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Talent Acquisition Associate United States Apply Endgame Systems, LLC provides consulting services related to Elastic technology to Government agencies with heightened security needs. Endgame Systems, LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Elastic.  Elastic is a free and open search company that powers enterprise search, observability, and security solutions built on one technology stack that can be deployed anywhere. From finding documents to monitoring infrastructure to hunting for threats, Elastic makes data usable in real-time and at scale. Thousands of organizations worldwide, including Barclays, Cisco, eBay, Fairfax, ING, Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, The Mayo Clinic, NASA, The New York Times, Wikipedia, and Verizon, use Elastic to power mission-critical systems. Founded in 2012, Elastic is a distributed company with Elasticians around the globe. Learn more at elastic.co.  Endgame Systems, LLC, while a subsidiary of Elastic, is an independent entity focused on Government services. At Elastic, we're revolutionizing the search and data analytics space. We're pioneers in the integration of Gen AI, powerful retrieval models like ELSER, and cutting-edge semantic search technologies like vector search, empowering businesses to unlock unprecedented insights and experiences.  By combining the precision of search with the intelligence of AI, Elastic connects data silos for real time insights, analysis, and automated actions that strengthen operational resilience, mitigate cybersecurity risks, and enhance citizen services.    Our Public Sector team is a specialized group focused on enabling government agencies to modernize data workflows, enhance security and services, and deliver mission outcomes using the Elastic Search AI Platform and related technologies.  We’re looking for a motivated and strategic Talent Acquisition Associate to join our Elastic Government Solutions team, with a focus on supporting hiring across the US Public Sector. In this role, you'll be the front line of our recruiting efforts—building diverse talent pipelines, identifying exceptional talent, coordinating end-to-end interview logistics, and partnering closely with the recruiter and hiring teams to deliver a seamless, best-in-class candidate experience from first touchpoint through offer. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys making significant connections. You’ll partner closely with the recruiter, hiring managers, and cross-functional teams to help shape the future of our Elastic Government Solutions team. What You Will Be Doing * Partner with recruiter and hiring managers to deeply understand role requirements and develop effective sourcing strategies. * Proactively identify and engage passive talent through various channels including LinkedIn, job boards, social media, and employee referrals. * Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for USPS Field Operations roles, ensuring a steady stream of qualified candidates. * Screen resumes and conduct initial outreach to assess interest, fit, and alignment with our values and business needs. * Manage candidate data and pipeline activity within our ATS and sourcing tools with accuracy and integrity. * Track and share sourcing metrics and performance data regularly to ensure continued success and improvement. * Contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts by actively sourcing from underrepresented talent pools. * Coordinate, schedule, and manage the logistics for all stages of the interview process (phone, video, and panels), ensuring a smooth and timely experience for candidates and interviewers alike. * Support offer preparation, background check initiation, and pre-employment activities in partnership with recruiters, hiring managers, and HR. What You Bring * Due to the nature of our work with U.S. government customers, candidates must be U.S. citizens, located in the U.S. Central or Eastern Time Zone. Preference will be given to candidates based in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. * 2+ years of experience in sourcing or recruiting, preferably in a fast-paced tech or operations environment. * Experience supporting Field Operations or technical roles. * Familiarity with USPS or similar public sector/government roles is a strong plus. * Proven ability to identify and engage top talent through creative sourcing strategies. * Proficiency with sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, Clearance Jobs, ATS systems like Greenhouse or similar). * Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to represent the company professionally at every candidate touchpoint. * Highly organized and self-motivated with a passion for delivering a phenomenal candidate experience. * Exceptional calendar management and scheduling skills, with experience coordinating complex, multi-stage interviews across various time zones. * A collaborative mindset with the ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities. * Ability to maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive candidate information. Compensation for this role is in the form of base salary.  This role does not have a variable compensation component.   The typical starting salary range for new hires in this role is listed below.  In select locations (including Seattle WA, Los Angeles CA, the San Francisco Bay Area CA, and the New York City Metro Area), an alternate range may apply as specified below.  These ranges represent the lowest to highest salary we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the ranges may be modified in the future.   An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. Elastic believes that employees should have the opportunity to share in the value that we create together for our shareholders. Therefore, in addition to cash compensation, this role is currently eligible to participate in Elastic's stock program.  Our total rewards package also includes a company-matched 401k with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6% of eligible earnings, along with a range of other benefits offered with a holistic emphasis on employee well-being. The typical starting salary range for this role is: $65,000 - $100,000 USD Additional Information - We Take Care of Our People As a distributed company, diversity drives our identity. Whether you’re looking to launch a new career or grow an existing one, Endgame Systems is the type of company where you can balance great work with great life. Your age is only a number. It doesn’t matter if you’re just out of college or your children are; we need you for what you can do. We strive to have parity of benefits across regions and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do. * Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary * Health coverage for you and your family  * Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles * Generous number of vacation days each year * Double your charitable giving - We match up to $1500 (or local currency equivalent) * Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love * Embracing parenthood with minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave Different people approach problems differently. We need that. Endgame Systems is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation. We welcome individuals with disabilities and strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all individuals. To request an accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email We will reply to your request within 24 business hours of submission. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws, view posters linked below: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Poster; Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision Poster; Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) Poster and Know Your Rights (Poster) Please see here for our Privacy Statement.