Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Job overview

The Talent Acquisition Coordinator role is onsite in Arlington, VA, with at least three days in the office. Compensation is $60,000–$65,000 per year. The coordinator supports Innovative Defense Technologies’ Human Resources team and Emerging Talent Program, which develops early-career talent for work connected to defense customers. The role coordinates recruiting operations and early-career programs so candidates, recruiters, hiring managers, and program participants receive organized support throughout the hiring lifecycle. It also helps maintain recruiting records, improve processes, and deliver campus and internship activities.

What you'll do

• Schedule and manage candidate interviews
• post job descriptions and track candidate progress in recruiting systems
• maintain recruiting data and candidate documentation, including reference checks and I-9 processing
• coordinate with recruiters, hiring managers, and HR
• maintain Talent Acquisition materials and templates
• communicate with candidates
• identify process improvements
• support university recruiting, internships, and early-career programs
• attend career fairs and campus events
• develop internship programming calendars and materials.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

talent acquisition coordinator

recruiting operations

interview coordination

emerging talent program

university recruiting

internship programs

applicant tracking systems

secret clearance eligibility

arlington va

innovative defense technologies

$60k–$65k/year

travel up to 10%

human resources

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Benefits package, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) with immediate vesting and matching, optional 9/80 schedule, tuition assistance, professional development, commuter benefits, and company events.

Why this role

Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain an active Secret U.S. security clearance. Travel up to 10% may be needed.

About the employer

Innovative Defense Technologies is hiring for this role. Industry: Employment Placement Agencies. Sector: 56.