Federal Recruiter

Cherokee Federal

Lead full-cycle recruiting for federal government contracting programs by sourcing and hiring qualified talent at Cherokee Federal. Ensure compliance with federal hiring regulations and staffing goals.

Posted 5/30/2026full-timeRemote • Oklahoma • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage full-cycle recruiting for cleared and non-cleared positions
Partner with hiring managers to develop recruiting strategies and hiring plans
Source candidates through networking, referrals, job boards, events, and passive outreach
Conduct phone screens, coordinate interviews, and manage candidate communications
Maintain accurate ATS documentation, disposition codes, and recruiting records
Support pre-employment processes including background checks, drug screens, and verifications
Ensure compliance with OFCCP, EEO/AA, Native Preference, and federal contracting requirements
Analyze market trends and provide staffing recommendations
Support college outreach, recruiting events, and strategic hiring initiatives
Negotiate offers and manage onboarding coordination

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
5+ years of recruiting experience, preferably in federal contracting or cleared recruiting
Knowledge of DoD/IC recruiting, security clearances, and federal hiring regulations
Experience with enterprise ATS and CRM platforms
Strong sourcing, communication, organization, and relationship-building skills
Proven success in a metrics-driven recruiting environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
401K
Other possible benefits as provided.

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Hard Skills & Tools

full-cycle recruitingsourcing candidatesconducting phone screensmanaging candidate communicationsmaintaining ATS documentationpre-employment processesanalyzing market trendsnegotiating offersonboarding coordinationmetrics-driven recruiting

Soft Skills

communicationorganizationrelationship-building

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree