Talent Acquisition Specialist – Junior

Centennial Technologies

Tysons (VA)

Hybrid

USD 52,000 - 78,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Centennial Technologies Inc. is seeking a junior level Talent Acquisition Specialist to support recruiting across government programs, focusing on technical, financial, and program support roles in the federal marketplace.

The role emphasizes compliance, collaboration, and agile execution in a small-business environment. You will manage full-cycle recruiting tasks, post requisitions, screen candidates, coordinate interviews, and assist with onboarding.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or related field.
0–2 years of experience in recruiting, staffing, HR, or related field.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Proactive approach with willingness to reach out, follow up, and engage with candidates and internal teams.
Strong interest in learning federal recruiting and government contracting environments.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced setting.
Comfortable using LinkedIn, job boards, and applicant tracking systems (ATS).

Responsibilities

Support full cycle recruiting activities including sourcing, screening, interviewing coordination, candidate communication, and offer support.
Coordinate with program managers and technical leads to understand staffing requirements.
Post job requisitions, review resumes, conduct initial candidate assessments, and coordinate interview feedback with hiring teams.
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.
Support bid & proposal recruiting efforts, including contingent staffing, resume alignment, and recruiting for key personnel positions.
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.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Proactive outreach

Federal recruiting interest

Multitasking

ATS proficiency

LinkedIn Recruiter

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Communications

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Job description

Job Description:

Centennial Technologies Inc. is seeking a junior level Talent Acquisition Specialist to support recruiting and staffing initiatives across multiple government programs. This role focuses on executing core recruiting activities with an emphasis on technical, financial, and program support positions within 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 is critical.

Key Responsibilities:

Support full cycle recruiting activities including sourcing, screening, interviewing coordination, candidate communication, and offer support
Coordinate with program managers and technical leads to understand staffing requirements.
Post job requisitions, review resumes, conduct initial candidate assessments, and coordinate interview feedback with hiring teams
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
Support bid & proposal (B&P) recruiting efforts, including contingent staffing, resume alignment, and recruiting for key personnel positions
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.
0–2 years of experience in recruiting, staffing, human resources, or a related field.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Proactive approach with willingness to reach out, follow up, and engage with candidates and internal teams.
Strong interest in learning federal recruiting and government contracting environments.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced setting.
Comfortable using LinkedIn, job boards, and applicant tracking systems (ATS).
Ability to manage multiple requisitions and competing priorities in a fast-paced, small-business setting.

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 Include: