Talent Acquisition Specialist

You Will Excel in This Role If:

• You enjoy connecting people with purpose-driven work
• You balance working independently with seamless collaboration across hiring teams, HR, and leadership
• You thrive in a high-velocity environment and can move top priority candidates through the hiring process quickly
• You bring energy, professionalism, and discretion to every candidate interaction
• You are proactive, resourceful, and comfortable working independently
• You can understand complex technical job requirements and match them with qualified candidates
• You balance relationship building with results, keeping pipelines full and hiring managers informed

A Day in the Life Of:

• Review job descriptions and collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs
• Source and screen candidates for technical and non-technical roles across the organization
• Conduct interviews via phone, video, or in-person, and evaluate candidate qualifications
• Coordinate and schedule interviews with hiring teams
• Extend offers, initiate background checks, and support onboarding as needed
• Maintain accurate candidate records for EEO compliance and reporting
• Promote ClearEdge culture and benefits to external candidates
• Participate in job fairs and recruiting events (5–10% travel)
• Track and report recruiting metrics to leadership

Must Have:

• 2+ years of experience in full-cycle recruiting
• Proficiency in job boards, sourcing tools, and social media platforms for recruitment
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to assess candidate qualifications against complex job requirements
• Experience supporting both technical and non-technical hiring needs
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and Microsoft Office

Nice to Have:

• Experience recruiting within government contracting or the intelligence community
• Experience with Lever, the ATS tool
• Knowledge of EEO and OFCCP compliance
• PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar HR certification
• Understanding of security clearance processes
• Microsoft Office Specialist certification