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Acquisition Specialist roles in federal contracting, procurement, and supply chain regularly qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. Employers file on your behalf, certifying that no qualified U.S. worker is available. Your degree field, contract vehicle experience, and clearance level all shape which category fits your profile.
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Position Purpose:
Afni Talent Acquisition Specialists are responsible for assisting assigned internal business partners in filling their staffing needs. They do this by understanding the staffing needs of their assigned business area and identifying, interviewing, and hiring qualified individuals to fill those needs. Talent Acquisition Specialists work closely with Sourcing Specialists and Onboarding Specialists to ensure the process results in positive candidate experiences that reflect Afni and our employer brand. Talent Acquisition Specialists' success is measured by meeting hiring targets, time-to-fill commitments, and 14-day retention.
*Position is on-site in our Tucson, AZ contact center.*
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
CANDIDATE SELECTION & EXPERIENCE
- Work closely with Sourcing Specialists to ensure there are enough candidates to interview, evaluate candidate experience, skills, goals, and competencies to ensure a healthy funnel, fill new hire classes, and protect an exceptional candidate experience.
- Meet established hiring targets, time-to-fill commitments, and 14-day retention goals.
- Complete candidate interviews with a sales approach that produces excitement about joining the Afni team. Make hiring decisions based on interview results and candidate qualifications.
- Follow up with candidates as needed to ensure a remarkable hiring experience.
- Support multi-site recruitment by working with the Talent Acquisition Team and candidates remotely (email, phone, SMS) as well as in person.
- Support Talent Acquisition program development and identify recommendations to continuously improve recruitment processes and the tools used to ensure optimal performance.
- Provide support during the onboarding process.
- Proactively create action plans when progress in filling roles is lacking and ensure Talent Acquisition leadership and business partners have a clear understanding of mitigation plans.
- Ensure recruitment processes comply with Afni policies and federal and state guidelines. Properly document and maintain records.
ONBOARDING SUPPORT
- Assist the Onboarding team in welcoming new employees and engaging with them through initial Day 1 onboarding, including escorting them to the training room, introducing them to Afni leadership and their trainer, and answering questions.
- Ensure the new employee's Day 1 experience is “best in class” by working with Training, Operations, and Human Resources to develop a standard onboarding procedure that evaluates and measures the success of the new hire onboarding experience.
- Provide general support to Background Specialists regarding background processes, including background checks and drug testing.
- Partner with Training, HR, and the IT Helpdesk as needed to ensure a smooth and seamless transition for new hires to Day 1 of training.
- Facilitate accurate completion and timely submission of USCIS I-9 forms.
- Properly manage requisitions, including:
- Terminating employees who did not start.
- Completing final status changes.
- Sending sign-in sheets to business partners.
- Update new hire reports and trackers as needed.
Minimum Job Requirements:
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration is a plus.
Experience:
- 3 to 5 years of experience recruiting in a fast-paced environment, or equivalent experience.
- Experience and proficiency with various web-based software applications and applicant tracking systems.
- Call center recruitment experience is a plus.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills.
Why Work at Afni?
At Afni, we believe great customer experiences start with great people. When you join our team, you're not just taking a job. You're building a career with a company that invests in your growth, values your contributions, and gives you the opportunity to make a real impact every day.
As a global customer engagement company, we partner with leading brands to help customers connect, solve problems, and achieve their goals. Whether you're supporting customers, leading a team, driving operational excellence, or advancing innovation, the work you do matters.
We're large enough to offer career mobility, development opportunities, and comprehensive benefits, yet small enough that your voice is heard and your contributions are recognized. At Afni, you'll have the opportunity to learn new skills, take on new challenges, and explore career paths across our diverse business areas.
What You Can Expect at Afni:
- Competitive pay and performance-based incentives
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holiday benefits
- Training, coaching, and career development opportunities
- Internal advancement and growth opportunities
- A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative culture
- The chance to make a meaningful impact for our clients, customers, and communities
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Afni is committed to creating a workplace where everyone is treated with dignity, respect, and fairness. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and maintain a work environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, performance, business needs, and applicable job requirements, without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Bring your talent. Build your future. Make an impact with Afni.
Salary Range:
$45,000 - $55,000
Position Purpose:
Afni Talent Acquisition Specialists are responsible for assisting assigned internal business partners in filling their staffing needs. They do this by understanding the staffing needs of their assigned business area and identifying, interviewing, and hiring qualified individuals to fill those needs. Talent Acquisition Specialists work closely with Sourcing Specialists and Onboarding Specialists to ensure the process results in positive candidate experiences that reflect Afni and our employer brand. Talent Acquisition Specialists' success is measured by meeting hiring targets, time-to-fill commitments, and 14-day retention.
*Position is on-site in our Tucson, AZ contact center.*
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
CANDIDATE SELECTION & EXPERIENCE
- Work closely with Sourcing Specialists to ensure there are enough candidates to interview, evaluate candidate experience, skills, goals, and competencies to ensure a healthy funnel, fill new hire classes, and protect an exceptional candidate experience.
- Meet established hiring targets, time-to-fill commitments, and 14-day retention goals.
- Complete candidate interviews with a sales approach that produces excitement about joining the Afni team. Make hiring decisions based on interview results and candidate qualifications.
- Follow up with candidates as needed to ensure a remarkable hiring experience.
- Support multi-site recruitment by working with the Talent Acquisition Team and candidates remotely (email, phone, SMS) as well as in person.
- Support Talent Acquisition program development and identify recommendations to continuously improve recruitment processes and the tools used to ensure optimal performance.
- Provide support during the onboarding process.
- Proactively create action plans when progress in filling roles is lacking and ensure Talent Acquisition leadership and business partners have a clear understanding of mitigation plans.
- Ensure recruitment processes comply with Afni policies and federal and state guidelines. Properly document and maintain records.
ONBOARDING SUPPORT
- Assist the Onboarding team in welcoming new employees and engaging with them through initial Day 1 onboarding, including escorting them to the training room, introducing them to Afni leadership and their trainer, and answering questions.
- Ensure the new employee's Day 1 experience is “best in class” by working with Training, Operations, and Human Resources to develop a standard onboarding procedure that evaluates and measures the success of the new hire onboarding experience.
- Provide general support to Background Specialists regarding background processes, including background checks and drug testing.
- Partner with Training, HR, and the IT Helpdesk as needed to ensure a smooth and seamless transition for new hires to Day 1 of training.
- Facilitate accurate completion and timely submission of USCIS I-9 forms.
- Properly manage requisitions, including:
- Terminating employees who did not start.
- Completing final status changes.
- Sending sign-in sheets to business partners.
- Update new hire reports and trackers as needed.
Minimum Job Requirements:
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration is a plus.
Experience:
- 3 to 5 years of experience recruiting in a fast-paced environment, or equivalent experience.
- Experience and proficiency with various web-based software applications and applicant tracking systems.
- Call center recruitment experience is a plus.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills.
Why Work at Afni?
At Afni, we believe great customer experiences start with great people. When you join our team, you're not just taking a job. You're building a career with a company that invests in your growth, values your contributions, and gives you the opportunity to make a real impact every day.
As a global customer engagement company, we partner with leading brands to help customers connect, solve problems, and achieve their goals. Whether you're supporting customers, leading a team, driving operational excellence, or advancing innovation, the work you do matters.
We're large enough to offer career mobility, development opportunities, and comprehensive benefits, yet small enough that your voice is heard and your contributions are recognized. At Afni, you'll have the opportunity to learn new skills, take on new challenges, and explore career paths across our diverse business areas.
What You Can Expect at Afni:
- Competitive pay and performance-based incentives
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holiday benefits
- Training, coaching, and career development opportunities
- Internal advancement and growth opportunities
- A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative culture
- The chance to make a meaningful impact for our clients, customers, and communities
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Afni is committed to creating a workplace where everyone is treated with dignity, respect, and fairness. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and maintain a work environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, performance, business needs, and applicable job requirements, without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Bring your talent. Build your future. Make an impact with Afni.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Acquisition Specialist
Match your degree to the role's NOC
PERM requires your degree field to align with the Acquisition Specialist job duties. A business, supply chain, or public administration degree maps cleanly. If yours is adjacent, gather transcripts and employer letters now to support the equivalency argument before filing starts.
Target contractors with active PERM history
Defense and civilian contractors who hold large IDIQ or GWAC vehicles routinely sponsor acquisition staff. Search OFLC Wage Search to see which employers have filed PERM for procurement and contracting roles, then focus your applications on those organizations.
Understand EB-2 versus EB-3 before negotiating
EB-2 applies if the role requires an advanced degree or you have a bachelor's plus five years of specialized acquisition experience. EB-3 covers bachelor's-level roles. The category affects your priority date and wait time, so clarify it with your employer before the I-140 is filed.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to identify Acquisition Specialist roles at employers with documented green card filing history. This cuts the research time you'd otherwise spend cross-referencing PERM disclosure data and job postings manually across multiple sources.
Preserve your prevailing wage documentation
DOL sets the prevailing wage for your specific job zone, location, and experience level. Ask your employer to share the PWD before the PERM application is submitted. If the offered salary doesn't meet the certified wage, the entire PERM filing is at risk.
File concurrently if your priority date allows it
If the Visa Bulletin shows your country and category as current, you can file the I-140 and I-485 at the same time. This lets you work with an EAD while USCIS adjudicates, rather than waiting for the I-140 approval first.
Green Card Acquisition Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Acquisition Specialist roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories are possible depending on how the employer defines the role. EB-3 applies when the position requires a bachelor's degree and standard procurement experience. EB-2 applies when the employer requires a master's degree or equivalent, which some senior acquisition roles do. The employer's actual job requirements, not your credentials alone, determine the category USCIS reviews.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for an Acquisition Specialist?
H-1B visa is a temporary status with a three-year initial term, an annual lottery for most applicants, and no path to permanence on its own. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual cap at the EB-3 level for many countries and leads directly to lawful permanent residency. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone can take six to twelve months before the I-140 is even filed.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for this role?
Your employer posts the Acquisition Specialist position through a DOL-mandated recruitment process to show no qualified U.S. worker is available. If that test is passed, the employer files the PERM application with DOL. After certification, they file the I-140 petition with USCIS on your behalf. You don't file PERM yourself, but you should confirm your employer has legal counsel experienced in federal contractor sponsorships.
Which employers sponsor green cards for Acquisition Specialists?
Federal contractors, defense primes, and civilian agencies that rely on acquisition staff for large contract vehicles are the most active sponsors. You can find employers with documented PERM filing history using Migrate Mate, which surfaces green-card-sponsoring Acquisition Specialist jobs based on actual employer filing records rather than self-reported sponsorship claims.
Can a security clearance affect my green card application as an Acquisition Specialist?
Your clearance level doesn't change the PERM or I-140 process itself, but it does affect which employers can sponsor you. Some positions require an active clearance before an offer is extended, which limits the pool of employers who can begin sponsorship. If your clearance is pending or lapsed, address that timeline with the employer before the PERM recruitment window opens.