Technical Recruiter

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in IT, HR, Business or other related field
• Minimum of 4 years full-lifecycle recruiting experience with federal government contracting; knowledge of federal RFP/RFQ process and performance work statements required; minimum of 3 years recruiting in technical/IT candidates with all levels of government security clearances
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and utilization of Applicant Tracking Systems
• Knowledge of common Human Resources principles, practices and metrics related to talent acquisition
• Understanding of federal and state employment regulations, including DOL, EEOC and OFCCP guidelines
• Excellent time management and organization skill with the ability to work with little to no direction
• Ability to apply initiative, adapt to changing requirements, work effectively in a team environment and relate well to others
• Successful in placing high quality candidates through cold-calling passive candidates and direct sourcing via Boolean searches, use of social media technology and other recruiting tools
• Ability to recruit in a high volume, fast paced environment while maintaining confidentiality in handling sensitive information
• Must be flexible and willing to take on more responsibilities as needed and devote time necessary to complete deadlines
• Solid organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, work under pressure, coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines under stringent timelines with efficiency and attention to detail
• Ability to gauge job seekers’ motivations and overall fit for the job in order to best negotiate offers and close desired candidates
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal) and the ability to regularly interact with Hiring Managers, Senior Leadership and C-Level Executives
• Remain in regular and close communication with candidate to answer any questions or address any concerns that arise. Relay feedback to hiring manager to keep him/her abreast of status and progress.
• Experience developing and implementing AAP programs, conducting diversity outreach and negotiating with recruitment vendors (i.e. job boards, hr tools, etc.).

Scheduling Details:

• Monday-Friday (8:00a - 5:00p)

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Proactively source, identify, pre-screen and recruit quality professionals as defined by contractual requirements through various sourcing means
• Evaluate candidate resumes and credentials for suitability of skills, experience and knowledge in relation to requirements of open positions; Manage the end-to-end recruitment cycle for multiple positions simultaneously, to include negotiation of offers
• Determine applicant qualifications by interviewing applicants, analyze pre-employment screening responses, verify references as well as compare applicant credentials to job qualification requirements and overall work scope
• Communicate the availability of applicant skill sets to managers; provide frequent feedback to managers on the status of recruiting activity
• Collaborate with Human Resources; facilitate the job requisition process to ensure proper on-boarding of new hires
• Apply strategic recruitment techniques beyond normal methods to attain passive job candidates for hard to recruit labor categories
• Act as a company ambassador by providing excellent customer service and relationship management throughout the recruiting lifecycle- ensure an optimal candidate experience
• Assist in responding to proposals by identifying the right profiles and building a pipeline of vetted resources