Talent Acquisition Specialist

Aquila; Lexington (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO - 15 days (vacation/sick) and 10 +

6 standard holidays + 4 floating + 1.5

Job summary

Aquila Technology is seeking a Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist to develop and execute recruitment strategies, source and screen qualified candidates, and support workforce planning initiatives.

You will collaborate with hiring managers and HR teams to identify top talent, build diverse candidate pipelines, and support organizational hiring needs. This role requires a proactive recruiter with DoD/RnD recruitment familiarity and strong negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in full life cycle recruiting, preferably in an engineering and/or research & development environment.
• Experience using social media and the latest sourcing tools and methods (Boolean Internet Search, LinkedIn, etc.).
• Detail-oriented in organizing, managing, and tracking candidate flow.
• Outstanding customer service and relationship building skills.
• Ability to present new recruiting concepts to talent acquisition team.
• Some travel will be required to attend job fairs, campus recruiting and diversity events.
• Experience with virtual recruiting platforms and virtual interviewing methods.

Responsibilities

• Drives the recruiting process including sourcing, screening, interviewing and advising in the selection of final candidates for assigned division/departments. Participates in the negotiation of offers.
• Develop an understanding of the assigned functional areas’ talent needs and develop talent acquisition strategies to attract and hire best-in-class talent.
• Establish, build and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers.

Skills

Full lifecycle recruitment

Candidate sourcing

Networking events

Recruiting metrics

Salary negotiations

Social media recruiting

Interviewing

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

SuccessFactors

Job description

Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist

Clearance Level: Must be able to obtain an Active Secret Clearance to be considered due to the nature of the work. – Must be US Citizen

Location: Must be within 100 miles of Lexington, MA – This position is Hybrid, with a minimum of 1 day onsite presence required.

At Aquila Technology, you will see our team's passion every day, whether we are building a robust, policy-compliant IT system or stress-testing a system to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. To own the advantage, we ensure our team owns results and gets the work done right the first time by deploying smart, purposeful solutions that work. Aquila is the right people with the right skills driving the right outcomes. We call this the Aquila Advantage.

About the Role:

Aquila Technology is seeking a Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist to join its team in support of one of the nation’s premier defense research organizations. Aquila Technology is seeking a Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist to develop and execute recruitment strategies, source and screen qualified candidates, and support workforce planning initiatives. The ideal candidate will collaborate with hiring managers and HR teams to identify top talent, build diverse candidate pipelines, and support organizational hiring needs.

Must Have:

• 7 years Active/Passive Candidate Sourcing
• 7 years Applicant Tracking Systems
• 7 years Candidate Pipeline Creation
• 3 years Employment Law and Regulations
• 7 years Full Lifecycle Recruitment
• 7 years Networking Events
• 7 years Recruiting Metrics
• 7 years Salary Negotiations
• 7 years Social Media/Job Boards

Nice to Have:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Human Resources
• DoD/RnD Recruitment
• SuccessFactors experience
• SuccessFactors Recruiting Module

Responsibilities:

• Drives the recruiting process including sourcing, screening, interviewing and advising in the selection of final candidates for assigned division/departments. Participates in the negotiation of offers.
• Develop an understanding of the assigned functional areas’ talent needs and develop talent acquisition strategies to attract and hire best-in class talent.
• Establish, build and maintain strong and effective relationships and partnerships with hiring managers.
• Actively ensures the quality and effectiveness of staffing activities for designated departments/groups; educates managers on the hiring process and tools; recommends and implements process improvements as needed and serves as a leader on projects, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in full life cycle recruiting, preferably in an engineering and/or research & development environment.
• Experience using social media and the latest sourcing tools and methods (Boolean Internet Search, LinkedIn etc.)
• Detail-oriented in organizing, managing, and tracking candidate flow
• Outstanding customer service and relationship building skills
• Ability to present new recruiting concepts to talent acquisition team
• Some travel will be required to attend job fairs, campus recruiting and diversity events
• Experience with virtual recruiting platforms as well as experience with virtual interviewing methods and demonstrated ability to foster relationships
• General knowledge of current employment laws and practices.
• Proficiency with web-based applicant tracking systems, recruitment platforms, and Microsoft Office
  Education:
• BA/BS degree in Business, Human Resources, Psychology or relevant concentration is required. Directly related experience will be considered as equivalent.

Benefits and Perks:
Aquila team members experience the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, customer-focused, and technically innovative work environment. Aquila strives to deliver the best of the best in technical services to our customers. Candidates that possess a love for technical challenges, a desire to constantly learn, and the desire to establish themselves as critical players within a team will enjoy calling Aquila Technology home.

Our Perks Include:
PTO – 15 days (vacation/sick) 10 paid holidays – 6 standard (New Year's, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) – 4 floating holidays prorated based on your day of hire:

• 1.5 paid days, or 12 hours, for approved volunteer work
• 1 week of paid maternity/paternity LOA after 1 year of Full-time employment

Tuition & Training Reimbursement– 5K annually for pre-approved, Eligible full-time team members who have completed a minimum of six (6) months of employment may apply for tuition reimbursement for approved, job-related courses taken through an accredited college or university. Team members must achieve a grade of "B" or better to qualify for reimbursement.Aquila will reimburse up to $5,000 per fiscal year for tuition expenses only. Expenses related to training programs, certifications, books, materials, meals, transportation, or other non-tuition costs are not eligible under the Tuition Reimbursement Program. All tuition reimbursement requests must be submitted to and approved by the team member’s Manager prior to course registration. Reimbursement will be issued upon successful course completion and submission of final grades and proof of payment.

401K with Principal – Eligible to participate day 1 of employment. Company match on employee contributions:

Eligibility on date of hire
Employer Match- 100% of first 3% and 50% of next 2%
Vesting- 100%
Contribution limit- $24,500
Catch-up contribution limit- $8,000
Catch-up contribution limit for ages 60-63 in calendar year- $11,250
Catchup contributions must be directed to Roth bucket if earned over
$150k in 2025

Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursed up to $150 monthly to cover cell phone, data, and home internet expenses. Aquila Technology will reimburse team members who work from home ONLY for cell phone/mobile device fees for work-related communications and/or operations each month. Employees eligible for this benefit must work remote 2 days a week or more to qualify.

Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) –Team members are eligible for reimbursement of up to $1,500 every three (3) years for the purchase of electronic equipment used to access corporate services. To qualify for this benefit, employees must have completed a minimum of six (6) months of employment and must agree to and sign the Device Minimum Configuration Form prior to reimbursement. Electronic devices eligible under the Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) program are limited to cell phones, laptops, and tablets.

Work Location/On-site Requirement:This position is Hybrid, with a minimum of 1 day onsite presence required. Must be within 100 miles of Lexington, MA

Travel Requirement: None

Interview Process:1st round interview will be a Zoom with the hiring manager. 2nd round interview will be a Zoom with additional team members as needed.

Clearance Level:An interim clearance is sufficient for the start of this position. – Must be US Citizen

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.