SOS International LLC Hiring for Talent Acquisition Strategist at Reston, Virginia, United States Full Time

Job Description

Overview

SOSi is seeking a Talent Acquisition Strategist to join our recruiting team in Reston, VA. The TA will be responsible for handling the full lifecycle recruiting and must have a solid ability to multi-task, be organized, have a sense of urgency, and be forward-thinking.

The ideal candidate will have experience sourcing passive and active candidates in the cleared arena. Short notice domestic and foreign travel may be required.

Essential Job Duties

• Accurately evaluate candidates based on core competencies and cultural fit.
• Build effective networks and relationships to maintain a strong pipeline of talent.
• Manage the flow of employee referrals and candidates.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to determine position specifications, pre-screening questions, interview questions, and solve staffing challenges.
• Creatively source candidates through job boards, databases, cold calling, job fairs, networking, referrals, and other creative candidate sourcing strategies.
• Pre-screens resumes, conducts initial interviews and evaluates candidates’ suitability for presentation to hiring managers.
• Builds effective candidate networks and strong cross-functional relationships with Hiring Managers to support the needs of the business.
• Supports proposal preparation by recruiting key personnel, formatting resumes, and obtaining letters of commitment from contingent hires.
• Conducts reference checks.
• Maintains recruiting documentation required for OFCCP compliance.
• Contributes to special projects as required.
• Performs other duties assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree : additional years of relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
• Domestic and foreign travel MAY BE REQUIRED.
• Minimum 7 years in full lifecycle recruiting, predominantly in the government services industry.
• Experience in cleared recruiting, logistics, technology, and intelligence fields.
• Experience in the government contracting industry.
• Knowledge of employment laws and hiring practices.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to multi-task and to organize and prioritize multiple on-going projects in a fast-paced, deadline-sensitive environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to speak with large groups of prospective candidates.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Office Suite applications and hands-on familiarity with various recruiting sources and tools.

Additional Information

Working Conditions

• Hybrid remote / office working environment.
• Fast paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Non-traditional working hours, including overtime and weekends may be required.

SOSi is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status.

SOSi takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance diversity and inclusion of qualified individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.