Talent Acquisition Specialist

At Aret, we are on the forefront of utilizing innovative solutions, with great minds from all backgrounds, to help solve the nation's most complex security challenges. We strive for an inclusive, collaborative team environment that approaches differences as opportunities for innovation and excellence. As an employee-owned company, we foster an atmosphere that propels diverse career opportunities and professional growth.

Discover your future with us.

We’re looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist with strong full-cycle recruiting experience, a disciplined approach to process, and a commitment to supporting national security missions through exceptional hiring. In this role, you’ll partner closely with internal stakeholders across technical and corporate functions, ensuring we bring in high-quality talent while upholding the compliance standards essential to Department of Defense (DoD) supported work.

This is a full-time, in-office, exempt, non-supervisory position based at one of our four corporate locations:
Tucson, AZ;
Northridge, CA;
Niwot, CO; or Falls Church, VA. Reporting to the Manager, Talent Acquisition, this position offers the opportunity to deepen your expertise within a collaborative, mission-driven HR team.

• Assist with end-to-end recruitment for a diverse range of roles supporting DoD programs, including both technical and administrative positions.
• Oversee onboarding processes such as background checks, security clearance verifications, and other compliance requirements.
• Recruit and screen candidates ensuring alignment with current company needs.
• Collaborate closely with hiring managers, security teams, and other departments to facilitate smooth hiring and onboarding experience.
• Handle candidate communications and interview coordination with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Utilize sourcing tools, including Linked In Recruiter, Clearance Jobs, and similar platforms, to identify and engage qualified candidates.
• Support HR and Talent Acquisition initiatives and assist with process improvements as needed.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate data and recruitment metrics in applicant tracking systems and other HR platforms.

• Flextime Scheduling
• Bereavement
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Parental Leave

• Company-funded 5% contribution to your 401(k) retirement plan
• Company-funded 5% contribution to your Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Continuing Education Assistance

• Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Vision Reimbursement

• Creativity and innovation in solving challenges
• Integrity and responsibility in all actions
• Collaboration across teams and specialties
• Responsiveness in fast-paced environments
• Passion for national security and excellence

• 6+ years of experience in full-cycle recruitment across technical and administrative roles.
• Current knowledge of federal and state employment laws pertaining to recruitment activities.
• Ability to conduct behavioral and competency-based interviews.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to follow established recruitment processes.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to maintain confidentiality in a sensitive environment.
• Eligible to obtain and hold a Top-Secret clearance.
• Current experience using ADP Workforce Now Recruitment Module or similar ATS to maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate data and recruitment metrics.

• PHR Certification
• Degree in Human Resource Management or related field.
• Knowledge of DoD security clearances, and onboarding processes.
• Experience recruiting candidates with security clearances.
• Basic understanding of DoD contract structures and workforce requirements

The salary range for this role is $78,000 to $90,000; however, Arete considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to: the position and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

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