Associate Talent Acquisition Specialist

ASRC Federal • Washington, DC

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About The Position

ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™
ASRC Federal Highland Technology Inc is seeking Human Resource Specialists to manage the end-to-end talent acquisition lifecycle for our customer.
Work Location: Washington DC
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will provide comprehensive HR services with a focus on federal staffing regulations and expedited hiring authorities. Your primary duties include:
Staffing & Recruitment: Develop and post job announcements via Delegated Examining Unit (DEU) and Merit Promotion (MP) channels. You will manage these actions through USA Staffing and USA Jobs.
Applicant Assessment: Conduct job analysis reviews, perform applicant assessments, and adjudicate eligibility and qualifications.
Compliance & Adjudication: Apply Veterans’ Preference and ensure all actions comply with OPM regulations and merit-system principles.
Strategic Consulting: Advise management on hiring flexibilities and special authorities, such as Direct Hire, VRA, Schedule A, and Schedule B, to accelerate recruitment timelines.
Hiring Operations: Generate hiring certificates, process personnel actions, and track timelines for various recruitment phases to ensure no "bottlenecks" in the pipeline.
Technical Expertise: Utilize deep knowledge of DEU Certification to streamline the selection of qualified candidates for specialized law enforcement roles.

Requirements

• Minimum of a High School Diploma (HSD) or equivalent.
• 2 to 5 years of related experience in federal human resources or high-volume recruitment.
• Demonstrated experience with USA Staffing, USA Jobs, and OPM assessment tools.
• Strong understanding of Delegated Examining (DE) procedures and Schedule B Hiring Authority.
• Proven track record in conducting job analyses and eligibility adjudications.
• Ability to provide clear, actionable advice to hiring managers regarding workforce flexibilities and special hiring authorities.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and post job announcements via Delegated Examining Unit (DEU) and Merit Promotion (MP) channels.
• Manage actions through USA Staffing and USA Jobs.
• Conduct job analysis reviews, perform applicant assessments, and adjudicate eligibility and qualifications.
• Apply Veterans’ Preference and ensure all actions comply with OPM regulations and merit-system principles.
• Advise management on hiring flexibilities and special authorities, such as Direct Hire, VRA, Schedule A, and Schedule B, to accelerate recruitment timelines.
• Generate hiring certificates, process personnel actions, and track timelines for various recruitment phases to ensure no "bottlenecks" in the pipeline.
• Utilize deep knowledge of DEU Certification to streamline the selection of qualified candidates for specialized law enforcement roles.

Benefits

• health care
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• 401(k)
• education assistance
• paid time off including PTO
• holidays
• any other paid leave required by law

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED