Talent Acquisition Specialist

PhoenixTeam

Talent Acquisition Specialist managing full-cycle recruiting for technology roles in federal government contracts. Partnering with hiring managers to deliver top-tier candidates for various technical positions.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the complete recruitment lifecycle from job requisition intake through offer acceptance and onboarding coordination.
Partner with hiring managers and program leads to define role requirements, develop job descriptions, and establish candidate evaluation criteria.
Maintain and manage an active pipeline of qualified technology candidates across multiple concurrent requisitions.
Proactively source passive and active candidates for a wide range of technical roles including software engineers, cybersecurity analysts, cloud architects, data scientists, IT project managers, and systems administrators.
Ensure all federal contract hires meet applicable compliance requirements including OFCCP guidelines, EEO regulations, and contract-specific labor category qualifications.
Collaborate with account managers and business development teams to respond to new contract awards and workforce expansion requests.
Conduct thorough phone screens, behavioral interviews, and technical competency assessments to evaluate candidate qualifications and cultural fit.
Track and report on key recruiting metrics including time-to-fill, source of hire, offer acceptance rate, and pipeline conversion rates.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–7+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with a significant focus on technology roles.
Proven experience recruiting for federal government contracts, including familiarity with cleared personnel hiring.
Strong understanding of technology roles, skill sets, and the competitive landscape for technology talent.
Experience using applicant tracking systems (e.g., iCIMS, Taleo, Greenhouse, Lever, or similar).
Demonstrated ability to manage 15–25+ requisitions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of OFCCP compliance requirements, EEO regulations, and federal contracting labor standards.
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in a fully remote environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off (PTO) and federal holidays
Remote work stipend for home office setup
Professional development and certification reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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Hard Skills & Tools

full-cycle recruitingcandidate evaluationphone screensbehavioral interviewstechnical competency assessmentsrecruiting metricspipeline managementsourcing candidatesfederal government contractstechnology roles

Soft Skills

communicationnegotiationrelationship-buildingindependent worksound judgmentorganizational skillstime managementadaptabilitycollaborationproblem-solving