Contract TA Sourcing Specialist (Junior - Mid Level)

BAE Systems • Saint George, UT

5d • $67,406 - $114,590 • Remote

About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking a contract Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist to provide talent acquisition services for its Aerospace & Mission Systems Segment. The specialist will use research, technology, creativity, data, and relationship-building to develop strategic candidate pipelines, support hiring outcomes, and advance the BAE Systems brand across professional communities. The role works closely with recruiters, hiring leaders, and candidates in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

This is a full-time remote position, with travel to BAE Systems facilities as needed. It is a staffing-agency contract tentatively planned for six months, with the potential to extend.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least 2 years of candidate identification and engagement (recruiting/sourcing) experience in a technical or engineering domain.
• Familiarity with sourcing technologies, including CRM systems, job boards, and talent intelligence platforms, and with using AI to improve efficiency and identify talent.
• Internet savvy and experienced in mining online databases.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree with 4 or more years of candidate identification and engagement (recruiting/sourcing) experience.
• Experience managing and prioritizing multiple searches, projects, and client relationships.
• Experience in the defense, aerospace, or technology industry.

Responsibilities

• Use traditional and non-traditional resources to identify and engage qualified candidates through job boards, talent databases, referrals, events, social platforms, and other sourcing channels.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for immediate and future hiring needs and trends.
• Maintain accurate records and tracking of sourced candidates and metrics within recruiting platforms.
• Partner with recruiters and business leaders to translate talent market intelligence and competitor benchmarking into actionable sourcing strategies and data-driven recommendations.
• Implement and refine sourcing processes to support high-quality stakeholder outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to improve the candidate experience.
• Work with recruiters and hiring managers to understand role requirements, calibrate candidate profiles, and adjust sourcing strategies.
• Screen and qualify candidates by assessing skills, experience, motivation, and alignment while presenting the organization and opportunity.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with recruitment partners and BAE Systems leaders.
• Stay informed about recruiting trends and innovative sourcing techniques.

Benefits

• Temporary employees may elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan.
• Temporary employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.

What This Job Offers

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