Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

ASRC Federal • Reston, VA

1d • Remote

About The Position

ASRC Federal Holding Company is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist with experience in government contracting and a proven track record of recruiting across technical, professional, and corporate functions. The ideal candidate brings a dynamic, energetic approach to talent acquisition, strong sourcing and talent branding expertise, and a passion for building relationships that support critical Civilian, Health IT, Space, and corporate business operations. As a strategic talent partner, you will manage full life cycle recruiting across a diverse portfolio of positions, partnering closely with hiring managers and business leaders to attract, engage, and hire top talent. This role offers the opportunity to influence hiring outcomes, support business growth initiatives, and contribute to mission-focused programs that make a meaningful impact. Work Location: Remote; must be flexible to travel as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of full life cycle recruiting experience within the federal government contracting industry.
• Experience recruiting technical and professional talent, including IT, cybersecurity, software, engineering, and mission-support roles.
• Demonstrated success developing sourcing strategies and talent pipelines for hard-to-fill positions.
• Knowledge of federal contractor recruiting regulations, compliance requirements, and labor categories.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems, CRM platforms, LinkedIn, job boards, and social media recruiting tools.
• Ability to analyze and interpret recruiting metrics using Microsoft Office tools to identify trends, support workforce planning, and drive recruiting effectiveness.
• Strong communication, organizational, relationship-building, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a dynamic environment.
• U.S. citizenship required due to federal contract requirements.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting unionized workforces and recruiting for Service Contract Act (SCA) positions is preferred.
• Experience supporting proposal staffing, key personnel recruitment, or contract transitions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage full life cycle recruiting for technical, engineering, IT, cybersecurity, and professional positions supporting Civilian, Health IT, and Space programs.
• Manage a diverse portfolio of requisitions in a fast-paced environment while delivering an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience.
• Develop and execute sourcing and recruitment marketing strategies utilizing social media, networking, referrals, talent communities, and market intelligence.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and program leadership by providing recruiting strategy, labor market insights, and hiring guidance.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines to support current hiring needs, business growth initiatives, proposal efforts, and contract transitions.
• Source, screen, interview, and close qualified candidates while negotiating offers within established compensation guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with OFCCP, DOL, DCAA, and client-specific requirements throughout the recruiting process.
• Track recruiting metrics, maintain accurate ATS/CRM records, and leverage data to drive recruiting effectiveness.
• Represent ASRC Federal at career fairs, networking events, community outreach activities, and other recruiting initiatives.
• Support proposal staffing, key personnel recruitment, contract transitions, and other strategic talent acquisition initiatives.

Benefits

• Work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
• Play a key role in both program execution and contract growth.
• Partner with leadership and influence hiring outcomes.
• Opportunity to grow, innovate, and help shape recruiting strategy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior