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 at Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) plays a crucial role in the Talent Acquisition organization, focusing on sourcing and attracting highly skilled technical talent in the aerospace and defense sectors. This position requires collaboration with hiring managers to understand technical requirements and develop effective sourcing strategies. The recruiter will be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of recruiting activities, ensuring a strong pipeline of qualified candidates, particularly those with security clearances, while adhering to MTSI's employee-first culture and core values.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Conduct market and competitor research to gather intel for recruitment.
• Locate, contact, and screen candidates for basic qualifications and interest.
• Track and maintain pipelines of active and passive candidates.
• Utilize recruiting tools and networks to identify candidates.
• Perform full lifecycle recruiting activities when required.
• Manage candidate activity within the iCIMS ATS while complying with OFCCP guidelines.
• Create and foster relationships with diverse professional organizations for recruitment.
• Attend job fairs, events, and college recruiting activities as necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 6+ years of relevant experience in recruiting cleared DOD candidates.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Exceptional sourcing skills for high-quality, cleared candidates.
• Experience with iCIMS ATS or similar systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect privacy of information.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the staffing industry.
• Proficiency in Boolean search techniques.
• Passion for aerospace, defense, and space systems.
• Experience in supporting proposal recruiting.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects.

Benefits

• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with 6% match
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Flexible schedule