[Hiring] Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist @BAE Systems

Role Description

We are seeking a detail‑oriented and proactive Sourcing Specialist to support high‑volume hiring across our IT and Digital organizations. In this role, you will partner closely with recruiters to drive a coordinated, high‑quality talent pipeline.

As a Sourcing Specialist, you will provide hands‑on sourcing support while also assisting with recruiting workflows, including:

• Application review
• Candidate prioritization
• Requisition management
• Light scheduling

The ideal candidate thrives in fast‑paced environments, operates with strong judgment, and enjoys collaborating with a small, agile TA team to ensure consistent candidate flow and organized processes.

Estimated contract duration is 6 to 9 months.

Qualifications

• Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 4 years work experience or equivalent experience
• 5+ years experience in talent sourcing, candidate screening, recruiting coordination, or TA operations (IT or technical recruiting preferred)
• Experience using ATS, CRM, and modern sourcing tools/AI enabled platforms
• Strong ability to assess resumes for skill fit and alignment with hiring criteria
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in environments with ambiguity
• Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and confidently with leaders
• Comfortable working independently in a fast paced environment
• Prior experience supporting technical recruiting (Cyber, Cloud, Digital, Software)
• Experience coordinating interviews or supporting scheduling logistics
• Understanding of talent intelligence concepts or market research
• Experience in an enterprise environment with structured recruiting processes

Requirements

• Partner with the recruiter team to prioritize sourcing workload across active and passive talent pipelines
• Source candidates for active and passive pipelines using LinkedIn Recruiter, CRM tools, social platforms, and other search technologies
• Build targeted talent lists and conduct outreach to engage passive candidates
• Maintain a steady pipeline for recurring technical and digital skill sets
• Review inbound applications, assess qualifications, and prioritize candidates for recruiter review
• Conduct initial alignment screens as needed (non-decision screens)
• Manage requisition updates in ATS, ensuring all data is accurate and current
• Organize candidate notes, track pipeline movement, and maintain structured workflows
• Partner with recruiters to maintain hiring timelines and SLA adherence
• Flag pipeline risks (low volume, skill misalignment, delays) and proactively recommend actions
• Assist in managing outreach campaigns, CRM projects, and reporting pulls when needed
• Coordinate interview scheduling for early stage screens or simple panel alignments
• Communicate professionally with candidates and hiring teams to ensure a strong experience

Benefits

• This position is for a contract engagement with an estimated duration of 6-9 months
• The individual selected for this role will be employed by a third‑party staffing partner, not by BAE Systems, Inc.
• Engagement terms, including employment, benefits, and payroll administration, will be managed directly by the third‑party partner