Senior Technical Talent Acquisition Specialist (Technical Recruiter)--REMOTE

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About Us:Bixal is a consulting company based in Fairfax, VA, working alongside governments and organizations to help them deliver better services and experiences to the communities they serve. Using evidence-based knowledge and technology, Bixal empowers clients to deliver on their missions more effectively by fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.

LocationThis role can work remotely from anywhere in the USA. You must be legally authorized to work in the US. Bixal does not provide visa sponsorship. 

What Will You Do?Bixal, a fast-growing agency providing holistic Digital Transformation to clients based in Fairfax VA. We are seeking a driven and resourceful Senior Technical Talent Acquisition Specialist with a strong focus on proactive sourcing to support full-life-cycle recruitment for government contracting roles and home-office positions across the United States and abroad. In this role, you will play a critical part in building pipelines of top talent, ensuring organizational needs are met with agility, compliance, precision, and a high degree of internal customer service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Strategically identify and engage high-caliber candidates through advanced sourcing techniques, including Boolean searches, LinkedIn Recruiter, social media platforms, professional associations, and talent communities.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of cleared and non-cleared candidates for current and future needs, focusing on high-demand technical and functional roles.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment, from requisition intake to onboarding, ensuring a seamless and positive candidate experience.
• Recruit for positions aligned with government contracting requirements, including understanding clearance levels (e.g., Secret, TS/SCI) and adhering to FAR, DFARS, and other regulations.
• Partner closely with hiring managers, proposal teams, and leadership to anticipate staffing needs, develop hiring strategies, and create compelling job descriptions.
• Support global hiring efforts, including sourcing candidates for overseas assignments, understanding regional compliance requirements, and managing relocation processes.
• Ensure all recruitment activities comply with OFCCP, EEO, and other applicable laws, maintaining accurate records in the ATS and providing regular hiring metrics to leadership.
• Promote the organization’s mission and culture through targeted outreach, social media campaigns, and participation in industry events to attract diverse talent.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, compensation benchmarks, and competitive hiring practices to inform recruitment strategies and enhance candidate engagement.
• Contribute to initiatives aimed at enhancing the Talent Acquisition team’s service delivery, such as process improvement projects, implementing new tools or technologies, and developing best practices.
• Contribute to business development and thought leadership through content creation, industry presentations, and identifying growth opportunities in federal sector OD and talent management. (Must be on all JDs)
• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field, plus at least 4 years of related experience.·
• Proven successful experience in full-life-cycle recruitment, including a track record of proactive sourcing for government contracting roles.
• Strong understanding of technical roles, such as software development, cybersecurity, and data analysis, and familiarity with industry tools and frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize advanced sourcing techniques and tools to identify and engage passive candidates.
• Exceptional relationship-building, negotiation, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple requisitions and tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with hiring regulations and requirements, including OFCCP, EEO, and other government-specific compliance standards.
• Proficiency in ATS platforms (e.g., iCIMS, Workday, Taleo), LinkedIn Recruiter, and sourcing tools like Hiretual or SeekOut.
• Proven commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging in all work

Nice to Haves

• Experience with International Recruitment
• Experience recruiting for Public Trust and Secret Clearance roles
• AIRS Certifications