Talent Acquisition Specialist

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative, producing results that matter. We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and a clear-sighted commitment to the mission.

About the role

SPA has an upcoming need for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team. You will facilitate full-cycle recruiting efforts, including sourcing candidates, reviewing resumes, calling candidates to review initial information, and scheduling phone, video, and in-office interviews. This role can be performed primarily remotely, with some required visits to HQ in Alexandria, VA.

Responsibilities

• Work with other TA Specialists and hiring managers to staff critical positions across multiple business units by understanding the needs of each hiring team and aligning them with qualified applicants or sourced candidates.
• Review new job requisitions for approval.
• Review resumes for appropriateness of skills, experience, and knowledge in relation to position requirements.
• Source new candidates on various job boards and from within SPA's Talent Acquisition System (iCIMS).
• Speak with candidates (telephone) about the role and their interests/desires.
• Submit candidates to the hiring team.
• Respond to hiring team interview requests and questions.
• Schedule and document interviews.
• Exercise creative avenues for reaching candidates: databases, internet recruiting resources, networking, job fairs, media advertisements, recruiting firms, and employee referrals.
• Interview job applicants as part of the screening process to gather information on their work history, job skills, training, and education; inform them of the position’s duties, compensation, benefits, and working conditions.
• Serve as a liaison between candidates, hiring managers, and HR staff.
• Maintain accurate documentation regarding candidates and searches through iCIMS in compliance with company policy, procedures, Federal, and state laws.
• Proactively research and investigate new ideas to create innovative sourcing strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• 3+ years of full lifecycle talent acquisition experience in a Federal professional services contracting environment, with a focus on recruiting cleared candidates (up to TS/SCI).
• Strong professional communication (written and oral) and teamwork skills.
• Able to adapt to and maintain standard operating procedures.
• Self-starter with innate curiosity for learning a new role.
• U.S. Citizenship.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in an HR-related field.
• AIRS certificates.
• iCIMS ATS experience.

Pay

Salary range: USD $75,000.00/Yr. - USD $115,000.00/Yr.

Benefits

SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including:

• Health insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life and disability insurance programs.
• Programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location and date of hire.