Talent Acquisition Specialist

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

5+ years of full cycle business and technical recruiting experience closing both internal and external candidates

3+ years of experience with Applicant Tracking Systems

1+ years of experience sourcing talent using a variety of tools including LinkedIn and professional networks, Boolean searches, and other social media tools

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

3-5 years of experience recruiting in a recruiting agency environment

Experience recruiting candidates with security clearances

Experience sourcing, engaging, and hiring software engineers

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

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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 offeringsifrom 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. i