Junior Talent Acquisition, HR Analyst

Cardinal Technology System, Corp

. Source, identify, and screen candidates for technical and professional positions supporting federal contracts, proposals, and staffing initiatives .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in recruiting for technical and professional positions, with a strong foundation in Human Resources functions such as onboarding, benefits, and payroll. Capable of managing candidate pipelines and utilizing applicant tracking systems while maintaining confidentiality and compliance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Human ResourcesEntry-Level Experience In RecruitingU.S. Government PUBLIC TRUST Clearance EligibilityProficiency With Microsoft Office ApplicationsFamiliarity With Applicant Tracking Systems

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Hard Skills

RecruitingOnboardingBenefits AdministrationPayroll CoordinationCandidate SourcingJob BoardsMicrosoft OfficeAttention To DetailProblem-SolvingOrganizational Skills

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationAbility To Work IndependentlyAbility To Work CollaborativelyStrong Initiative

Tools & Technologies

Applicant Tracking SystemsLinkedInMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

SHRM Certification Interest

Industry Keywords

Federal ContractsProposal RecruitingTechnical RecruitingCybersecurityEngineeringHR DocumentationConfidentialityHUBZoneFederal Government ContractingTalent Acquisition

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Source, identify, and screen candidates for technical and professional positions supporting federal contracts, proposals, and staffing initiatives
Review job descriptions and candidate qualifications to identify potential matches for position requirements
Support proposal recruiting activities, including candidate outreach, resume collection, Letters of Commitment (LOCs), and candidate availability confirmations
Post job openings, review applications, conduct initial candidate screenings, and coordinate interviews
Build and maintain candidate pipelines, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and accurate recruiting documentation
Communicate with candidates and internal teams to ensure timely follow-ups and meet recruiting and proposal deadlines
Gradually assume greater ownership of recruiting assignments as knowledge and experience develop
Assist with employee onboarding, offboarding, personnel records, and HR documentation
Support employee training coordination, certification tracking, and compliance-related administrative tasks
Assist with benefits, payroll coordination, employee communications, and general HR inquiries as needed
Maintain confidential employee information and support routine HR operations during team absences

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must currently reside within a designated Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone), as defined by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, either completed or with an expected graduation date no later than December 2026
Entry-level experience in recruiting, Human Resources, administrative support, or a related field; relevant internships and educational experience will be considered
Eligibility to obtain a U.S. Government PUBLIC TRUST / SECRET / TOP SECRET Clearance
Basic Federal Clearance requirements are U.S. Citizenship, clear criminal history check, no recent or pending bankruptcies
Strong ability to learn quickly, retain information, and adapt to new processes and responsibilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Demonstrated initiative, problem-solving skills, and willingness to take ownership of assigned responsibilities
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee and candidate information
Experience or interest in recruiting for technical, IT, cybersecurity, engineering, or other professional positions
Familiarity with candidate sourcing, job boards, LinkedIn, or applicant tracking systems
Exposure to federal government contracting or proposal recruiting
Basic knowledge of HR functions, including onboarding, benefits, payroll, and employee records
Interest in professional development within Talent Acquisition and Human Resources, including future SHRM certification

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
Paid Life
Paid Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave, Floating Holidays, Bereavement Leave
Semi-monthly pay cycle