Talent Acquisition Specialist (6161)

AsTalent Acquisition Specialist youll manage the full recruitment lifecycle from sourcing and screening to offer and onboarding across diverse DoD and Intel programs. The ideal candidate will act as a consultative partner to hiring managers and collaborate closely with fellow TA team members to ensure a cohesive aligned approach to recruiting across programs.

We know that you cant have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar we are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.

What youll do:

• Own full cycle recruiting for cleared IT roles including sourcing screening interviewing negotiating and guiding candidates through onboarding across clearances from Public Trust to TS/SCI.
• Drive pre award recruiting by building qualified pipelines identifying key personnel and providing sourcing support for proposals and bids.
• Collaborate with hiring managers capture teams and program leads to anticipate staffing needs and align candidate pipelines with evolving mission requirements.
• Execute data informed sourcing strategies using tools like LinkedIn Recruiter Indeed ClearanceJobs and your professional networks.
• Support high volume and surge hiring during proposals contract transitions and program ramp ups while maintaining candidate experience and compliance.
• Track and analyze ATS metrics to drive process improvements pipeline visibility and proposal readiness reporting.
• Represent MetroStar at cleared recruiting events job fairs and networking opportunities to expand brand presence and talent reach.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to craft compelling job postings refine candidate profiles and continuously enhance candidate experience.

What youll need to succeed:

• 5-8 years of full-cycle recruiting experience in the federal contracting space.
• Proven track record supporting IT and technical roles for DoD or Intelligence Community contracts.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple requisitions shifting client priorities and carrying clearance levels simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a focus on collaboration with hiring teams and delivering an exceptional candidate experience.
• Experience supporting proposal recruiting and surge staffing in cleared environments including key personnel sourcing and pre-award pipelines.
• Familiarity with federal compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (e.g. Greenhouse iCIMS Jobvite) and ability to leverage reporting for decision-making.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Office 365) tools including Excel Outlook and Teams.

BASE SALARY RANGE: $90000 - $120000(This position also has an additional bonus structure)

The salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications skills and relevant experience. The final salary offered will be determined based on several factors including:

• The candidates professional background and relevant work experience
• The specific responsibilities of the role and organizational needs
• Internal equity and alignment with current team compensation
• This role is also eligible for additional compensation subject to the terms and policies of MetroStar which may include:
• Performance-based bonuses
• Company-paid training and/or certifications
• Referral bonuses