Technical Recruiter - 6 Month Assignment

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We're looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

As a Recruiter, you are responsible for elevating Viasat's talent bar by working with business leaders to hire quality technical and non-technical professionals across the organization. The Recruiter will communicate Viasat's competitive advantage and compelling value proposition for potential candidates and use the most recent market data and critical thinking to support innovative talent attraction strategies. Apply today!

• Run recruiting, interviewing, and hiring processes that support an outstanding candidate and hiring manager experience (strategy sessions, interview team prep, debrief sessions and structured interview model).
• Evaluate technical proficiency and screen candidates for both technical and behavioral fit using detailed knowledge of technology industry landscape, diversity recruiting and market trends.
• Prepare and deliver updates to advise key partners on the progress of key recruitment initiatives and hiring metrics.
• Partner with Viasat's Employer Branding team to develop branding and marketing campaigns and strategies that position Viasat as an Employer of Choice among the market's talent.
• Champion DEI focus throughout the end-to-end recruiting process (intake, posting, attraction/posting strategy, interview, assessment, selection and offer).
• Represent Viasat at career forums and events to engage with candidates and partners.

• 5+ years of Talent Acquisition recruiting in an agency or corporate setting ideally with a focus on IT/Services/Engineering or other technical recruitment.
• Experience recruiting and assessing electrical, mechanical and software engineering talent.
• Experience using market and competitor analysis to define and implement effective, multi- prong talent strategies, assessments and closing approaches in support of regional and global hiring.
• Experience building robust talent attraction strategies by using job platforms, social media channels and professional associations and networking affiliations to identify the best talent in the market.
• Extensive experience with regards to data hygiene; analyzing and reporting funnel metrics.
• Expertise in compliance and privacy standards as well as knowledge and understanding of employment laws, practices and hiring policies.
• Excellent communication skills - written, verbal and presentations.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Experience with recruiting technology (ATS, CRM) primarily Workday and iCIMS.

• Experience working in fast technology, DoD or Telecommunications companies

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.