Talent Acquisition Sourcer

Odyssey Systems; Town of Florida (NY); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical and engineering company is seeking a proactive Talent Acquisition Sourcer to support recruitment in the Niceville, FL area. This role involves developing sourcing strategies, engaging candidates, and collaborating with hiring managers. Ideal candidates will have strong sourcing skills and experience in the defense sector. The position offers remote flexibility but some in-office requirements may exist for team collaboration.

Benefits

Flexible remote work

Employer match program

Philanthropic volunteering events

Qualifications

• At least four years of experience in a recruitment or Talent Acquisition role.
• Experience in the DoD space is preferred.
• Must be a US citizen.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement creative sourcing strategies.
• Build and maintain pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Partner with recruiters and hiring managers.

Skills

Talent sourcing

Research

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

Tools

iCIMS

Boolean search techniques

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Talent Acquisition Sourcer to support hiring efforts across our contracts based in the Niceville, FL/Eglin AFB area. In this role, you will play a critical part in building and maintaining pipelines of highly-qualified talent, engaging both active and passive candidates, and partnering with recruiters and hiring managers to meet key staffing needs. As the first point of contact for many candidates, you will represent our employer brand, deliver an excellent candidate experience, and ensure we attract a diverse pool of talent to support our mission-driven work.

***Contingent upon contract award***

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Sourcing & Outreach

  • Develop and implement creative sourcing strategies using LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, military networks, and professional associations.

  • Proactively identify and engage passive and active candidates through personalized outreach.

  • Map markets and research talent pools specific to DoD and Eglin AFB requirements.

• Pipeline Development & Candidate Engagement

  • Build and maintain pipelines for current and future hiring needs.

  • Screen resumes and candidate profiles to assess fit for role requirements.

  • Maintain ongoing communication to foster relationships with potential candidates.

• Collaboration & Strategy

  • Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to align sourcing strategies with business priorities.

  • Share market insights, competitor intelligence, and talent availability data.

  • Promote our employer brand across professional and defense-related networks.

• Data & Process

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate information in the ATS.

  • Track, analyze, and report on sourcing metrics to evaluate effectiveness.

  • Continuously refine sourcing approaches to improve efficiency and candidate experience.

***Contingent upon contract award***

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

Years of Experience: At least four years of experience in a recruitment and/or Talent Acquisition role, experience in the DoD space is preferred.

Certifications: AIRS certificationspreferred

Technical Skills

• Proven experience in talent sourcing, recruitment, or research (DoD, defense contracting, or government hiring experience a plus).

• Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to identify top talent and assess hiring markets.

• Hands-on experience with sourcing tools, Boolean search techniques, and professional networking platforms.

• Familiarity with ATS and candidate management systems. iCIMS is preferred.

Interpersonal Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage candidates across diverse backgrounds.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities.

Additional Information

Location: Niceville, FL/Eglin AFB area

Travel: ~10%

Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid:

• Remote role, must be local to Niceville, FL/Eglin AFB. Some in office requirements may exist for team meetings and/or collaboration sessions.

• May involve occasional evening and weekend work to meet recruitment goals and deadlines.

***Contingent upon contract award***

Company Overview

Odyssey Systems is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military’s operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care.

Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares, a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.

Please note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities