You will excel in this role if you are:

• Self motivated with the ability to work well on a team or independently
• Organized with the ability to manage multiple candidates and positions at once
• A strong communicator and listener with the ability to get as much information as possible when speaking with a candidate
• A multitasker with good time management skills
• An agile worker with the ability to shift priorities based on company needs

A day in the life:

• Lists job postings on job boards, social media, corporate career web site and other possible channels
• Reviews job descriptions and meets with managers to understand the hiring needs
• Builds applicant sources by researching and contacting community services, colleges, employment agencies, recruiters, media, and internal sites; attracts applicants by placing job advertisements and traveling to job fairs to search for promising candidates
• Screens candidates by ascertaining the competence of applicants against job descriptions
• Schedules formal interviews and facilitates meetings between hiring managers and applicants
• Interviews candidates in person, telephone, or video conference to assess their qualifications
• Helps evaluate applicants by discussing job requirements and applicant qualifications with managers
• Helps determine applicant qualifications by analyzing responses, verifying references, and comparing qualifications to job requirements
• Provides organization information, opportunities and benefits information, and extends job offers to candidates
• Follows up with candidates to foster long-term relationships
• Responsible for full recruitment life cycle
• Works closely with HR to assist with background checks and drug testing as needed
• Informs applicants not chosen of company’s decision
• Keeps track of all applicant data for EEO reporting requirements
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks and participating in professional organizations
• Markets company benefits and culture to potential candidates
• Tracks recruiting-related metrics and reports them to leadership
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Consistently demonstrates company Core Values (Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Fairness, Respect, Responsibility, and Accountability)
• Performs additional responsibilities as required or assigned

What we are expecting from you:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience is required
• A minimum of 3 years of related work experience directly supporting programs and contracts for the Intelligence Community (IC)
• In-depth knowledge of job boards and social media platforms used for recruiting
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office
• Possesses excellent interviewing skills
• Ability to speak knowledgeably about the company and answer any questions a potential hire may have
• Understands technical job requirements and the needs of hiring managers to help identify successful candidates
• Strong and polished interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as to function effectively and collaboratively in a team environment
• Demonstrates ability to exercise good judgement, extreme discretion and maintain confidentiality of information
• Ability to consistently be positive, outgoing and have a pleasant demeanor
• Results driven

Nice to have:

• Professional Human Resource (PHR), SHRM-CP (SHRM Certified Professional) or other similar HR certification is desired
• Microsoft Office Specialist certifications desired
• Prior experience with Lever Applicant Tracking System (ATS)