H-1B Visa Acquisition Specialist Jobs
Acquisition Specialist roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as supply chain management, business administration, or contract law. Federal contractors, defense primes, and large procurement teams file LCAs regularly for this occupation, making employer targeting straightforward if you know where to look.
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Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.
Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).
OUR BENEFITS
Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive compensation and benefit package:
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Referral Bonus
- And more!
SUMMARY
The Talent Acquisition Lead oversees the entire recruitment cycle, including sourcing, developing recruitment strategies, screening candidates, conducting initial interviews, and managing candidate flow through to final disposition in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) for all Balfour Beatty U.S positions.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
- Proven ability to build constructive partnerships with hiring managers, business leaders, and HR leaders to source, screen, and secure top talent for open positions.
- Proven ability to develop and utilize industry and professional networks to connect Balfour Beatty with premier talent sources.
- Adept at prioritizing, organizing, and managing a high volume of open positions with the necessary sense of urgency.
- Resourcefulness, resiliency, and a willingness to always learn and share new things.
- Possesses interpersonal savvy and effective verbal communication skills, building trust and credibility with hiring managers, business leaders, HR leaders, and potential candidates.
- Organizationally savvy, with the ability to influence and work effectively with all levels of management.
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% as needed for recruiting events, job fairs, and strategic sessions with business and HR leaders.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Possesses professional and clear writing skills with minimal errors.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Associate's degree in a Human Resources or related field, and/or minimum 5 years of talent acquisition experience in a multi-location organization, with expertise in full cycle recruiting.
- Experience working in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
- Knowledge of OFCCP, EEOC, and AAP guidelines.
- Proven experience in recruiting across multi-state, multi-office organizations.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field.
- Two or more years of recruitment experience within the construction industry.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with expertise in consultation, customer relationship management, and team leadership.
- Excellent planning and organizational abilities, with the capacity to work independently and take initiative.
Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.
INTRODUCTION
Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.
Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).
OUR BENEFITS
Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive compensation and benefit package:
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Referral Bonus
- And more!
SUMMARY
The Talent Acquisition Lead oversees the entire recruitment cycle, including sourcing, developing recruitment strategies, screening candidates, conducting initial interviews, and managing candidate flow through to final disposition in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) for all Balfour Beatty U.S positions.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
- Proven ability to build constructive partnerships with hiring managers, business leaders, and HR leaders to source, screen, and secure top talent for open positions.
- Proven ability to develop and utilize industry and professional networks to connect Balfour Beatty with premier talent sources.
- Adept at prioritizing, organizing, and managing a high volume of open positions with the necessary sense of urgency.
- Resourcefulness, resiliency, and a willingness to always learn and share new things.
- Possesses interpersonal savvy and effective verbal communication skills, building trust and credibility with hiring managers, business leaders, HR leaders, and potential candidates.
- Organizationally savvy, with the ability to influence and work effectively with all levels of management.
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% as needed for recruiting events, job fairs, and strategic sessions with business and HR leaders.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Possesses professional and clear writing skills with minimal errors.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Associate's degree in a Human Resources or related field, and/or minimum 5 years of talent acquisition experience in a multi-location organization, with expertise in full cycle recruiting.
- Experience working in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
- Knowledge of OFCCP, EEOC, and AAP guidelines.
- Proven experience in recruiting across multi-state, multi-office organizations.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field.
- Two or more years of recruitment experience within the construction industry.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with expertise in consultation, customer relationship management, and team leadership.
- Excellent planning and organizational abilities, with the capacity to work independently and take initiative.
Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Acquisition Specialist
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to acquisition work. A supply chain, business administration, or contract management degree is the clearest fit. A general studies or unrelated degree can trigger an RFE before your petition even reaches adjudication.
Target federal contractors with active LCA filings
Defense primes and federal procurement shops file LCAs for Acquisition Specialist roles far more consistently than commercial employers. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by LCA filing history for this occupation before you apply.
Check prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location and job zone. Run the OFLC Wage Search for Acquisition Specialist under SOC code 13-1023 before you negotiate, so you know the floor your offer must meet.
Confirm the role appears in O*NET as specialty occupation
Pull the O*NET profile for Purchasing Agents (SOC 13-1023) and confirm the job zone and education requirements match your actual duties. If the posting describes tasks outside that profile, the employer may face a specialty occupation challenge at USCIS.
Ask whether the employer has E-Verify enrollment
Federal contractors working under FAR clauses are required to use E-Verify, which means they already have infrastructure for work-authorization verification. Confirming E-Verify enrollment early signals the employer has sponsored H-1B workers before and understands the compliance side.
Start the LCA process before your OPT expires
Your employer must file the LCA with DOL and receive certification before submitting your I-129 to USCIS. Build in at least six to eight weeks before your current status ends to avoid a gap, especially if premium processing is not available for your petition.
H-1B Visa Acquisition Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Acquisition Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but USCIS scrutinizes procurement and contracting roles more closely than engineering or IT positions. The offer letter and job description must show the position normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as supply chain management, contract law, or business administration. Generalist descriptions that accept any degree weaken the specialty occupation argument and increase RFE risk.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for Acquisition Specialist jobs?
Federal contractors and defense primes that operate under FAR and DFARS procurement rules tend to have the most consistent H-1B filing history for this role. Companies like large aerospace, defense, and government services firms maintain dedicated acquisition teams and file LCAs regularly. You can browse employers with verified filing history for this occupation on Migrate Mate before sending applications.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement apply to Acquisition Specialist positions?
DOL sets prevailing wages for this role under SOC code 13-1023 using four wage levels tied to experience and supervisory responsibility. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the applicable level for the work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the current prevailing wage before you receive or negotiate an offer, so you understand the minimum your employer must commit to in the filing.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Acquisition Specialist job at a different employer?
Yes. Under AC21 portability, you can transfer your H-1B to a new employer in the same or a similar occupational classification once your I-129 has been pending for 180 days or has been approved. Acquisition Specialist roles under SOC 13-1023 are generally treated as the same classification, but the new employer must still file a new LCA and a transfer petition before your start date.
What documents should I prepare before applying to H-1B-sponsoring employers for this role?
Have official transcripts showing a degree in a field directly related to acquisition or procurement, a CV that maps your experience to specific contracting duties such as source selection, FAR compliance, or vendor management, and any relevant certifications such as CPCM or DAWIA credentials. These materials help the employer's immigration counsel build the specialty occupation argument and reduce the likelihood of a USCIS RFE on your petition.