Senior Technical Talent Acquisition Specialist

Summary

Join Bixal, a fast-growing agency, as a Senior Technical Talent Acquisition Specialist! This remote role, open to US-based candidates, focuses on proactive sourcing and full-life-cycle recruitment for government contracting positions. You will build talent pipelines, manage the entire recruitment process, ensure compliance, and partner with hiring managers. The ideal candidate possesses strong sourcing skills, understands government contracting regulations, and excels in relationship building. Bixal offers a competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field, plus at least 4 years of related experience
• Proven successful experience in full-life-cycle recruitment, including a track record of proactive sourcing for government contracting roles
• Strong understanding of technical roles, such as software development, cybersecurity, and data analysis, and familiarity with industry tools and frameworks
• Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize advanced sourcing techniques and tools to identify and engage passive candidates
• Exceptional relationship-building, negotiation, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple requisitions and tight deadlines
• Familiarity with hiring regulations and requirements, including OFCCP, EEO, and other government-specific compliance standards
• Proficiency in ATS platforms (e.g., iCIMS, Workday, Taleo), LinkedIn Recruiter, and sourcing tools like Hiretual or SeekOut
• Proven commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging in all work

Responsibilities

• Strategically identify and engage high-caliber candidates through advanced sourcing techniques, including Boolean searches, LinkedIn Recruiter, social media platforms, professional associations, and talent communities
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of cleared and non-cleared candidates for current and future needs, focusing on high-demand technical and functional roles
• Manage end-to-end recruitment, from requisition intake to onboarding, ensuring a seamless and positive candidate experience
• Recruit for positions aligned with government contracting requirements, including understanding clearance levels (e.g., Secret, TS/SCI) and adhering to FAR, DFARS, and other regulations
• Partner closely with hiring managers, proposal teams, and leadership to anticipate staffing needs, develop hiring strategies, and create compelling job descriptions
• Support global hiring efforts, including sourcing candidates for overseas assignments, understanding regional compliance requirements, and managing relocation processes
• Ensure all recruitment activities comply with OFCCP, EEO, and other applicable laws, maintaining accurate records in the ATS and providing regular hiring metrics to leadership
• Promote the organization’s mission and culture through targeted outreach, social media campaigns, and participation in industry events to attract diverse talent
• Stay ahead of industry trends, compensation benchmarks, and competitive hiring practices to inform recruitment strategies and enhance candidate engagement
• Contribute to initiatives aimed at enhancing the Talent Acquisition team’s service delivery, such as process improvement projects, implementing new tools or technologies, and developing best practices
• Contribute to business development and thought leadership through content creation, industry presentations, and identifying growth opportunities in federal sector OD and talent management
• Perform other duties as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with International Recruitment
• Experience recruiting for Public Trust and Secret Clearance roles
• AIRS Certifications

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Flex hours
• Work from home flexibility
• 401K with matching incentive
• Parental Leave
• Medical/dental/vision benefits
• Flex Spending Account
• Company provided short-term disability
• Company provided life insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Generous PTO
• 11 Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• New business referral bonus