Talent Acquisition Coordinator

About the Role

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) is seeking a Talent Acquisition Coordinator to join their Human Resources team in Arlington, VA. This role will support all aspects of the recruiting life-cycle and provide administrative support for IDT’s Emerging Talent Program.

Clearance & Location Requirements

• Applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
• This is an on-site position requiring at least 3 days in office at the Arlington, VA location.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition Operations (50%)

• Coordinate interview logistics and schedule candidate interviews.
• Post job descriptions in the ATS and external platforms, and track candidate progress.
• Maintain candidate documentation, including reference checks and I-9 processing.
• Collaborate with recruiters, hiring managers, and HR to support hiring needs.
• Update and maintain Talent Acquisition materials in SharePoint and other systems.
• Provide responsive and professional communication to candidates.
• Identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes and operational efficiency.

Emerging Talent Functions (50%)

• Support the day-to-day execution of university recruiting, internship, and early career programs.
• Attend career fairs and campus recruiting events.
• Develop the summer internship programming calendar.
• Assist with emerging talent communications, marketing, and recruitment materials.
• Support the Emerging Talent Lead with assigned duties.

Requirements & Tech Stack

Required Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent full-time professional experience.
• 0–2 years of full-time professional experience in administrative support, recruiting coordination, or HR support.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-service-oriented mindset.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Demonstrated sense of urgency and ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Previous experience in campus recruiting, recruiting coordination, or HR support.
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HRIS platforms.
• Experience working with SharePoint or similar document management systems.
• Background or knowledge of the higher education landscape.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple programs, projects, and timelines.

Compensation

• $60,000 - $65,000 / year