The Aerospace Corporation

Strategic Sourcing Specialist II/III

The Aerospace Corporation

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Chantilly • California • Virginia • United States

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Salary

💰 $67,000 - $126,900 per year

About the role

  • Manage and prioritize multiple sourcing requests, maintaining organized workflows and ensuring timely delivery on all requisitions
  • Own your desk by tracking candidate pipelines, requisition status, and sourcing activities with precision and accountability
  • Develop and execute comprehensive sourcing strategies to build robust technical talent pipelines
  • Proactively identify and engage passive candidates, assessing fit and motivation beyond just selling the role
  • Build and maintain a strong network of potential candidates through continuous market research and relationship management
  • Maintain meticulous records of candidate information, interactions, and status updates in our Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
  • Partner with hiring managers to understand ongoing needs and determine the optimal sourcing mix for each role
  • Organize and coordinate sourcing activities across multiple business units, balancing competing priorities effectively
  • Leverage social networks, professional platforms, and other channels to connect with target talent
  • Support and participate in recruiting events and talent initiatives
  • Thrive in an innovative, collaborative environment where we work hard, have fun, and deliver results

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Three or more years of progressive recruiting/sourcing experience with demonstrated success in candidate engagement and closing
  • Exceptional organizational skills with proven ability to manage multiple requisitions, priorities, and stakeholder relationships simultaneously
  • Strong desk management capabilities including pipeline tracking, requisition prioritization, and proactive workload planning
  • Demonstrated ability to respond with urgency to sourcing requests while maintaining quality and attention to detail
  • Exceptional knowledge of sourcing tools, methodologies, and Boolean search techniques
  • Proven ability to build talent pipelines and develop new sourcing channels for diverse positions
  • Deep understanding of the external recruiting landscape and talent market trends
  • Advanced proficiency with ATS systems with the ability to learn new technologies quickly
  • Excellent communication and persuasion skills with the ability to articulate our value proposition
  • Experience sourcing both cleared and non-cleared passive candidates
  • Ability to leverage sourcing metrics and data in strategic conversations with stakeholders
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while managing competing deadlines
  • Five or more years of progressive recruiting/sourcing experience for Strategic Sourcing Specialist III
Benefits
  • Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
  • Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
  • Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
  • 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
  • Relocation assistance
  • Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
  • Education assistance programs
  • An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
sourcing strategiescandidate engagementpipeline trackingBoolean search techniquessourcing metricstalent pipelinessourcing channelsrequisition prioritizationworkload planningattention to detail
Soft Skills
organizational skillscommunication skillspersuasion skillsrelationship managementself-motivatedability to manage competing deadlinescollaborative environmenturgency responseaccountabilitymarket research
Certifications
High School Diploma or equivalent