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Shape the Future of Talent in Aviation & Defense - Join Us as a Talent Acquisition Sourcer
PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a global leader in the aviation, aerospace, and defense industry to find a talented Talent Acquisition Sourcer who is passionate about connecting exceptional talent with groundbreaking opportunities.
If you're a strategic sourcer who thrives on uncovering passive talent, building strong talent pipelines, and partnering with recruiters and hiring leaders to solve complex hiring challenges, this is your opportunity to make a direct impact on mission-critical programs and innovative technologies shaping the future.
About the Role
As a Talent Acquisition Sourcer, you'll serve as a strategic sourcing expert focused on identifying, engaging, and pre-qualifying top-tier talent across technical and business functions. You'll leverage advanced sourcing techniques, market intelligence, and relationship-building skills to attract highly sought-after candidates, including engineering professionals and cleared talent.
This position is ideal for a sourcing professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, values collaboration, and excels at finding exceptional candidates others can't.
Position: Talent Acquisition Sourcer
Employment Type: Full-Time (Contract)
Location: Fully Remote
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 1st Shift (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Pay Rate starting at : $40.00 per hour
Please note: This role is focused on sourcing talent. Recruiter-only backgrounds will not be considered unless accompanied by significant sourcing experience.
What You'll Do
Strategic Talent Acquisition

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with business hiring objectives.
• Analyze labor market trends, talent availability, and competitor activity to support hiring decisions.
• Partner closely with recruiters and hiring managers to understand workforce needs and build targeted talent pipelines.
• Deliver talent market insights and sourcing data to stakeholders and leadership.

Talent Sourcing & Pipeline Development

• Source passive and active candidates across technical and non-technical disciplines.
• Utilize platforms such as:
  
  • LinkedIn Recruiter
  • HireEZ
  • SeekOut
  • Juicebox
  • ClearanceJobs
  • Indeed
  • Professional networking sites
  • Niche job boards
• Conduct advanced Boolean and X-Ray searches to identify hard-to-find talent.
• Build and maintain robust talent communities for current and future hiring needs.
• Attract and engage candidates with active security clearances.

Candidate Engagement & Assessment

• Conduct phone screens and candidate assessments.
• Evaluate candidates for technical qualifications, cultural fit, and career alignment.
• Develop positive candidate relationships throughout the hiring process.
• Pre-close qualified candidates to improve offer acceptance rates.
• Partner with recruiters to ensure a seamless candidate experience.

Events & Brand Promotion

• Support virtual and in-person recruiting initiatives.
• Participate in targeted recruiting campaigns, networking events, and career fairs.
• Promote employment branding through social media and professional networking channels.

Data & Process Excellence

• Maintain accurate candidate records and sourcing activity within CRM and ATS systems.
• Ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy.
• Track sourcing metrics and provide actionable insights to leaders and hiring teams.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of sourcing and/or full-cycle recruiting experience
• Strong experience sourcing passive talent using:
  
  • LinkedIn Recruiter
  • HireEZ
  • SeekOut
  • Juicebox
• Demonstrated success sourcing technical talent across disciplines such as:
  
  • Systems Engineering
  • Software Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Aerospace Engineering
• Experience sourcing business, operations, production, and supply chain professionals
• Previous experience sourcing cleared candidates and understanding security clearance requirements
• Experience conducting candidate phone screens and qualification assessments
• Strong research, networking, and talent-mapping abilities
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-changing environment
• This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in both agency and corporate recruiting environments
• Aerospace and Defense industry sourcing or recruiting experience
• Knowledge of government contracting and cleared hiring processes
• Experience supporting high-volume and hard-to-fill requisitions
• Strong understanding of talent market analytics and workforce planning strategies

Why Join Us?
At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect talented professionals with organizations that are changing the world through innovation. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to support a leading aviation and defense organization while working remotely with a highly collaborative talent acquisition team.
What Makes This Opportunity Special?

• Fully remote work environment
• Competitive pay range starting at $40.00 per hour
• Partner with an industry-leading aerospace and defense organization
• Work on cutting-edge programs and mission-driven initiatives
• Collaborate with experienced recruiters, hiring leaders, and sourcing professionals
• Influence hiring strategies through market intelligence and talent insights
• Opportunity to build expertise in one of the most competitive talent markets in the country

Enjoy a Better Work-Life Balance
This opportunity follows a 9/80 schedule, allowing employees to work nine-hour days Monday through Thursday and enjoy every other Friday off.
Ready to Build Talent Pipelines That Power Innovation?
If you're a sourcing professional who loves uncovering hard-to-find talent, building strategic relationships, and contributing to the success of world-class aerospace and defense programs, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help shape the workforce behind tomorrow's most innovative aviation and defense solutions.
PDS Tech Commercial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Military-connected talent, veterans, and individuals with security clearance experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
Pay Details: $40.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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