Talent Acquisition Associate

Fully remote recruiting with room to grow. As a Talent Acquisition Associate, you will support full life cycle recruiting by partnering closely with hiring managers and Talent Acquisition colleagues to identify, attract, assess, and hire top talent. ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, and this role is designed for candidates who can work within U.S. time zones and standard business hours.

Location: Reston, VA (remote)

Pay range: USD 74,090 - 125,954 per yearly (full-time)

What you will do

• Full Lifecycle Recruiting: Support end-to-end recruiting activities in partnership with Talent Acquisition colleagues and hiring managers.
• Sourcing and Talent Attraction: Identify and attract candidates through structured recruiting outreach.
• Hiring Manager Partnership: Coordinate recruiting efforts with hiring managers to support hiring needs.
• Candidate Experience: Help ensure candidates receive clear, professional, and timely communication throughout the process.
• Systems Compliance & Reporting: Maintain compliance and support accurate reporting using recruiting systems and processes.
• Professional Growth and Collaboration: Collaborate across Talent Acquisition, HR partners, hiring managers, and cross-functional stakeholders while continuously expanding recruiting knowledge and skills.

What you bring

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 2+ years of recruiting experience.
• Additional experience: 2+ years of coordination, scheduling, logistics, administrative, or customer service experience.
• Competencies: Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality, compliance, and meeting established deadlines.
• Communication & organization: Strong communication, organizational, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
• Recruiting execution: Ability to recruit and fill recurring hiring classes to support ongoing business and workforce demands.
• Ownership: Take ownership of assigned recruiting activities with accountability and attention to detail.
• Collaboration: Work effectively with Talent Acquisition colleagues, HR partners, hiring managers, and cross-functional stakeholders.

Tools you will use

You will work with Workday, Beamery, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), CRM platforms, and Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience using Workday, Beamery, or other ATS/CRM platforms.
• Experience sourcing candidates through social media, networking platforms, and online research tools.
• Familiarity with employment laws, compliance requirements, and recruiting best practices.
• Experience leveraging AI and automation tools throughout the recruiting lifecycle to improve efficiency, enhance decision-making, and elevate the candidate and hiring manager experience.
• Candidates based in the DMV area or within commuting distance of headquarters (Reston, VA) are preferred; qualified candidates from other locations may also be considered.

Application notes

This application must be submitted directly by the applicant for consideration. Failure to submit directly may result in the application being excluded for consideration.

Applicants needing an accommodation for disability or religious purposes in connection with the application process should contact [email protected].

ICF workplace information

• ICF is an equal opportunity employer.
• Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered.
• Reasonable Accommodations are available in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, email [email protected]. Information provided will be kept confidential and used only as needed to provide the accommodation.
• Read more about workplace discrimination rights or benefit offerings included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act.

Candidate AI usage policy

At ICF, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (in-person or virtual) is not permitted. Candidates should contact [email protected] in advance if an accommodation is needed that involves the use of AI.

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