Business Development Recruiter

CRDF Global•Arlington, VA

10d

About The Position

CRDF Global seeks an experienced and agile Business Development (BD) Recruiter to support strategic growth efforts across the organization. The BD Recruiter will partner closely with Business Development, Capture Managers, Technical Leads, and operational leadership to identify, engage, and recruit highly qualified personnel for complex U.S. Government-funded proposals and programs. This role will play a critical function in helping CRDF Global compete for and win large international programs funded by agencies such as the U.S. Department of State, Department of War, and other federal customers. The ideal candidate is an experienced recruiter who understands the pace, urgency, and complexity of international capture and proposal environments. This individual can quickly learn technical and programmatic requirements across multiple mission areas, develop talent pipelines aligned with CRDF Global’s strategic growth priorities, and build trusted relationships in a highly matrixed environment. The successful candidate will be equally comfortable supporting strategic capture efforts, recruiting senior technical experts and Key Personnel, and assisting with broader organizational recruitment needs as required.

Requirements

7+ years of recruiting experience, including substantial experience supporting U.S. Government proposal and capture efforts
Demonstrated experience recruiting for large, complex international programs funded by the U.S. Department of State, Department of War, or similar federal agencies
Proven ability to recruit and engage senior technical experts, Key Personnel, and specialized international program staff under tight proposal timelines
Experience working in international development, threat reduction, stabilization, cybersecurity/digital resilience, public health, or related sectors strongly preferred
Strong understanding of the federal capture lifecycle, proposal staffing requirements, and compliance considerations for Key Personnel recruitment
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities; strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple simultaneous priorities and deadlines
Ability to quickly understand technical qualifications and staffing requirements across diverse mission areas
Strong sourcing and networking skills, including the ability to identify passive candidates and cultivate long-term talent pipelines.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter, applicant tracking systems, recruiting databases, and Microsoft Office Suite
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
U.S. work authorization required

Nice To Haves

A strong network of contacts is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead recruitment efforts for strategic capture and proposal activities across multiple mission areas and technical portfolios
Identify, engage, qualify, and recruit Key Personnel and technical experts for U.S. Government-funded international proposals and programs
Partner closely with Capture Managers, Business Development staff, Technical Leads, and operational leadership to understand staffing priorities, proposal requirements, and customer expectations
Develop and maintain proactive pipelines of qualified candidates aligned with CRDF Global’s strategic growth objectives and anticipated opportunities
Support recruitment activities for proposals funded by the U.S. Department of State, Department of War, and other federal agencies
Conduct targeted sourcing and networking to identify hard-to-find technical and program management talent in threat reduction, security cooperation, digital resilience, global health, stabilization, and related sectors
Build and maintain relationships with consultants, subject matter experts, former government personnel, technical implementers, and international program leaders
Review and tailor candidate job descriptions and CVs/resumes to align with proposal requirements, evaluation criteria, and solicitation instructions
Coordinate candidate communications throughout the proposal lifecycle, including expression of interest, interviews, salary discussions, contingent offers, and post-submission engagement
Support long-term workforce planning efforts by identifying talent trends, labor market dynamics, and emerging technical capabilities relevant to CRDF Global’s growth strategy
Collaborate with Talent Management colleagues to support enterprise recruiting needs and surge hiring requirements as needed
Contribute to the development of recruitment tools, talent databases, sourcing strategies, and best practices for capture recruitment
Maintain accurate recruitment tracking and reporting within applicant tracking systems and recruiting databases
Represent CRDF Global professionally in networking environments, conferences, industry events, and recruiting engagements