Senior Talent Sourcing and Acquisition Specialist

Are you passionate about finding top talent and helping to shape the future of an organization? Are you someone who is great at making connections between people?

Ripple Effect is looking for a Talent Sourcing and Acquisition Specialist to join our Human Resources (HR) Department and support our clients’ missions in biomedical research and health/healthcare support. This role will work closely with the HR team as well as with leadership and hiring managers to strategically recruit for a government contracting positions in science, project management, communications, evaluation, and information technology (IT), leveraging advanced sourcing techniques to identify and engage high-quality candidates and establishing pipelines of talent and engaged networks to support both current and future workforce needs.

If this position sounds of interest, there’s a place for you here at Ripple Effect! We are a diverse, progressive, and engaging work environment. We offer a multitude of incentives and flexible work options that work for you and your lifestyle.

General Information 

• Job Code: PRO-RC-04T 
• Location: Ripple Effect Headquarters – Rockville, MD 
• Employee Type: Exempt, Full-Time Regular  
  (Ask our recruiters about flexible work arrangements) 
• Telework: Partial
• Number of Openings: 1 
• Salary Range: $86,045 to $98,952 (how we pay and promote) 

Responsibilities 

• Serve as primary point of contact for the sourcing and engagement of applicants from a variety of channels (social media networks, professional organizations, specialty job boards, etc.) to build pipelines based on experience and networks.
• Observe trends in the labor market and advise hiring managers on how to select the right positions to capitalize on trends and bring the best talent to Ripple Effect.
• Actively promote Ripple Effect externally through professional networks (including in-person events) and professional social media channels, especially in science and healthcare markets.
• Coordinate with hiring managers to understand position requirements and desired candidate profiles for a variety of technical and non-technical roles, advising of strategies that maximize talent pools.
• Identify and recommend optimal outreach activities and events. Work with corporate communications to develop and distribute materials for events and outreach.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations and security clearance requirements in the talent acquisition process.
• Perform a wide variety of recruiting-related tasks including corresponding with candidates, screening for minimum qualifications, conducting phone screens, scheduling interviews, and providing thoughtful candidate evaluations.
• Assist with collecting, tracking and reporting on key departmental metrics and hiring status.
• Contribute to human resource practices that support a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience 

• Bachelor's degree
• 6 years of relevant professional experience
• At least 3 years’ experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS)
• At least 2 years’ experience sourcing passive candidates

Basic Requirements 

• Demonstrated networking skills and ability to source and secure high-caliber talent in competitive job markets, especially science and health care markets
• Previous experience and proficiency with advanced sourcing platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter
• Experience networking and building relationships through various platforms, including social media, job boards, career fairs, etc.
• Strong understanding of recruiting life cycle, with experience executing tasks for the efficient management of position pipelines
• Comprehensive knowledge of sourcing and recruitment best practices
• Detail-oriented and highly organized, capable of managing multiple recruitment actions and ensuring compliance with federal hiring practices
• Exceptional customer service skills and a professional communication style (verbal and written)
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook, Teams)
• Strong understanding of labor market conditions as well as scientific and health job markets
• Previous experience with recruiting in the Government Contracting Industry and the unique challenges and requirements of recruiting within this sector
• Must be able and willing to report to Ripple Headquarters office (Rockville, MD) 1-2 days per week

 To be successful at Ripple Effect, you must be able to pay attention to details, clearly communicate, work independently, and have an eagerness to learn. Learn more about what makes Ripple so great check out our capabilities.  

Skills That Set You Apart 

• Previous experience recruiting for specialized requirements like DOD clearances
• Strong understanding of and proficiency in Workable

If you don’t have all of the skills above, don’t be discouraged—no resume paints a complete picture of a person. There’s a good chance you’re more wonderful than you think, so please apply! 

About Ripple Effect 

 Ripple Effect is an award-winning women-owned small business providing professional consulting and exceptional talent for federal, private, and non-profit clients. We deliver multi-disciplinary solutions across Communications & Outreach, Research & Evaluation, Program Management & Policy, Digital Transformation, and Technical & Scientific Support solutions with a focus on science, research, and healthcare domains. 

Hiring Process | Life at Ripple | DEIA 

Ripple Effect rewards our employees for their contributions to our mission in many ways, from competitive pay and exceptional benefits to a range of work/life programs based on your employment classification and personalized preferences. 

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Ripple Effect is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, political affiliation, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please let us know by contacting our HR department at HR@rippleeffect.com or your recruiter. Eligibility for employment will be verified using E-verify.