Contract Talent Acquisition Sourcer

The Aerospace Corporation•Chantilly, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist II/III to partner with its People Acquisition team to identify and engage talent through creative sourcing strategies. The role focuses on building technical talent pipelines and developing authentic relationships with candidates for high-demand, niche technical roles. It requires strong direct-sourcing expertise, organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple requisitions in a fast-paced environment. This is an onsite contract opportunity supporting The Aerospace Corporation in Chantilly, Virginia. The selected candidate will be hired through a third-party contracting company and will not be a direct employee of The Aerospace Corporation.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least three years of progressive recruiting or sourcing experience, with demonstrated success in candidate engagement and closing.
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.
Experience sourcing cleared and non-cleared passive candidates.
Ability to use sourcing metrics and data in strategic conversations with stakeholders.
Self-motivation and ability to work independently while managing competing deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Prior agency recruiting experience.
Experience recruiting for aerospace, defense, or highly technical industries.

Responsibilities

Manage and prioritize multiple sourcing requests, maintaining organized workflows and timely delivery across requisitions.
Develop and execute sourcing strategies to build technical talent pipelines.
Build and maintain a network of potential candidates through market research and relationship management.
Maintain accurate candidate records, interactions, and status updates in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
Partner with hiring managers to understand ongoing needs and select an appropriate sourcing mix for each role.
Coordinate sourcing activities across multiple business units and balance competing priorities.
Use social networks, professional platforms, and other channels to connect with target talent.

Benefits

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans.
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options.
401(k) plan with company-paid contributions of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service, plus matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested upon hire.
Flexible spending accounts.
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions.
Relocation assistance.
Professional growth and development programs.
Education assistance programs.
A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect. Benefits vary and apply based on job type.