Talent Acquisition Specialist
Remote in Colorado Springs or Remote, CO, US • Posted 30+ days ago • Updated 6 hours agoFull Time
On-site
Depends on Experience
Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, Inc.
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Job Details
Skills
- FOCUS
- Training
- Network
- Job Boards
- Customer Service
- Negotiations
- Collaboration
- Multitasking
- Management
- Organizational Skills
- Attention To Detail
- Applicant Tracking System
- LinkedIn
- Social Media
- Sourcing
- SATCOM
- Recruiting
- Aerospace
- Communication
- Insurance
Summary
Job Description
Kratos Space, Training, and Cyber has an exciting opportunity for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Internal Recruiting Team. In this position, you will collaborate with engineering business leaders to create and implement recruitment strategies that drive our business forward. With a focus on candidate experience and delivering results, this role is critical to our long-term success in the Defense, Space, Cyber, Technology and Training business. We invite you to join us in our mission to secure the best engineering talent to help build the future of aerospace and defense.
We're looking for individuals who can drive and manage our process and be a strategic partner to our hiring managers.
Position Responsibilities:
Partner with hiring leaders to understand the needs of the business, build and implement candidate generation strategies, and deliver the best candidates for each open position
Build a pipeline of qualified candidates and maintain relationships with active candidate pools to address ahead-of-demand hiring needs
Source and engage candidates using internal and external tools
Manage all candidate communications while ensuring positive candidate experience
Generate pipelines and calibrate regularly with hiring managers and hiring teams
Leverage multiple sourcing strategies and channels including your external network, job boards, and internal referrals to provide high-quality candidates for open positions
Provide proactive and consistent communication with hiring managers and program leaders on recruitment process, strategy, and status
Ability to deliver outstanding candidate and client service, negotiation, and closing skills
Advocate for both clients and candidates throughout the hiring process by establishing regular touch points and diligent follow through.
Collaborate with other recruiting team members on initiatives and other hiring needs
Ability to multitask, take initiative, prioritize, and manage time effectively
Experience sourcing utilizing various social media methods (LinkedIn and similar applications)
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal skills
Experience and Skills
5+ years of full cycle business and technical recruiting experience closing both internal and external candidates
3-5 years of experience recruiting in a recruiting agency environment
3+ years of experience with Applicant Tracking Systems
Experience sourcing talent using a variety of tools including LinkedIn and professional networks, Boolean searches, and other social media tools
Experience sourcing, engaging, and hiring software engineers / system engineers
Proven recruiting experience for SATCOM/Space roles
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Experience recruiting candidates with security clearances
Proven track record collaborating and building positive relationships with internal partners including business leaders, HR, and employee groups
Demonstrated ability working and excelling in a fast-paced, variable environment
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
#LI-Hybrid
The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, and skills.
Competitive salary based on experience and education
Salary Range: $97,000-$107,000
Kratos is valued for our ability to design and deliver leading edge, resilient solutions for aerospace communication, control, awareness and mission success across a continuum of offerings-from commercial to tailored custom solutions and integrated programs. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And we always deliver.
This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Job Benefits
Kratos Space, Training, and Cyber has an exciting opportunity for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Internal Recruiting Team. In this position, you will collaborate with engineering business leaders to create and implement recruitment strategies that drive our business forward. With a focus on candidate experience and delivering results, this role is critical to our long-term success in the Defense, Space, Cyber, Technology and Training business. We invite you to join us in our mission to secure the best engineering talent to help build the future of aerospace and defense.
We're looking for individuals who can drive and manage our process and be a strategic partner to our hiring managers.
Position Responsibilities:
Partner with hiring leaders to understand the needs of the business, build and implement candidate generation strategies, and deliver the best candidates for each open position
Build a pipeline of qualified candidates and maintain relationships with active candidate pools to address ahead-of-demand hiring needs
Source and engage candidates using internal and external tools
Manage all candidate communications while ensuring positive candidate experience
Generate pipelines and calibrate regularly with hiring managers and hiring teams
Leverage multiple sourcing strategies and channels including your external network, job boards, and internal referrals to provide high-quality candidates for open positions
Provide proactive and consistent communication with hiring managers and program leaders on recruitment process, strategy, and status
Ability to deliver outstanding candidate and client service, negotiation, and closing skills
Advocate for both clients and candidates throughout the hiring process by establishing regular touch points and diligent follow through.
Collaborate with other recruiting team members on initiatives and other hiring needs
Ability to multitask, take initiative, prioritize, and manage time effectively
Experience sourcing utilizing various social media methods (LinkedIn and similar applications)
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal skills
Experience and Skills
5+ years of full cycle business and technical recruiting experience closing both internal and external candidates
3-5 years of experience recruiting in a recruiting agency environment
3+ years of experience with Applicant Tracking Systems
Experience sourcing talent using a variety of tools including LinkedIn and professional networks, Boolean searches, and other social media tools
Experience sourcing, engaging, and hiring software engineers / system engineers
Proven recruiting experience for SATCOM/Space roles
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Experience recruiting candidates with security clearances
Proven track record collaborating and building positive relationships with internal partners including business leaders, HR, and employee groups
Demonstrated ability working and excelling in a fast-paced, variable environment
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
#LI-Hybrid
The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, and skills.
Competitive salary based on experience and education
Salary Range: $97,000-$107,000
Kratos is valued for our ability to design and deliver leading edge, resilient solutions for aerospace communication, control, awareness and mission success across a continuum of offerings-from commercial to tailored custom solutions and integrated programs. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And we always deliver.
This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Job Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
- Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Paid Time-Off (PTO)
- Holidays
- Education Reimbursement
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
- Dice Id: 10152085
- Position Id: 85347-366662
- Posted 30+ days ago
Company Info
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. develops and delivers a wide range of products, services and solutions that support government and commercial customers around the world. We specialize in delivering mission-critical systems, advanced technologies and engineering solutions in areas ranging from unmanned solutions to space systems, secure communications, C5ISR, training and more. With offices across the United States and in technology centers around the globe, our people are dedicated to solving complex challenges that demand creative, innovative thinking.
Kratos offers a competitive Benefits package including a 401(k) plan with an employer match and an employee stock purchase program.
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