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Chenega

Defense, intelligence, and federal staffing services

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Generalist RecruitingPosted on Nov 10
Full-timeVirginia, USA$67.5k - $75k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
  • At least 2 years of recruiting experience supporting Department of Defense programs in the cleared community at all levels is required.
  • A background check is required, and candidates must successfully pass background and drug screening.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, is required.
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, interact with others, and explain complex actions regarding a military member’s entitlements, allowances, or collections is required.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute recruiting strategies to attract qualified candidates and meet staffing objectives for assigned business units.
  • Manage the full lifecycle recruitment process for assigned requisitions, including sourcing, candidate evaluation, interviews, and offer coordination.
  • Identify and engage qualified candidates through professional networking platforms, referrals, industry associations, and passive recruiting techniques.
  • Recruit for a variety of professional, technical, and operational positions, including current openings and proposal-related staffing requirements.
  • Identify and use creative sourcing techniques to locate candidates.
  • Maintain accurate recruiting documentation and applicant tracking system records while monitoring recruiting activity, pipeline health, and hiring progress.
  • Monitor recruiting metrics and provide regular status updates regarding recruiting activity, hiring progress, and candidate pipelines.
  • Partner with hiring managers to understand position requirements, establish recruiting priorities, and provide updates throughout the hiring process.
  • Collaborate with Talent Acquisition team members, HR Business Partners, and business stakeholders to support recruiting initiatives and achieve staffing objectives.
  • Exercise independent judgment in evaluating candidate qualifications and determining effective sourcing strategies for assigned requisitions.
  • Ensure recruiting activities comply with company policies, OFCCP requirements, EEO regulations, government contracting obligations, and applicable employment laws.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree is preferred.
  • Working knowledge of clearance requirements and terminology, including CI Polygraph and Full Scope/Lifestyle Polygraph, and the ability to screen candidates accurately against position-specific clearance requirements.
  • Experience using cleared-talent sourcing channels and professional networks to develop pipelines for difficult-to-fill technical, intelligence, cyber, and mission-support positions.
  • A strong track record of building and maintaining relationships with scarce cleared talent, particularly candidates supporting Intelligence Community and Department of Defense programs.
  • Ability to travel 5% of the time.

About the Company

Chenega

Defense, intelligence, and federal staffing services

Chenega is a government services contractor that supplies staffing and support services for defense, intelligence, and federal civilian customers, plus commercial clients. It operates across the United States, its territories, and several countries, tapping wide opportunities in government contracting. Its offerings center on staffing and mission support through various contracts, delivering qualified personnel and services to meet client needs. Unlike many industry players, Chenega is rooted in an Alaska Native village corporation, which shapes its ownership and community-focused approach while competing in a broad national market. The company’s goal is to help government and commercial customers execute their missions by providing reliable, professional personnel and services under contract.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Anchorage, AK
Founded
1974

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