Information Technology Strategies, Inc. is a government IT solutions provider servicing commercial and government initiative in various parts of the United States. We are currently seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to work for our company.
Key Responsibilities:
- Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. Government SECRET / TOP SECRET Clearance. (Basic Federal Clearance requirements are U.S. Citizenship, clear criminal history check, no recent or pending bankruptcies)
- Assists in the development, execution and planning of strategies to accomplish business objectives related to recruiting in conjunction with management.
- Participates in recruitment strategy and advises on content of advertising campaigns.
- Utilizes recruiting avenues such as candidate sourcing, job fairs, open houses, social networking to attract top talent.
- Assists in the development of job descriptions in collaboration with hiring managers and proposal teams.
- Assists with the selection process to include interviewing, assessing candidates and recommending finalists, providing guidance and training to management and peer panels for optimum candidate selection and improved retention.
- Assists in the development and management of partnerships with academic institutions and community organizations to build continuous talent pipelines.
- Maintains Recruiting module of Human Resource Information System (HRIS) ADP Comprehensive, with appropriate status updates and notes on applicants.
- Assists in the posting and advertisement process of open roles.
- Partners with leadership on compensation related matters such as offers, promotions, and internal transfers.
- Works with hiring managers to understand technical requirements for open positions and tailors pre-screening questions accordingly.
- Evaluates candidate skills, experience, and qualifications to determine their fit for the job based on the rating scale of pre-screening questions.
- Assists in the implementation of change through fostering a collaborative and problem-solving environment.
- Works independently and in a team environment.
- Builds rapport with prospective candidates, creating a candidate-centric relationship.
- Builds and maintains a talent pipeline of potential candidates for current and future technical job openings.
- Provides regular updates on recruiting progress to hiring managers.
- Collaborates with the Human Resources, Proposal Managers, and senior leadership to create and implement innovative recruitment strategies, refine recruiting and onboarding process, and design and implement measures and metrics.
- Stays current on industry trends, market knowledge, and competitive intelligence.
- Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and company policies.
- Assists in the bi-annual position description review process to ensure accuracy and relevance across the company.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. Government SECRET / TOP SECRET Clearance. (Basic Federal Clearance requirements are U.S. Citizenship, clear criminal history check, no recent or pending bankruptcies)
- Must have previous experience recruiting within the Federal Government and/or Federal Contracting space.
- Bachelor’s Degree or 4 additional years of experience.
- 3 to 5 years of recruiting experience.
- 3+ year(s) of technical recruiting experience.
- 2+ year(s) of proposal recruiting experience.
- Must have knowledge of Federal Government security clearances and 8570/8140 requirements.
- Understands information technology related terms with emphasis on development, security, and operations (DevSecOps), cloud, and multiple service models (e.g., Software as a Service).
- Demonstrated success and leadership in the Full-Cycle Recruiting: Preparing, Sourcing, Screening, Selecting, Hiring, Onboarding.
- Demonstrated experience with multiple job posting platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, Indeed)
- Expert in sourcing candidates, defining competencies, interviewing and screening for candidate qualifications and competencies.
- Proficient with MS products such as: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Oral presentation experience and excellent oral and written communication skills.
Preferences:
- An active secret clearance.
- Previous experience with ISO and CMMI.
- Located within the Washington DC, Virginia, Maryland area.
- Hands-on experience with HRIS ADP Comprehensive.
Work With Us
IT-Strat is a technology consulting company that holds various contract vehicles including best in class vehicles. IT-Strat has supported multiple clients including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE via both prime and meaningful subcontracts). Additionally, IT-Strat has prime contracts with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and many others. We maintain relationships with multiple large businesses.
IT-Strat was established in 2002. We are a certified Woman Owned Small Business. IT-Strat also successfully graduated as a SBA 8(A) company. It was an 8(a) company from 2008 through 2017 and currently still has 8(a) contract vehicles.
Benefits We Offer:
- Four Medical/Vision options including an HSA plan.
- Dental and Orthodontia plan
- Vision Materials plan
- Paid Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
- 401K Retirement Program with company contribution
- Paid Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave, Floating Holidays, Bereavement Leave
- Semi-monthly pay cycle
Information Technology Strategies (“IT-Strat”) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and it is our policy to consider applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, alienage, ancestry, and any other factors prohibited by law. Employment selections are based on company and client requirements and the qualifications and skills of the candidate. IT-Strat is committed to actively capitalizing on the diversity of skills, talents, and perspectives of our employees.