Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Description

Centennial Technologies Inc. is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to support recruiting and staffing initiatives across multiple government programs. The ideal candidate will manage full cycle recruiting with a strong focus on niche technical, financial, and program support roles, while helping the company compete effectively in the federal marketplace. This role plays a key part in supporting growth, delivery readiness, and compliance in a small‑business environment where agility, collaboration, and mission alignment are critical.

• Manage full cycle recruiting activities including sourcing, screening, interviewing coordination, candidate communication, and offer support
• Partner with program managers and technical leads to understand staffing requirements and develop targeted sourcing strategies
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines across priority skill areas such as Financial, IT, cybersecurity, data analytics, cloud engineering, and program support
• Post job requisitions, review resumes, conduct initial candidate assessments, and coordinate interview feedback with hiring teams
• Support bid & proposal (B&P) recruiting efforts, including contingent staffing, resume alignment, and recruiting for key personnel positions
• Support proposal recruiting and surge hiring efforts by identifying qualified candidates and maintaining talent pools
• Utilize job boards, Linked In Recruiter, referrals, and networking platforms to attract qualified talent
• Maintain recruiting metrics such as pipeline status, time-to-fill, and candidate engagement reporting
• Coordinate with subcontractors and teaming partners on shared staffing and workforce alignment
• Ensure compliance with EEO, OFCCP, and company hiring policies throughout the recruiting process
• Collaborate with HR and onboarding teams to support candidate handoff and start‑date coordination
• Contribute to continuous improvement of recruiting tools, templates, and sourcing processes.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or related field
• 2-5 years of experience in recruiting, with at least 1-2 years supporting federal contracting or government programs
• Demonstrated experience sourcing and screening candidates for cleared, technical, or professional federal roles
• Experience supporting proposal recruiting, surge staffing, or rapid‑response hiring in a small‑business environment
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills with candidates, program managers, and teaming partners
• Experience using ATS systems, Linked In Recruiter, and major job boards to build federal talent pipelines
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and competing priorities in a fast‑paced, small‑business setting
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

• Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States, may be subject to a government security investigation, and must meet eligibility requirements for clearance

• Location: Hybrid – At least 4 days onsite in Tysons Corner, VA
• Job Type: Full‑time

Centennial Technologies Inc. is committed to a healthy work‑life balance and provides a collaborative and supportive professional environment. We offer flexible PTO, casual work culture, and regular opportunities for career advancement and skills development.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off and Federal Holidays

• Supportive work environment that promotes work‑life balance
• Performance‑based rewards and recognition
• Regular employee feedback and collaboration
• Paid training in emerging technologies and federal compliance
• Client‑focused, employee‑centered growth

Centennial is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.