Senior IT Talent Acquisition Specialist (req-234)

Team CATHEXIS elevates the government contracting experience through rapid response deep skill and thoughtful problem-solving and communication. Our core capabilities are our top-tier program and project management data analytics and audit services the backbone of which is our integrated approach to operational excellence.

You worked hard to get to where you are. You strive to make every day better than the day before. So do we. Team CATHEXIS operates with an all-in mindset. We are working together to create a company that supports our shared values and individual goals. Our values are centered around leading with integrity owning the outcome growing together and moving with purpose in everything we do for our employees customers partners and communities. We believe success is best when we listen and lead with empathy; model high standards of ethics to provide a rewarding candidate experience; work hard have fun and appreciate the strengths we all bring to the team; and empower our employees to create innovative and trusted results.

We areseekinga seasoned and strategically minded Senior IT Talent Acquisition Specialistto join our growing Talent Acquisition team! This is not a transactional recruiting role we are looking for a true talent advisor who brings deep expertise in full-lifecycle recruiting a consultative approach to stakeholder partnerships and a proven ability to attract top-tier IT talent across all security clearance levels within the government contracting (GovCon) environment.

The ideal candidateoperateswith a high degree of autonomy thrives in complex environments and brings a data-driven mindset to every conversation presenting pipeline insights market intelligence and strategic recommendations that move the business forward.

This will be a hybrid role with 2 to 3 days a week onsite in the Tysons VA area.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Talent Acquisition & Full-Lifecycle Recruiting

• Manage end-to-end recruiting for a broad portfolio of IT roles including software engineers DevOps Engineers Site Reliability Engineers Data Scientistsprogram/project managers and other technical disciplines.

• Source passive and active candidates through a variety of channels including LinkedIn Recruiter job boards referrals networking events cleared job fairs and social media.

• Recruit across all clearance levels from Public Trust through TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph with asolidunderstanding of clearance eligibility reciprocity and adjudication timelines.

• Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies tailored to unique roles clearance requirements and skill sets.

• Conduct thorough candidate screens to evaluate technical qualifications clearance status compensation alignment and cultural fit before presenting to hiring managers.

Strategic Business Partnership

• Serve as a trusted talent advisor and primary point of contact for assigned hiring manager/stakeholders.

• Lead intake/kickoffmeetings that go beyond job description review challenging requirementsaligning onrealistic expectations and co-developing hiring strategies.

• Proactively communicate pipeline status candidate feedback market conditions and competitive intelligence to stakeholders on a regularcadence.

• Provideconsultative guidance to hiring managers on interview best practices offer strategy and candidate experience.

• Influence andadvisewhen necessary advocating for competitive offers realistic timelines and process improvements that protect candidate quality and business outcomes.

Metrics Reporting & Talent Advisory

• Track and analyze key recruiting metrics includingpipeline conversionandaging requisitions.

• Present data-driven insights and recruitment performance summaries to stakeholders and TA leadership on a regular basis.

• Go beyond reporting translate data into actionable recommendationsidentifybottlenecks and propose solutions to continuously improve hiring outcomes.

• Monitor labor market trends and compensation benchmarks to counsel stakeholders on competitive positioning and talent availability.

Process & Collaboration

• Partner collaboratively with fellow TA team membersandHR partners to ensure a seamless candidate and hiring manager experience.

• Maintainaccurateand up-to-date requisition and candidate data in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

• Contribute to team initiatives such astalent pipeline management process improvementetc.

• 8 years of full-lifecycle IT recruiting experience with a minimum of5years inagovernment contracting (GovCon)environment.

• Demonstrated experiencerecruiting forroles requiring security clearances at all levels including TS/SCI and polygraph-required positions.

• Deep understanding of the cleared IT talent market including DoD Intelligence Community (IC) and civilian agency contracting environments.

• Proventrack recordof acting as a strategic business partner not just an order taker with the ability to influenceadvise and partner withstakeholders constructively.

• Solidproficiencyin recruiting metrics abilityto build interpret and present data to stakeholders with clear actionable recommendations.

• Familiarity with OFCCP compliance EEO guidelinesetc.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the confidence to present to hiring managers/stakeholders and senior leadership.

• Proficiencywith ATS platforms (Workable or similar) and sourcing tools (LinkedIn RecruiterClearanceJobs etc.).

• Demonstrated ability to manage a high-volume complex requisition load independently whilemaintainingquality and service levels.

Desired Skills

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

• AIRS PRCSHRM or other relevant HR/TA certifications.

• Exposure to workforce planning and pipeline/talent pooling strategies

CATHEXIS offers competitivecompensation packages to all eligible employees. Our goal is to provide a compensation package that reflects the value you bring to our team is competitive with national average market rates and promotes your financial security and personal well-being. The annual salary range for this role is $115000 $130000. Please note that the salary information provided is a general guideline. CATHEXIS considersvarious factorsin its final offer including location qualifications experience and skills.

• Performance Bonuses
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan (Traditional and ROTH)
• Life Insurance (Basic Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off
• 11 Federal Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Commute Benefits
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Program
• Community Outreach Initiatives

CATHEXIS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated againston the basis ofdisability EEO IS THE you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact the Recruiting

Required Experience:

Senior IC