Sourcing Specialist

Telos Corp.; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Telos Corp. is seeking a Sourcing Specialist in Ashburn, VA to partner with the Lead Recruiter to define sourcing strategies and build targeted pipelines.

You will conduct proactive candidate research using LinkedIn, job boards, and networks, identify and prescreen candidates, and drive outreach campaigns to generate interest in Telos.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 1–3 years recruiting or sourcing experience.
• One or more years of technical recruiting or talent sourcing experience preferred.
• Experience sourcing passive candidates and building talent pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Lead Recruiter to understand staffing needs, define sourcing strategies, and develop targeted talent pipelines.
• Conduct proactive candidate research and sourcing through LinkedIn, job boards, professional networks, social media, referrals, agencies, and other web-based tools.
• Identify, engage, and prescreen qualified candidates based on experience, education, technical skills, knowledge, and job requirements.
• Develop creative outreach campaigns and maintain consistent communication with prospective candidates to generate interest in the Company.
• Maintain accurate candidate records, sourcing activity, applicant flow, outreach efforts, and pipeline status in the applicant tracking system.
• Communicate regularly with recruiters regarding requisition status, sourcing activity, candidate quality, market conditions, and pipeline development.
• Represent the Company at job fairs, college recruiting events, professional networking events, and diversity outreach activities.

Skills

Sourcing strategies

Candidate engagement

Networking

Relationship-building

Research

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Boolean search

Job boards

ATS

Job description

Sourcing Specialist

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Partner with Lead Recruiter to understand staffing needs, define sourcing strategies, and develop targeted talent pipelines.
• Conduct proactive candidate research and sourcing through LinkedIn, job boards, professional networks, social media, referrals, agencies, and other web-based tools.
• Identify, engage, and prescreen qualified candidates based on experience, education, technical skills, knowledge, and job requirements.
• Develop creative outreach campaigns and maintain consistent communication with prospective candidates to generate interest in the Company.
• Maintain accurate candidate records, sourcing activity, applicant flow, outreach efforts, and pipeline status in the applicant tracking system.
• Communicate regularly with recruiters regarding requisition status, sourcing activity, candidate quality, market conditions, and pipeline development.
• Represent the Company at job fairs, college recruiting events, professional networking events, and diversity outreach activities.
• Build and maintain relationships with professional organizations, colleges, community groups, recruiting partners, and external talent networks.
• Ensure all candidate communications are professional, timely, and confidential.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience, with 1-3 years of recruiting or sourcing experience; or a master's degree with 1+ years of relevant experience.
• One or more years of technical recruiting or talent sourcing experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience sourcing passive candidates and building talent pipelines for specialized or hard-to-fill positions.
• Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, applicant tracking systems, job boards, Boolean searches, social media, and other sourcing tools preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong research, networking, candidate engagement, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with candidates, hiring managers, executives, colleagues, and external partners.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise discretion, and protect sensitive candidate and company information.
• Professional, customer-service-oriented approach with strong follow-through and responsiveness.

Job Type

Full-Time

Location

Ashburn, VA 20147 US (Primary)

Telos offers an excellent compensation packages including salary commensurate with experience and benefits to meet your needs for today and the future. Telos and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.