Senior Talent Acquisition Sourcer

VTG Defense; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG Defense seeks a high-energy Talent Acquisition Sourcer in Hanover, MD to build a robust talent pipeline for technical programs. The role focuses on creative sourcing, networking, and timely candidate submission to support the TA team.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree, 8 years recruiting experience, and proven experience in government contracting with technical roles. Strong communication and MS Office skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
• 8 years of recruiting experience.
• Experience in government contracting industry as well as technical roles.
• Familiar with sourcing on various job boards and able to network.
• Expert-level experience with sourcing tools.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools.
• General knowledge of HR practices, OFCCP compliance, EEO and APP.
• Familiarity with government proposal processes.
• Experience with an Application Tracking System (ATS); iCIMS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides high level customer service to internal and external customers (e.g., timely response, expediting processes and procedures, frequent “high touch” communications, etc.).
• Partner closely with TA Specialists to generate candidate pipelines for hard to fill roles and future roles.
• Submit candidates in a timely manner.
• Develops effective, creative sourcing methods, techniques, plans, and strategies to attract and retain quality talent.
• Creates job posting content that complies with internal and external requirements and ensures timely posting pursuant to sourcing plans.
• Conducts pre-interview strategy meeting with hiring managers and other interviewers to analyze position description, develop interview questions and establish an interview process.
• Proactively sources candidates through a variety of avenues: internet, cold calling, job boards, social media, referrals, and networks.
• Uses detailed screening and selection criteria to identify qualified candidates and determine the relevant strength of the candidates.
• Fully screen and vet candidates during preliminary screening calls with candidates prior to sharing the feedback with Talent Acquisition Specialist and/or Hiring Managers.
• Establishes pipeline of candidates to meet existing and upcoming needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Collaboration

Consultation

Networking

Government contracting knowledge

Technical recruitment experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

ATS

iCIMS

Job description

Overview

VTG is seeking a high energy Talent Acquisition Sourcer based in Hanover, MD to build a talent pipeline to support technical programs. The Talent Acquisition Sourcer drives sourcing to support the Talent Acquisition team by utilizing creative sourcing techniques, networking and other tools to identify talent.

Responsibilities

• Provides high level customer service to internal and external customers (e.g., timely response, expediting processes and procedures, frequent “high touch” communications, etc.).
• Partner closely with TA Specialists to generate candidate pipelines for hard to fill roles and future roles.
• Submit candidates in a timely manner.
• Develops effective, creative sourcing methods, techniques, plans, and strategies to attract and retain quality talent.
• Creates job posting content that complies with internal and external requirements and ensures timely posting pursuant to sourcing plans.
• Conducts pre-interview strategy meeting with hiring managers and other interviewers to analyze position description, develop interview questions and establish an interview process.
• Proactively sources candidates through a variety of avenues: internet, cold calling, job boards, social media, referrals, and networks.
• Uses detailed screening and selection criteria to identify qualified candidates and determine the relevant strength of the candidates.
• Fully screen and vet candidates during preliminary screening calls with candidates prior to sharing the feedback with Talent Acquisition Specialist and/or Hiring Managers.
• Establishes pipeline of candidates to meet existing and upcoming needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
• 8 years of experience in recruiting.
• Experience in government contracting industry as well as technical roles.
• Familiar with sourcing on various job boards and able to network.
• Expert-level experience with sourcing tools.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools.
• General knowledge of HR practices, OFCCP compliance, EEO and APP.
• Familiarity with government proposal processes.
• Prior experience working with an Application Tracking System (ATS). Experience working with iCIMS preferred.
• Well-developed assessment, negotiation, collaboration, and consultation skills.
• Experienced recruiting all federal government clearance levels preferred.