Impactful Talent Acquisition Specialist — DoD Programs

Areté; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Areté is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead full-cycle recruitment for DoD programs from screening to onboarding in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. The role requires collaboration with security teams and internal stakeholders to ensure high-quality hires.

Based in one of several locations (Niwot, CO; Tucson, AZ; or Northridge, CA), the position emphasizes strict compliance and confidentiality, with eligibility for a Top-Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in full-cycle recruitment across technical and administrative roles.
• Experience using ADP Workforce Now Recruitment Module or similar ATS.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws pertaining to recruitment activities.
• Ability to conduct behavioral and competency-based interviews.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to follow established recruitment processes.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to maintain confidentiality in a sensitive environment.
• Eligible to obtain and hold a Top-Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with end-to-end recruitment for a diverse range of roles supporting DoD programs, including both technical and administrative positions.
• Oversee onboarding processes such as background checks, security clearance verifications, and other compliance requirements.
• Recruit and screen candidates ensuring alignment with current company needs.
• Collaborate closely with hiring managers, security teams, and other departments to facilitate smooth hiring and onboarding experience.
• Handle candidate communications and interview coordination with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Utilize sourcing tools, including LinkedIn Recruiter, ClearanceJobs, and similar platforms, to identify and engage qualified candidates.
• Support HR and Talent Acquisition initiatives and assist with process improvements as needed.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate data and recruitment metrics in applicant tracking systems and other HR platforms.

Job description

Areté is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead full-cycle recruitment for DoD programs from screening to onboarding in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. The role requires collaboration with security teams and internal stakeholders to ensure high-quality hires.

Based in one of several locations (Niwot, CO; Tucson, AZ; or Northridge, CA), the position emphasizes strict compliance and confidentiality, with eligibility for a Top-Secret clearance.