RESPONSIBILITIES: Kforce has a client that is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist in Rockville, MD. Key Tasks: Talent Acquisition Specialist will carry out full life cycle recruiting including cold calling, prescreening candidates, reviewing resumes, assessing applications, and initiating first round interviews Effectively recruit the best-qualified candidates by performing full-lifecycle recruiting to include: sourcing, and phone interviews for various government projects Partner with HR Director to ensure full understanding of business requirements to successfully assess quality candidates for hiring needs As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will research and provide ideas on new technologies and tools that may assist users to identify hard to find candidates and passive job seekers Networking extensively in the marketplace to ensure access to the best and brightest talent for every search Organize and prioritize projects in a fast-paced, deadline oriented, and rapidly changing environment Talent Acquisition Specialist will source candidates utilizing online resume database, proprietary resume database, and networking Maintain Recruiting Management Job Requirements: REQUIREMENTS: Associates degree or equivalent work experience 2-3 years of related experience Recruiting experience across multiple departments Interviewing, communication, and organizational skills Knowledge and use of Boolean search techniques Business development, cold calling, or recruiting experience preferred Excellent communication, negotiation skills Proven success working in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.