Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Computational Physics • North Springfield, VA

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About The Position

Computational Physics, Inc. (CPI) is looking for a full-time Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our growing team. The Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist is a strategic role focused on attracting, sourcing, and securing the talent that powers CPI's most important asset - our team members. As a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist with CPI, you will play a critical role in driving full-cycle recruiting operations and ensuring alignment with program requirements, business growth, and the unique compliance demands of government contracting environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7-10 years of full-cycle recruiting experience in federal government contracting environments.
• 3+ years of experience recruiting for SECRET or Top Secret cleared positions with demonstrated knowledge of clearance processes and DISS.
• Proven success sourcing and closing passive candidates for technical and mission-critical roles.
• Proficiency with ATS platforms and GovCon recruiting tools (ClearanceJobs, LinkedIn Recruiter, or similar).
• Strong knowledge of OFCCP compliance, EEO requirements, and federal contractor employment obligations.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to partner effectively with hiring managers and senior leadership.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

• AIRS recruiting certification (CIR, PRC, CDR, or CSSR) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for technical, cleared, and professional positions across CPI's federal R&D programs and business development pipeline.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to identify and engage cleared and clearance-eligible talent through ClearanceJobs, LinkedIn Recruiter, referral programs, and career fairs.
• Partner with hiring managers and senior leadership to define hiring needs, advise on market conditions, and drive evidence-based hiring decisions.
• Support capture and proposal efforts through labor market intelligence, key personnel identification, and staffing plan development.
• Ensure recruiting compliance with OFCCP, EEO, FAR/DFARS, and internal HR policies; maintain audit-ready ATS records.
• Track and report on recruiting metrics including time-to-fill, source effectiveness, and diversity outcomes.
• Collaborate with the FSO and HR team on clearance-related hiring considerations and pre-offer eligibility screening.
• Represent CPI at cleared career fairs and industry events as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits
• Positive, upbeat, and transparent company culture
• Opportunities for self-development and career advancement
• Employee-owned small business
• Professional development support including conference attendance and certification training
• 401(k)
• Profit Sharing
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Disability insurance (short-term and long-term)
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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