Talent Acquisition Specialist

Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist Location: DMV/Hybrid/Columbia, MD (Onsite 2 days a week) Company Overview At APV, were more than a technology company were a mission-driven powerhouse transforming organizations through advanced technology and human ingenuity.

Our expertise spans AI/ML, data architecture, low-code/no-code development, Agile DevSecOps, and cloud services, delivering scalable and meaningful solutions.

In our Emerging Technology Lab, innovation drives progress.

Our teams create intelligent chatbots, AI-powered assistants, robotic process automation (RPA), essay graders, and data analytics platforms.

If youre passionate about solving complex challenges and shaping the future, APV is the place for you.

Since 2007, weve partnered with federal and state agencies to deliver IT, training, and consulting solutions that achieve mission-critical outcomes.

Built on accountability, integrity, and quality, we go beyond expectations.

With 70+ prime contracts and a proven record of client success, APV continues to grow and were looking for exceptional talent to grow with us.

At APV, We Always Provide Value Position Summary The Talent Acquisition Specialist supports full-cycle recruiting and proposal staffing needs across APVs contract portfolio.

This role partners with the Talent Acquisition Lead and the Director of Talent Strategy & HR to build candidate pipelines, prepare proposal-ready submissions, and execute recruiting workflows with strong documentation and communication.

The role also provides limited, secondary support for TA system and workflow enhancementsincluding AI-enabled featuresby coordinating testing and feedback with the ETL team after Director approval.

Duties: Full-Cycle Recruiting Manage full-cycle recruiting for assigned requisitions: sourcing, screening, interview coordination, candidate evaluation, and closeout.

Maintain accurate ATS records and timely candidate communication to support a strong candidate experience.

Build pipelines using traditional and non-traditional sourcing methods for technical training, human capital, and corporate roles.

Bid & Proposal (B&P) Recruiting Source and qualify contingent candidates aligned to anticipated RFPs, labor categories, and contract environments.

Prepare submission-ready materials (tailored resumes, letters of commitment, candidate summaries) and ensure documentation is complete by deadlines.

Maintain proposal-ready pipelines and track interest, availability, and compensation expectations.

Incumbent Capture & Replacement Research Conduct research to identify likely incumbent organizations and potential incumbent personnel for recompetes.

Support outreach and maintain organized notes on candidate interest, availability, and alignment.

Identify and vet replacement options when contingent candidates decline or are not aligned to requirements or price-to-win constraints.

Market, Company & Client/Systems Research Research competitors, contract landscapes, and talent pools to sup...