Partner with leadership on workforce planning and proposal staffing strategies.
Own full-cycle recruiting: intake, sourcing, screening, interview scheduling, feedback loops, offer coordination, and pre-hire checks.
Source proactively using different modalities, job boards, referrals, and niche/clearance communities; build shortlists fast for priority requisitions.
Perform structured phone screens and competency-based interviews; capture notes/scorecards in Lever ATS to drive consistent, fast decisions.
Build and nurture pipelines for future projects and proposals (contingent staffing); tag talent pools and run nurture campaigns in Lever.
Support cleared and public-trust hiring (Public Trust, NACI; Secret+ a plus), partnering with security/HR on adjudication steps.
Provide onboarding and credentialing support: coordinate PIV/CAC badging paperwork, fingerprinting/Livescan, eQIP/eApp submissions, background checks, I-9/E-Verify, start-date logistics, and track status in Lever; keep candidates, PMs, and Security informed.
Keep hiring managers in sync with weekly updates on pipeline health, time-to-slate, and risks/blockers.
Champion candidate experience: timely communications, clear expectations, and constructive feedback.
Ensure EEO/OFCCP compliance and audit-ready data; maintain clean requisition/candidate records and publish weekly KPI dashboards.

Requirements

1–4 years of in-house or agency recruiting experience (in-house preferred) for VA, HHS, DHA, or broader Federal Health programs.
Comfortable recruiting for technical and non-technical GovCon industry roles (includes familiarity with nuances of Federal contracting (clearances, billable vs. overhead roles, contingent offers, rapid surge hiring) with strong sourcing chops (Boolean Search Strings, LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals management/coordination).
Working knowledge of EEO laws and OFCCP regulations/requirements.
Demonstrated stakeholder management, and prioritization skills in a fast-moving, high-accountability environment.
Warm, professional, and personable communicator who builds positive rapport quickly with candidates and hiring managers.
Highly energetic and proactive worker who consistently follows through, moves fast, and keeps stakeholders informed.
Positive, solutions-oriented attitude with strong customer service mindset.
Team-first attitude and proven dependability, with strong organization skills and an eye for the details.
Ability to successfully pass a background check and receive a government clearance.
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent professional experience in recruitment).

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Plans
Short Term Disability/Long Term Disability/Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Health Savings Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off / 11 Federal Holidays Off
401k

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills

full-cycle recruitingsourcingscreeninginterview schedulingcompetency-based interviewsBoolean Search StringsLever ATSbackground checksI-9/E-VerifyeQIP/eApp submissions

Soft skills

stakeholder managementprioritizationcommunicationcustomer serviceorganizationdependabilityproactivitysolutions-oriented attituderapport buildingteamwork

Certifications

Bachelor's degreegovernment clearance