Recruiter

Strategic Solutions Unlimited, Inc. (SSU) is a strategically focused, innovative organization that provides world class services and customizable modular construction to our government and commercial clients. We are a solutions-based company, that is veteran owned and operated by military-minded professionals with decades of special operations and intelligence experience. Our team is dedicated to supporting the needs of the warfighter, providing services to both government organizations and the commercial sector. Domestically or internationally, SSU provides our client a large business experience as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).

SSU is currently seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Recruiter to support our talent acquisition efforts within the defense contracting industry. The recruiter will be responsible for identifying, attracting, and hiring highly skilled professionals, including those with security clearances, to support Department of Defense (DoD) contracts. This role requires a deep understanding of federal contracting, compliance regulations, and the ability to manage full cycle recruiting for technical and non-technical positions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage recruiting, including sourcing, screening, and interviewing for corporate and contract roles.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of cleared candidates for current and future needs.
• Collaborate with hiring managers and program managers to understand staffing needs and requirements.
• Utilize multiple sourcing strategies, including job boards, networking, social media, industry events, and referrals, to identify top talent.
• Ensure compliance with federal hiring regulations and company policies.
• Conduct initial candidate assessments, including reviewing resumes, conducting phone screens, and verifying security clearance status.
• Maintain and update applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment databases.
• Support proposal efforts by identifying key personnel for future contracts and bids.

Qualifications:

Required:

• 2 years of recruiting experience, preferably in defense, government contracting, or a related industry.
• Familiarity with security clearance requirements and recruiting cleared personnel.
• Strong knowledge of DoD contracts, federal compliance (OFCCP, EEO, etc.), and labor laws.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment platforms (really, LinkedIn, etc.).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Preferred:

• Experience recruiting for technical roles (cybersecurity, engineering, IT, intelligence, etc.).
• Understanding of government proposal recruiting and key personnel identification.
• Active security clearance (Secret or higher) is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 401K Matching Plan
• PTO and Holiday
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus

If you are interested in a well-compensated, empowered, and fulfilling position, while making a positive impact at a high level of significance, we encourage you to submit your resume/cv to [email protected].

SSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

To apply for this job email your details to resumes@ssuinc.us