Talent Acquisition Specialist

UNKNOWN; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Integrity ISR is seeking a qualified recruiting professional to identify, attract, and hire exceptional talent for DoD, IC, Space, Cyber, IT, and corporate operations programs.

The role requires 3–5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, strong staffing for government contracts, and a robust network in cleared and uncleared roles. Some travel may be required, and you will partner with program leadership to deliver high-quality candidates.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Minimum 2 years recruiting for DoD/IC/government contracting.
• Proven success staffing technical, operational, and professional roles.
• Experience recruiting for security clearances (Secret/TS/TS‑SCI + polygraph).
• Proficiency with ATS and sourcing platforms (LinkedIn Recruiter, ClearanceJobs).

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for cleared and uncleared positions across DoD, IC, Space, Cyber, IT, and corporate ops.
• Partner with hiring managers and program leaders to plan staffing and pipeline needs.
• Develop innovative sourcing strategies using networks, events, referrals, and industry platforms.
• Maintain compliant recruiting records and track metrics to inform leadership.
• Represent Integrity ISR at career fairs and industry events.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Security clearance recruiting

DoD/IC recruiting

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

ATS proficiency

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ClearanceJobs

Sourcing platforms

Job description

As a trusted recruiting partner, you will play a key role in identifying, attracting, and hiring exceptional talent that enables our customers' success.

This position is ideal for a recruiting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, understands the complexities of government contracting, and can successfully recruit both cleared and uncleared professionals across technical, operational, and corporate functions. You will collaborate closely with hiring managers, program leaders, and executive stakeholders to develop recruiting strategies, build talent pipelines, and deliver high-quality candidates in support of current and future contract requirements.

At Integrity ISR, recruiting is more than filling positions. It is about building teams that advance critical national security missions while supporting a culture of integrity, accountability, and service.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment activities for cleared and uncleared positions supporting Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, Space, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and corporate operations programs.
• Partner with hiring managers and program leadership to understand staffing needs, workforce planning objectives, skill requirements, and contract growth opportunities.
• Develop innovative sourcing strategies utilizing professional networks, referrals, veteran organizations, social media, industry events, clearance-focused recruiting platforms, and direct outreach.
• Build and maintain pipelines of qualified candidates for current openings, proposal efforts, and anticipated contract awards.
• Conduct candidate screenings, interviews, and assessments to evaluate qualifications, experience, cultural alignment, and contract requirements.
• Guide candidates through the recruiting process while delivering a positive, responsive, and professional candidate experience.
• Prepare and manage offers in partnership with Human Resources, ensuring alignment with company policies and compensation guidelines.
• Support proposal recruiting, incumbent capture efforts, and transition activities, including contingent hiring strategies and labor category mapping.
• Maintain accurate recruiting documentation and applicant records in compliance with OFCCP, EEO, affirmative action, and other federal contractor requirements.
• Track recruiting metrics and provide leadership with insights related to market conditions, talent availability, compensation trends, and pipeline health.
• Represent Integrity ISR at career fairs, industry events, networking functions, and military transition programs.
• Promote and strengthen the Integrity ISR employment brand through professional and engaging candidate interactions.

Required Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of recruiting experience supporting Department of Defense (U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force), Intelligence Community, Federal Civilian, or government contracting organizations.
• Demonstrated success recruiting for a variety of technical, operational, and professional positions.
• Experience supporting one or more of the following labor categories:
• Information Technology and Infrastructure
• Cybersecurity (ISSO, ISSM, RMF, SOC, Cyber Operations)
• Intelligence Analysis and Operations
• Space Operations
• Training, Curriculum Development, and Instruction
• Program Management, PMO, Finance, and Mission Support Functions
• Experience sourcing and recruiting candidates with security clearances, including Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI, and polygraph requirements.
• Strong understanding of federal contracting environments, staffing challenges, labor categories, and proposal recruiting.
• Proficiency using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), LinkedIn Recruiter, ClearanceJobs, and other sourcing platforms.
• Excellent communication, organizational, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to manage multiple requisitions and competing priorities while maintaining a high level of responsiveness and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting a small to mid-sized government contractor in a growth-oriented environment.
• Experience supporting proposal staffing, recompete efforts, contract transitions, and rapid-response recruiting initiatives.
• Familiarity with federal contract vehicles and contract types, including IDIQ, BPA, CPFF, FFP, and T&M.
• Knowledge of OFCCP compliance and federal recruiting regulations.
• SHRM-CP, PHR, AIRS, CIR, or similar recruiting and HR certifications.
• Existing network within cleared, defense, cyber, intelligence, or space operations communities.

* Position may require 20% travel.

* The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

* All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Integrity ISR is a Woman-Owned Small Business specializing in C4ISR, Space, Cyber, Targeting, and Analytic Solutions. We deliver mission-focused training and operational support to U.S. military, government agencies, and industry leaders worldwide. With a combat-proven team of professionals, operators, and multi-domain experts, we bridge the gap between training and execution, ensuring warfighters, intelligence professionals, and decision-makers receive the knowledge and tools needed to dominate complex operational environments. We offer benefits packages that rival larger companies and believe that each employee has a voice that deserves to be heard.

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