Talent Acquisition Specialist

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

Talent Acquisition Specialist recruiting technical and mission-support professionals for HII’s defense technology programs. Managing full-cycle hiring, sourcing strategies, pipelines, interviews, offers, and stakeholder partnerships remotely.

Posted 8/17/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $77,222 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full life-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, screening, and managing candidate pipelines for technical and operational roles. Proficient in utilizing applicant tracking systems and providing consultative guidance to hiring managers while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Full Life-Cycle RecruitingBoolean SearchesApplicant Tracking SystemsTechnical RecruitingCustomer Service Skills

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

Recruiting StrategiesCandidate ScreeningTalent Pipeline ManagementMarket InsightsCompliance Knowledge

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsRelationship BuildingConsultative Guidance

Tools & Technologies

SuccessFactorsMicrosoft Office

Industry Keywords

Engineering RecruitingCybersecurity RecruitingFederal ContractingGovernment ServicesHigh-Volume Hiring

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage full life-cycle recruiting from intake and sourcing through offer acceptance and preboarding
Partner with hiring managers, HR leaders, and business stakeholders to understand workforce needs and hiring timelines
Develop and execute recruiting strategies for technical, operational, professional, and mission-support roles
Recruit engineering, cybersecurity, information technology, intelligence, program management, logistics, training, field operations, and specialized talent
Source candidates through job boards, internal databases, professional networks, social media, Boolean searches, referrals, career fairs, and direct outreach
Build and maintain talent pipelines for recurring, high-volume, difficult-to-fill, and critical requirements
Screen candidates and evaluate experience, technical qualifications, competencies, clearance requirements, compensation expectations, and fit
Provide market insights and recruiting guidance to hiring managers
Manage job postings, candidate submissions, interviews, selection activity, offers, pre-closing, and candidate communication
Maintain accurate candidate and requisition information in SuccessFactors and other Talent Acquisition systems
Support new business awards, program transitions, incumbent capture, and time-sensitive staffing initiatives
Advise hiring managers on interviewing, candidate assessment, and compliant hiring practices
Report recruiting progress, challenges, risks, and recommended actions in Talent Acquisition and business meetings
Collaborate across Talent Acquisition on pipelines, sourcing strategies, market intelligence, and best practices
Represent HII Mission Technologies at hiring, networking, military, and industry events
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and Talent Acquisition processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

6 years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree in a related field, or 4 years with a master’s degree, or a high school diploma/equivalent and 10 years of relevant experience
Demonstrated success managing full life-cycle recruiting
Experience recruiting technical skill sets including engineering, cybersecurity, information technology, software, intelligence, technicians, or specialized roles
Ability to recruit across operational, programmatic, professional, and mission-support positions
Experience with Boolean searches, job boards, social media, professional networks, internal databases, referrals, and direct outreach
Strong customer service, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple requisitions and shifting priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Ability to build trusted relationships and provide consultative guidance
Experience with applicant tracking systems, preferably SuccessFactors
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Ability to work effectively in a remote environment with geographically dispersed stakeholders
Ability to travel occasionally for hiring events, business meetings, or recruiting activities
Preferred: defense, aerospace, intelligence, federal contracting, or government services recruiting experience
Preferred: experience recruiting candidates with active security clearances or supporting clearance-related positions
Preferred: high-volume hiring, program transitions, contract awards, incumbent capture, or contingent hiring experience
Preferred: knowledge of technical and mission-focused talent markets
Preferred: critical or difficult-to-fill position sourcing strategy experience
Preferred: digital, social, military, veteran, or diversity recruiting engagement
Preferred: business acumen and ability to influence stakeholders with recruiting data and market insights
Preferred: understanding of federal contractor compliance requirements and Talent Acquisition processes
No security clearance required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices
Wellness resources
Employee assistance programs
Savings Plan Options (401(k))
Financial planning tools
Life insurance
Employee discounts
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Early childhood education scholarships
Post-secondary education scholarships
Competitive benefits
Educational and training programs for continual career growth
Occasional bonus/other non-recurrent compensation may be offered for qualified positions