SKILLBRIDGE Talent Acquisition Specialist
About The Position
KBR’s Exploration and Logistics team is seeking a DoD SkillBridge Intern to join its Talent Acquisition team as a Talent Acquisition Specialist. The position offers active-duty service members eligible for the DoD SkillBridge program an opportunity to apply military recruiting and leadership experience in a civilian Talent Acquisition setting. The intern will work alongside a Lead Recruiter and gain hands-on experience across the recruiting lifecycle, including sourcing, candidate engagement, recruiting technology, pipeline development, and hiring support. The role also supports KBR’s military and SkillBridge recruiting initiatives and the Human Performance Division. The position is with KBR’s Mission Technology Solutions business, which is expected to spin off as the independent company Trinzic in January 2027. Candidates who join the business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply. The SkillBridge internship is designed to provide meaningful, hands-on experience during the transition from military service to civilian work. Participants can build corporate Talent Acquisition skills, learn recruiting technology, develop experience recruiting specialized professional and technical talent, work with experienced recruiters and talent advisors, build professional relationships, and explore career opportunities within Talent Acquisition and KBR.
Requirements
- Be an active-duty service member eligible to participate in DoD SkillBridge and able to obtain approval from their military command.
- Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years of recruiting experience, preferably through military recruiting, talent acquisition, or a related assignment; additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute wherever the team needs support.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple assignments.
- Curiosity and genuine interest in learning the civilian Talent Acquisition profession.
Nice To Haves
- Previous military recruiting experience.
- Experience sourcing, recruiting, interviewing, or engaging prospective candidates.
- Familiarity with recruiting databases, applicant tracking systems, or CRM platforms.
- Experience with Workday, Phenom, LinkedIn Recruiter, or similar recruiting technologies.
- Interest in pursuing a post-military career in Talent Acquisition, recruiting, sourcing, or human resources.
Responsibilities
- Partner with recruiters and program teams to identify, engage, source, and attract talent across a variety of disciplines.
- Support recruiting specialized talent, including clinical and non-clinical mental health professionals, engineers, and other technical professionals.
- Build and maintain candidate pipelines supporting the Human Performance Division.
- Gain hands-on experience with corporate recruiting technologies, including Workday, Phenom CRM, LinkedIn Recruiter, and Indeed.
- Assist with proactive sourcing campaigns and surge recruiting efforts based on business needs.
- Support military and SkillBridge talent initiatives and help connect transitioning service members with opportunities across KBR.
- Learn corporate recruiting practices and support hiring activities consistent with applicable OFCCP requirements and KBR recruiting practices.
- Collaborate with recruiters, hiring teams, and other stakeholders in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Benefits
- For employees selected for a full-time role after completing SkillBridge: 401(k) plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability benefits, paid time off, or flexible work schedule.
- Professional training and development to support career advancement.
