Associate Specialist, Talent Acquisition, Proposal Recruitment

Associate Specialist, Talent Acquisition, Proposal Recruitment

City/Country Location Details Bethesda, Maryland

Employment Status Full-Time Regular

Job Type Corporate

Job Title: Associate Specialist, Talent Acquisition, Proposal Recruitment (P4)

Department: USG People - Talent Acquisition

Reports to: Director, Proposal Recruitment

Work Location: Bethesda, Maryland USA

Position Overview:

The USG Talent Acquisition team is responsible for identifying, cultivating and managing talent aligned to DAI's US Government business unit's core and strategic growth strategies. The Associate Specialist, Talent Acquisition, Proposal Recruitment will serve as talent partner for recruitment activities for a growing global program US government portfolio. They will identify and support sourcing and recruitment for positions identified, and utilize these strategies to develop a talent network within DAI's proposal teams.

This is a full-time, permanent position which requires authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities:

Recruitment

• Work with senior recruiters to support full-cycle strategic and proposal recruitment efforts that require creative applications of knowledge to specific recruitment challenges.

• Source appropriate candidates through internal and external networks, industry events, DAI's internal recruitment database and online electronic resources.

• Follow standardized processes to screen and select the best candidates, ensuring compliance with all governmental and client employment specifications.

• In partnership with compensation, negotiate candidate salaries, benefits and allowances within proposal budget constraints and client regulations.

• Draft candidates' CVs to address qualifications required for roles specified in proposals; provide other writing inputs to proposals, as needed.

• Ensure the integrity of the data in the Recruitment Management System (RMS). Monitors performance; maintains and updates the RMS database. Provides RMS access as requested based on approved access parameter; troubleshoot when individuals are having difficulty with RMS; liaise with the Office of Information Management and Technology (OIMT) to communicate user problems.

• Assist with corporate recruitment career fair and outreach events including registration, preparation of materials, invitations, and other duties as assigned.

• Support the relevant proposal or project teams in developing and maintaining strategic rosters of industry experts for anticipated vacancies and emerging talent needs within portfolios.

Additional responsibilities as deemed necessary.

Qualifications & Skills:

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade P4: Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in talent acquisition, business development, or international development and a college degree. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment with only general direction.

• Demonstrated ability to take responsibility for assignments and report on progress with minimal oversight.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with internal clients and external candidates, both verbally and in writing and tailor communication style to diverse audiences.

• Able to build and maintain excellent working relationships with staff at all levels of the organization and external clients from diverse backgrounds.

• Able and willing to travel to any country where DAI currently operates or may wish to operate, barring times when DAI Global Security has deemed travel unsafe (estimated travel requirement up to 4 times per year).

• Excellent interpersonal and time management skills, and ability to work effectively with diverse teams and handle many tasks simultaneously, often with inflexible deadlines.

• Authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred, but not required:

• Proficiency in a second language (French, Spanish, Russian, or Arabic) preferred.

• Relevant professional experience includes working in the international development sector, preferably in recruitment/talent acquisition, project management, or business development.

Compensation & Benefits:

For P4 employees working the United States, the full-time equivalent annual base salary for this position is expected to be between $71,667 to $77,991.

Salary for part-time employees will be prorated based on actual hours worked. Actual offers will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, qualifications, relevant education, experience, skills, seniority, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Eligible U.S.-based employees, will be able to enroll in medical, dental and vision insurance, plus a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match. Additionally, employees will be eligible for company-paid annual leave (vacation & holidays), sick leave, parental leave; as well as short- and long-term disability coverage. Detailed information will be provided at the time a formal offer is extended.

For employees working outside of the United States, compensation and benefits will vary based on location.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran.

DAI and its employees are committed to confronting discrimination in all forms, nurturing respect for our interpersonal relationships, and holding ourselves accountable for positive change within the company and in the communities, cultures, and countries in which we live and work. DAI is committed to attracting and retaining the best employees from all races, ethnicities, and backgrounds in our continued effort to become a better development partner.

DAI upholds the highest ethical standards. We are committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment as well as other ethical breaches. All our positions are therefore subject to stringent vetting and reference checks.

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