Talent Acquisition Specialist

Centennial Technologies, Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off and Federal Holidays

Flexible PTO

Paid training in emerging technologies

Job summary

A technology consulting firm based in Virginia is looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to oversee full cycle recruiting. The position demands expertise in federal contracting and technical recruiting, requiring strategic sourcing and strong communication skills. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with program managers and support growth initiatives, while also ensuring compliance with federal hiring regulations. The role offers a hybrid work model, flexible PTO, and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in recruiting for federal contracting or government programs.
• Experience in sourcing and screening candidates for federal roles.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage full cycle recruiting activities including sourcing and screening candidates.
• Partner with program managers to understand staffing requirements.
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines across priority skill areas.

Skills

Recruiting

Communication

Relationship-building

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or related field

Tools

ATS systems

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job boards

Job description

Job Description

Centennial Technologies Inc. is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to support recruiting and staffing initiatives across multiple government programs. The ideal candidate will manage full cycle recruiting with a strong focus on niche technical, financial, and program support roles, while helping the company compete effectively in the federal marketplace. This role plays a key part in supporting growth, delivery readiness, and compliance in a small‑business environment where agility, collaboration, and mission alignment are critical.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full cycle recruiting activities including sourcing, screening, interviewing coordination, candidate communication, and offer support
• Partner with program managers and technical leads to understand staffing requirements and develop targeted sourcing strategies
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines across priority skill areas such as Financial, IT, cybersecurity, data analytics, cloud engineering, and program support
• Post job requisitions, review resumes, conduct initial candidate assessments, and coordinate interview feedback with hiring teams
• Support bid & proposal (B&P) recruiting efforts, including contingent staffing, resume alignment, and recruiting for key personnel positions
• Support proposal recruiting and surge hiring efforts by identifying qualified candidates and maintaining talent pools
• Utilize job boards, LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals, and networking platforms to attract qualified talent
• Maintain recruiting metrics such as pipeline status, time-to-fill, and candidate engagement reporting
• Coordinate with subcontractors and teaming partners on shared staffing and workforce alignment
• Ensure compliance with EEO, OFCCP, and company hiring policies throughout the recruiting process
• Collaborate with HR and onboarding teams to support candidate handoff and start‑date coordination
• Contribute to continuous improvement of recruiting tools, templates, and sourcing processes.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or related field
• 2-5 years of experience in recruiting, with at least 1-2 years supporting federal contracting or government programs
• Demonstrated experience sourcing and screening candidates for cleared, technical, or professional federal roles
• Experience supporting proposal recruiting, surge staffing, or rapid‑response hiring in a small‑business environment
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills with candidates, program managers, and teaming partners
• Experience using ATS systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, and major job boards to build federal talent pipelines
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and competing priorities in a fast‑paced, small‑business setting
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Security Clearance

• Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States, may be subject to a government security investigation, and must meet eligibility requirements for clearance

Work Conditions

• Location: Hybrid – At least 4 days onsite in Tysons Corner, VA
• Job Type: Full‑time

About Centennial Technologies Inc.

Centennial Technologies Inc. is committed to a healthy work‑life balance and provides a collaborative and supportive professional environment. We offer flexible PTO, casual work culture, and regular opportunities for career advancement and skills development.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off and Federal Holidays

Our Culture

• Supportive work environment that promotes work‑life balance
• Performance‑based rewards and recognition
• Regular employee feedback and collaboration
• Paid training in emerging technologies and federal compliance
• Client‑focused, employee‑centered growth

Equal Opportunity Employer

Centennial is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.