Talent Acquisition Coordinator - JobID-0289

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT)

Arlington (VA)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 65,000

Full time

5 hours ago

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Generous benefits package

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Job summary

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) is seeking a Talent Acquisition Coordinator to join our HR team in Arlington, VA. This on-site role supports interviewing logistics, recruiting operations, and Emerging Talent programs for students and graduates.

You will post jobs, track candidates, manage documentation, and collaborate with recruiters and HR partners across offices. A Bachelor’s degree and up to 10% travel are required, with a focus on process improvement and candidate experience.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field or equivalent experience.
0–2 years in administrative support, recruiting coordination, or HR support.
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

Coordinate interview logistics and manage candidate interviews across stakeholders.
Post job descriptions in ATS and external platforms, track progress, maintain data.
Collect, organize, and file candidate documentation ensuring compliance.
Collaborate with recruiters, hiring managers, and HR to support hiring needs across offices.
Update TA materials, templates, and documentation in SharePoint and other systems.
Provide responsive, professional communication to candidates throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
Identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes and reduce bottlenecks.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in HR

0–2 years HR support

Travel up to 10%

MS Office proficiency

Strong organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

ATS platforms

HRIS platforms

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Department: HR & Communications

Location: Arlington, VA

Compensation: $60,000 - $65,000 / year

About The Role:

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), a leading defense technology company, is seeking a Talent Acquisition Coordinator to be part of our Human Resources team and based out of our Arlington, VA location.

As Talent Acquisition Coordinator, you will assist in all aspects of the recruiting life-cycle as well as provide administrative support for IDT’s Emerging Talent Program. This Program is a unique and immersive experience designed to attract, develop, and retain high performers who share our vision of developing innovative, industry-leading solutions for our customers in the DOD. The Emerging Talent Program allows participants to work on real-world projects, learn from industry experts, and build their professional network.

Clearance & Location Requirements:

All applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
This is an on-site position. Requiring at least 3 days in office, based out of our Arlington, VA location.

Key Responsibilities

What You Will Do:

50% Talent Acquisition Operations

Coordinate Interview Logistics: Schedule and manage candidate interviews across multiple stakeholders, ensuring a seamless and positive candidate experience.
Support Recruiting Operations: Post job descriptions in the ATS and external platforms, track candidate progress, and maintain accurate recruiting data.
Maintain Documentation & Compliance: Collect, organize, and file candidate documentation, including reference checks and I-9 processing, ensuring compliance with internal and regulatory requirements.
Partner Across Stakeholders: Collaborate with recruiters, hiring managers, and HR to support hiring needs across multiple offices and business areas.
Manage Recruiting Systems & Tools: Update and maintain Talent Acquisition materials, templates, and documentation within SharePoint and other systems.
Enhance Candidate Experience: Provide responsive, professional communication to candidates throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
Drive Operational Efficiency: Proactively identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes, reduce bottlenecks, and enhance overall team effectiveness.

50% Emerging Talent Functions

Support the day-to-day execution of university recruiting, internship, and early career programs.
Attend career fairs and other campus recruiting events.
Develop summer internship programming calendar, including networking events, professional development workshops, and engagement activities.
Assist with emerging talent communications, marketing, and recruitment materials.
Support Emerging Talent Lead with other duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Who You Are (Required):

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, or a related field, or equivalent full-time professional experience
0–2 years of full-time professional experience in administrative support, recruiting coordination, or HR support
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time as needed
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a customer-service-oriented mindset
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Demonstrated sense of urgency and ability to operate effectively in a fast-pacedenvironment

What Makes You Stand Out

Previous experience in campus recruiting, recruiting coordination, or HR support
Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HRIS platforms
Experience working with SharePoint or similar document management systems
Background or knowledge of the higher education landscape, including how universities, career centers, student organizations, and campus stakeholders operate.
Highly organized and able to manage multiple programs, projects, timelines, and priorities from planning through execution.

Pay Range*: $60,000 - $65,000

This amount may not be reflective of actual compensation that may be earned as pay is dependent on a candidate’s experience, skills, and education. The posted range does not include bonuses, commissions, tips, or other benefits. IDT is often looking to place multiple candidates at various levels. Therefore, more than one pay range has been included, commensurate with experience.

Job Benefits

Why Work at Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT)

IDT is a growing company with a vibrant, entrepreneurial culture. We are headquartered in Arlington, VA with additional offices in Fall River, MA; Mount Laurel, NJ; and San Diego, CA. At each location, our employees work together in a modern, snack-filled, and social office space, designing innovative solutions for our defense industry customers. We offer employees competitive pay and benefits including: