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Sourcing Specialist (6-9 month contract) | US Remote
BAE Systems
🇺🇸 United States
Remote
Mid level
1 week ago
67,728 – 115,138
- Agile
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- CRM
- AI
- Pension
1 week ago
Job Description
We are seeking a detail‑oriented and proactive Sourcing Specialist to support high‑volume hiring across our IT and Digital organizations. In this role, you will partner closely with recruiters to drive a coordinated, high‑quality talent pipeline.
As a Sourcing Specialist, you will provide hands‑on sourcing support while also assisting with recruiting workflows, including application review, candidate prioritization, requisition management, and light scheduling.
The ideal candidate thrives in fast‑paced environments, operates with strong judgment, and enjoys collaborating with a small, agile TA team to ensure consistent candidate flow and organized processes.
Estimated contract duration is 6 to 9 months.Â
Key Responsibilities
Sourcing & Talent Identification
- Partner with the recruiter team to prioritize sourcing workload across active and passive talent pipelines and understand the evolving skill needs and align sourcing strategies.
- Source candidates for active and passive pipelines using LinkedIn Recruiter, CRM tools, social platforms, and other search technologies.
- Build targeted talent lists and conduct outreach to engage passive candidates.
- Maintain a steady pipeline for recurring technical and digital skill sets.
Recruiter Support & Candidate Review
- Review inbound applications, assess qualifications, and prioritize candidates for recruiter review.
- Conduct initial alignment screens as needed (non decision screens).
- Manage requisition updates in ATS, ensuring all data is accurate and current.
- Organize candidate notes, track pipeline movement, and maintain structured workflows.
Process & Workflow Management
- Partner with recruiters to maintain hiring timelines and SLA adherence.
- Flag pipeline risks (low volume, skill misalignment, delays) and proactively recommend actions.
- Assist in managing outreach campaigns, CRM projects, and reporting pulls when needed.
- Coordinate interview scheduling for early stage screens or simple panel alignments.
- Communicate professionally with candidates and hiring teams to ensure a strong experience.
This position is for a contract engagement with an estimated duration of 6-9 months. The individual selected for this role will be employed by a third‑party staffing partner, not by BAE Systems, Inc. Engagement terms, including employment, benefits, and payroll administration, will be managed directly by the third‑party partner.
Required Skills and Education
- 5+ years experience in talent sourcing, candidate screening, recruiting coordination, or TA operations (IT or technical recruiting preferred).
- Experience using ATS, CRM, and modern sourcing tools/AI enabled platforms.
- Strong ability to assess resumes for skill fit and alignment with hiring criteria.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in environments with ambiguity; able to adapt quickly, establish clarity where processes are evolving, and maintain momentum when direction or priorities shift.Â
- Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and confidently with leaders, maintaining strong judgment and appropriate stakeholder alignment.
- Comfortable working independently in a fast paced environment; strong prioritization and follow through.Â
Preferred Skills and Education
- Prior experience supporting technical recruiting (Cyber, Cloud, Digital, Software).
- Experience coordinating interviews or supporting scheduling logistics.
- Understanding of talent intelligence concepts or market research.
- Experience in an enterprise environment with structured recruiting processes.
About BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Benefits Information
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).
- Sector: BAE Systems Inc, HQ
- Job Category: Other Professionals
- Salary Min Point: 67728
- Salary Max Point: 115138
- Full Time / Part Time: Full-Time
- Career Level: Experienced
- Travel Percentage: 0%
- Shift: 1st Shift
- U.S. Person Required: Yes
- Clearance Level – Must be able to obtain for position: None
- Clearance Level – Must currently possess: None
- Additional City (1): Falls Church
- Additional State/Province (1): Virginia
- Additional City (2): Nashua
- Additional State/Province (2): New Hampshire
- Additional City (3): Broomfield
- Additional State/Province (3): Colorado
- Confidential Req: Yes
- Country: United States
- U.S. Citizenship Required: No
Sourcing Specialist (6-9 month contract) | US Remote · BAE Systems