Talent Acquisition Specialist II – Company Growth Support

Prevailance•Virginia Beach, VA

4d•$58,000 - $68,000

About The Position

Prevailance is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist II to support company growth initiatives by recruiting talent aligned to new business opportunities in capture and proposal development. This role focuses on proactive sourcing, candidate engagement, and staffing solution development that directly supports contract awards. The ideal candidate is an experienced recruiter who is comfortable working in fast-paced, pre-award environments and partnering closely with capture and proposal teams. Travel may be required.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of recruiting experience
Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, ClearanceJobs , or comparable recruiting platforms
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and represent the company professionally
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

Experience recruiting for defense contractors
Familiarity with government contracting capture and proposal development processes
Experience recruiting for positions requiring security clearances (e.g., Secret, Top Secret)
Familiarity with HR Information Systems (e.g., Paylocity or similar platforms)
Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills
Comfortable with cold calling and proactive candidate outreach

Responsibilities

Gain familiarity with staffing requirements for opportunities in capture and proposal development
Collaborate with Capture and Proposal Managers to develop staffing solutions that strengthen competitive positioning and support contract award
Develop and execute recruiting strategies to identify, engage, and assess candidates aligned to opportunity requirements
Source candidates using platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, ClearanceJobs, and similar tools
Draft and present Letters of Intent (LOIs) in support of solicitation staffing requirements
Maintain engagement with prospective employees included in proposal staffing solutions through award decision
Support hiring actions and onboarding activities during contract award and mobilization phases, as required
Maintain accurate, up-to-date candidate records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
Represent the company professionally when engaging candidates, teammates, and external partners