Talent Acquisition Specialist - Junior

System High Corporation; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Military friendly employer

Equal opportunity workplace

Accommodation available

Job summary

System High Corporation is seeking a Junior Talent Acquisition Specialist to support full life cycle recruiting for government contracts and proposals. You will source, screen, and coordinate candidates, building pipelines and coordinating interviews with TA staff.

You will also assist onboarding with internal stakeholders and participate in proposal recruiting activities, gaining exposure to government contracting processes and security documentation requirements.

Qualifications

• Full life cycle recruiting knowledge and practices.
• Experience with DoD or government contracting recruiting preferred.
• Experience recruiting cleared, information security, cyber security, physical security, or mission-focused professionals preferred.
• Ability to engage and resolve challenging situations.
• Independent, proactive, organized, and professional.
• Strong written and oral communication; interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with MS Office and recruiting/ATS tools.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Available to work before/after typical office hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support full life cycle recruiting for contracts, corporate requirements, and proposals.
• Source, screen, and coordinate qualified candidates; build pipelines via networking and events.
• Coordinate interviews and maintain timely candidate communication; document statuses in ATS.
• Assist with reference checks, offer coordination, and start-date scheduling under guidance.
• Participate in recruiting and marketing events as assigned.
• Coordinate onboarding information with Security, HR, Payroll, Contracts, and other stakeholders.
• Assist with proposal recruiting activities including LOIs and security documentation.

Skills

Full life cycle recruiting

DoD/government contracting recruiting

Candidate screening and interviewing

MS Office Suite

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Work on extended hours when needed

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Recruiting tools

ATS tools

Job description

Position Overview

The Junior Talent Acquisition (TA) Specialist supports company full life cycle recruiting processes while developing the knowledge and experience necessary to independently manage recruiting requirements. The position works closely with experienced Talent Acquisition staff to source, screen, engage, and coordinate qualified candidates in support of current contracts, corporate requirements, and proposal efforts.

Active Recruiting

• Works with TA Leads and hiring managers to understand job and position requirements.
• Creates and administers internal and external job postings as assigned.
• Performs electronic searches and proactive sourcing for qualified applicants using approved recruiting tools and networks.
• Screens resumes and conducts initial candidate screening calls against established requirements.
• Coordinates interviews and maintains timely candidate correspondence throughout the recruiting process.
• Builds and maintains candidate pipelines through web searches, referrals, job fairs, networking, and other sourcing methods.
• Maintains accurate candidate status, notes, and dispositions in the ATS.
• Assists with professional reference checks, compensation discussions, offer coordination, and start-date scheduling under guidance from senior TA staff.
• Participates in recruiting and marketing events as assigned.

Onboarding Support

• Coordinates required new-hire information with Security, Human Capital, Payroll, Contracts, and other internal stakeholders.
• Assists with collection and routing of onboarding documentation as needed.

Proposal Support

• Assists with proposal recruiting activities, including candidate sourcing, screening, resume collection, Letters of Intent (LOIs), contingent offers, and required security documentation.

General

• Participates in training and development activities to build knowledge of government contracting, clearance requirements, labor categories, and company recruiting processes.
• Provides recruiting support as assigned by the TA Lead, TA Manager, or Director of Talent Acquisition.

Qualifications

Required Skills (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)

• Demonstrated knowledge of full life cycle recruiting processes and practices.
• Relevant DoD and/or government contracting recruiting experience preferred.
• Experience recruiting cleared, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security, Physical Security, technical, or other mission-focused professionals preferred.
• Ability to constructively engage and resolve challenging situations.
• Independent self-starter who is proactive, organized, and professionally assertive.
• Effective oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and recruiting/Applicant Tracking System tools.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, prioritization, and time‑management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Available to work before/after typical office hours as business needs may require.

Years of Experience/Education Requirements

• 0-2 years of recruiting, sourcing, staffing, human resources, or related experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Clearance

• No clearance required upon hire.
• Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance if required.

Travel

• Occasional local and nationwide travel. Anticipated up to 10%.

Additional Information

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain all job duties required of the employee. There may be additional activities, duties and/or responsibilities that are required for this position that are not listed in this job description.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

• System High is a Military friendly employer. Our extensive work on behalf of the U.S. government offers those who have served in uniform an opportunity to continue to serve their country in a new and exciting way while enjoying a successful civilian career.
• System High values the power and strength of diverse backgrounds on the culture and performance of our company. We strive to maintain an inclusive culture to encourage each employee to bring their whole self to the mission.
• System High Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
• If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with us, please email [e-mail].
• Legal notices can be viewed on the following PDFs: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal ; EPPA Notice ; FMLA Notice