Talent Acquisition Specialist (Minimum of Secret Clearance Prefe

GCI embodies excellence, integrity and professionalism. The employees supporting our customers deliver unique, high-value mission solutions while effectively leverage the technological expertise of our valued workforce to meet critical mission requirements in the areas of Data Analytics and Software Development, Engineering, Targeting and Analysis, Operations, Training, and Cyber Operations. We maximize opportunities for success by building and maintaining trusted and reliable partnerships with our customers and industry.

At GCI, we solve the hard problems. As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, a typical day will include the following duties:

• Reviews resumes, advertising responses and employment applications.
• Interviews and screens applicants for technical competence, applicable background and skills, individual goals and ability to fit in the organization and function effectively
• Coordinates the conduct of reference checks and evaluates reference data concerning previous employment record
• Makes employment recommendations based on information developed through interviews, reference checks, applications and resumes
• Acts as internal staff consultant for line and staff management on employment matters
• Assists managers in evaluating applicant qualifications and selection of most qualified candidates
• Gathers, prepares, and analyzes a variety of employment data relating to advertising effectiveness, turnover, minority employment, recruiting campaigns and related items as required
• Participates in and formulates basic recommendations in the development of short and long range manpower and employment objectives considering such factors as corporate growth objectives, manpower availability, employment lead time requirements and the like
• Develops advertising campaigns by preparing copy for classified employment advertisements, determining ad placement and coordinating advertising schedules in appropriate media
• Plans and conducts college recruiting programs
• Establishes and maintains contact with a variety of potential applicant resources including search firms, governmental agencies, college placement centers, trade schools, and related organizations
• May coach and review the work of less-experienced professionals.

A candidate must be a US Citizen and minimum of Secret Clearance Preferred.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: BA/BS (or equivalent experience), 5+ years of experience