The Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist is a strategic role focused on attracting, sourcing, and securing the talent that powers CPI's most important asset - our team members.
As a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist with CPI, you will play a critical role in driving full-cycle recruiting operations and ensuring alignment with program requirements, business growth, and the unique compliance demands of government contracting environments.
Duties and Responsibilities:- Lead full-cycle recruiting for technical, cleared, and professional positions across CPI's federal R&D programs and business development pipeline.
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies to identify and engage cleared and clearance-eligible talent through ClearanceJobs, LinkedIn Recruiter, referral programs, and career fairs.
- Partner with hiring managers and senior leadership to define hiring needs, advise on market conditions, and drive evidence-based hiring decisions.
- Support capture and proposal efforts through labor market intelligence, key personnel identification, and staffing plan development.
- Ensure recruiting compliance with OFCCP, EEO, FAR/DFARS, and internal HR policies; maintain audit-ready ATS records.
- Track and report on recruiting metrics including time-to-fill, source effectiveness, and diversity outcomes.
- Collaborate with the FSO and HR team on clearance-related hiring considerations and pre-offer eligibility screening.
- Represent CPI at cleared career fairs and industry events as assigned.
Qualifications/Education/Experience:- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- 7-10 years of full-cycle recruiting experience in federal government contracting environments.
- 3+ years of experience recruiting for SECRET or Top Secret cleared positions with demonstrated knowledge of clearance processes and DISS.
- Proven success sourcing and closing passive candidates for technical and mission-critical roles.
- Proficiency with ATS platforms and GovCon recruiting tools (ClearanceJobs, LinkedIn Recruiter, or similar).
- Strong knowledge of OFCCP compliance, EEO requirements, and federal contractor employment obligations.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to partner effectively with hiring managers and senior leadership.
- Proficiency in Google Workspace.
- AIRS recruiting certification (CIR, PRC, CDR, or CSSR) preferred.
- U.S. Citizenship required.
Benefits- 401(k), Profit Sharing and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Disability insurance (short-term and long-term)
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health, Dental and Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental Leave
- Tuition reimbursement
