Talent Acquisition Specialist (6679)

We are seeking a Talent Acquisitions Specialist who thrives on identifying, engaging, and converting hard-to-find cleared talent. In this role, you’ll lead outbound sourcing strategy and pipeline development across DoD and Intel programs, partnering closely with hiring managers and capture teams to solve complex hiring challenges. You’ll play a critical role in shaping talent pipelines ahead of demand and driving mission-critical hiring outcomes.

We know that you can’t have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.

What you’ll do:

• Own sourcing strategy and pipeline generation for cleared IT roles, prioritizing outbound talent identification, engagement, and conversion across clearance levels from Public Trust to TS/SCI.
• Lead Day 1 sourcing execution on new reqs—building search strategies, defining talent pools, and launching targeted outreach within the first 24–48 hours.
• Drive pre-award sourcing efforts by building qualified pipelines, identifying key personnel, and mapping talent markets in advance of contract awards.
• Partner with hiring managers, capture teams, and program leads to translate requirements into actionable sourcing strategies, including title mapping, target companies, and adjacent skill identification.
• Execute data-informed sourcing plans using LinkedIn Recruiter, ClearanceJobs, GitHub, professional networks, and niche platforms to identify and engage passive candidates.
• Develop and optimize outreach strategies, including messaging, personalization, cadence, and follow-ups to maximize response and conversion rates.
• Support high-volume and surge hiring scenarios by rapidly scaling sourcing efforts while maintaining candidate quality and experience.
• Build and maintain long-term talent pipelines and CRM/ATS data integrity, ensuring reusability of candidates across programs and proposals.
• Track and analyze sourcing metrics (response rates, conversion rates, pipeline health, source effectiveness) to continuously refine strategy and improve outcomes.
• Represent MetroStar in the market by proactively building talent communities, engaging passive candidates, and expanding reach beyond traditional job postings.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to refine candidate profiles, adjust sourcing strategies, and continuously improve sourcing effectiveness based on market feedback.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• 2–4 years of full-cycle recruiting or sourcing-driven sales/business development experience, with a demonstrated focus on outbound talent generation.
• 1–2+ years of direct sourcing ownership for hard-to-fill technical or cleared roles, with measurable sourcing-to-hire outcomes.
• Proven experience leveraging non-traditional sourcing platforms (e.g., GitHub, Stack Overflow, ClearanceJobs, niche communities) to identify and engage passive talent.
• Demonstrated ability to build and execute sourcing strategies from zero pipeline, including search string development, talent mapping, and outreach planning.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions while prioritizing sourcing activity based on market scarcity, business impact, and fill risk.
• Demonstrated use of open-source AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, sourcing automation tools) to enhance search strategy, outreach personalization, and recruiter efficiency.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to convert passive candidates through targeted, high-quality outreach.
• Familiarity with federal compliance requirements impacting sourcing, screening, and candidate engagement.
• Proficiency with ATS platforms (e.g., Greenhouse, iCIMS, Jobvite), with emphasis on pipeline tracking, tagging, and sourcing analytics.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools (Excel, Outlook, Teams), with ability to track sourcing metrics and optimize outreach performance.

Base Salary Range: $55,000 – $85,000.

• Total compensation: Potential is expected to range from $85,000 to $185,000+ annually for high performers.

The salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience. The final salary offered will be determined based on several factors including: 

• The candidate's professional background and relevant work experience
• The specific responsibilities of the role and organizational needs
• Internal equity and alignment with current team compensation
• This role is also eligible for additional compensation, subject to the terms and policies of MetroStar, which may include:
• Performance-based bonuses for starts
• Company-paid training and/or certifications
• One time spot bonuses for exceptional performance