Technical Recruiter, Aerospace and Defense

$70,000 - $100,000/Yr

Modern Technology Solutions - Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Colorado Springs, CO

11-50 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Technical Recruiter and Strategy Partner at MTSI plays a crucial role in the Talent Acquisition organization by leveraging expertise to attract and recruit highly skilled technical talent. This position involves collaborating with hiring managers, developing sourcing strategies, and maintaining a strong pipeline of candidates, particularly those with security clearances. The recruiter will also engage in full lifecycle recruiting activities and contribute to the company's mission in defense and space sectors.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for and adhere to MTSI's employee-first culture and core values.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand technical requirements of roles and functions.
• Develop effective sourcing strategies to present multiple qualified candidates for each opening.
• Source, engage, and recruit passive talent through creative sourcing strategies.
• Focus on sourcing cleared level candidates and maintain a strong pipeline of candidates.
• Conduct market and competitor research to gather intel for recruitment.
• Locate, contact, and screen candidates for basic qualifications and interest.
• Track, develop, and maintain pipelines of active and passive candidates.
• Utilize proactive search techniques using various recruiting tools and networks.
• Perform full lifecycle recruiting activities including sourcing, screening, and offer negotiation.
• Manage candidate activity within the iCIMS applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Travel occasionally for hiring events or recruitment-related activities.
• Create and foster relationships with colleagues and diverse professional organizations.
• Maintain records on applicant flow and outreach efforts.
• Attend job fairs, events, conferences, and college recruiting activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 6+ years of relevant experience supporting search for cleared DOD candidates.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Exceptional sourcing skills in identifying high-quality, cleared candidates.
• Experience working within iCIMS ATS or similar systems.
• Eligibility to access sensitive information, requiring US citizenship.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the staffing industry.
• Proficiency in Boolean search techniques.
• Passion for aerospace, defense, and space systems.
• Ability to create great candidate experiences using technology.

Benefits

• Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year.
• Flexible schedules.
• 6% 401k match with immediate vesting.
• Semi-annual bonus eligibility.
• Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement.
• Life and disability insurance options.
• Zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan.