Talent Acquisition Specialist

Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist

Clearance Level: Must be willing and able to obtain an Active Secret Clearance - Must be a U.S. citizen to qualify due to the nature of the work.

Location: Although this position is hybrid 1 day/week onsite, you must live within 100 miles of Lexington, MA to be considered

At Aquila Technology, you will see our team’s passion every day, whether we are building a robust, policy‑compliant IT system or stress‑testing a system to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. To own the advantage, we ensure our team owns results and gets the work done right the first time by deploying smart, purposeful solutions that work. Aquila is the right people with the right skills driving the right outcomes.

We call this the Aquila Advantage.

Aquila Technology is seeking a Sr.
Talent Acquisition Specialist to support one of the nation's premier defense research organizations. The Sr.
Talent Acquisition Specialist will be responsible for developing and implementing sourcing and talent acquisition strategies using various means such as passive job seeker identification, advertisements and social media campaign(s), career/job fairs, and college recruitment. The Sr.
Talent Acquisition Specialist will also collaborate with HR Business Partners and hiring managers to support talent acquisition needs and initiatives across the organization.

• Drives the recruiting process including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and advising in the selection of final candidates for assigned division/departments. Participates in the negotiation of offers.
• Develop an understanding of the assigned functional areas' talent needs and develops talent acquisition strategies to attract and hire best‑in‑class talent.
• Establish, build and maintain strong and effective relationships and partnerships with hiring managers.
• Actively ensures the quality and effectiveness of staffing activities for designated departments/groups; educates managers on the hiring process and tools; recommends and implements process improvements as needed and serves as a leader on projects, as assigned.

• 7+ years of experience in full life cycle recruiting, preferably in an engineering and/or research & development environment.
• Experience using social media and the latest sourcing tools and methods (Boolean Internet Search, Linked In etc.)
• Detail‑oriented in organizing, managing, and tracking candidate flow
• Outstanding customer service and relationship‑building skills
• Ability to present new recruiting concepts to talent acquisition team
• Some travel will be required to attend job fairs, campus recruiting and diversity events
• Experience with virtual recruiting platforms as well as experience with virtual interviewing methods and demonstrated ability to foster relationships
• General knowledge of current employment laws and practices.
• Proficiency with web‑based applicant tracking systems, recruitment platforms, and Microsoft Office

• 7 years
  - Human Resources
• 7 years
  - Active/Passive Candidate Sourcing
• 7 years
  - Applicant Tracking Systems
• 7 years
  - Candidate Pipeline Creation
• 3 years
  - Employment Law and Regulations
• 7 years
  - Full Lifecycle Recruitment
• 7 years
  - Networking Events
• 7 years
  - Recruiting Metrics
• 7 years
  - Salary Negotiations
• 7 years
  - Social Media/Job Boards

• Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree
• Human Resources
• DoD/RnD Recruitment
• Success Factors experience
• Success Factors Recruiting Module

• BA/BS degree in Business, Human Resources, Psychology or relevant concentration is required. Directly related experience will be considered as equivalent.

Aquila team members experience the opportunity to be part of a fast‑paced, customer‑focused, and technically innovative work environment. Aquila strives to deliver the best of the best in technical services to our customers. Candidates that possess a love for technical challenges, a desire to constantly learn, and the desire to establish themselves as critical players within a team will enjoy calling Aquila Technology home.

Our Perks Include:

• PTO - 15 days (vacation/sick) 10 paid holidays - 6 standard (New Year's, Memorial Day, Independence…