Federal Recruiter

Cherokee Federal•Tulsa, OK

6d•$80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Federal Recruiter Provide leadership, support, and vision during the process of acquiring and placing applicants to meet the staffing needs of the company and shares responsibility for reducing turnover within the company by staffing positions with quality candidates that meet the criteria of the positions. This position focuses on and government contracting talent acquisition, with responsibilities that extend to overseas placements in military environments. Compensation & Benefits: Estimated Starting Salary Range for Recruiter: $80,000 to $100,000 plus annual bonus. Position can be located in Tulsa, OK, San Antonio, TX, or Colorado Springs, CO. Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice. Key Responsibilities Lead Full-Cycle Recruitment with Federal Expertise Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process for both clinical and non-clinical positions, ensuring a seamless candidate experience and alignment with organizational staffing objectives. Utilize advanced sourcing techniques—including referrals, professional networks, and specialized job boards—to attract licensed, credentialed, and culturally aligned professionals, including candidates requiring or possessing security clearances. Specialized Talent Sourcing in Federal Contracting and Military Environments Leverage strategic sourcing methods to identify and engage qualified CONUS and OCONUS professionals within a federal contracting framework, including military settings. Proactively source candidates who are licensed, credentialed, mission-aligned, and eligible for or holding security clearances. Collaborate with Hiring Managers Build strategic recruiting plans that reflect departmental needs, patient care standards, and evolving workforce trends. Ensure Regulatory Compliance & Quality Uphold federal hiring regulations and EEO/AA standards with a strong emphasis on ethical hiring and credential verification. Maximize ATS & Recruitment Tools Leverage applicant tracking systems to maintain data integrity, monitor recruitment metrics, and streamline hiring workflows. Support Credentialing & Onboarding Coordinate background checks, license verification, reference checks, and onboarding logistics to ensure compliance with regulations and readiness for patient-facing roles. Advise on Compensation Strategy Align offers with market benchmarks and budget constraints to attract top-tier talent in competitive regions. Track Labor Market Trends Analyze geographic and specialty-specific data to inform proactive staffing strategies and workforce planning. Enhance Candidate Experience Guide candidates through each stage of the hiring journey, improving engagement, reducing time-to-fill, and minimizing turnover. Qualifications & Skills 5+ Years of Recruiting Experience Demonstrated success in meeting hiring goals within fast-paced, compliance-driven federal environments. Proficient in ATS/CRM Platforms Skilled in using enterprise-level recruitment systems to manage candidate pipelines and ensure accurate documentation. Advanced Sourcing & Engagement Skills Experienced in active and passive recruiting techniques tailored to roles, including outreach to professional associations and talent communities. Regulatory & Compensation Knowledge Strong understanding of employment laws, federal contracting requirements, and compensation structures for clinical roles. Exceptional Communication Skills Capable of crafting compelling job descriptions, engaging outreach messages, and clear communications with candidates and stakeholders. Highly Organized & Responsive Proven ability to manage multiple requisitions, prioritize tasks, and maintain timely follow-up across concurrent roles. Company Information: Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about Cherokee Federal, visit cherokee-federal.com. #LI #LI-WD1 #CherokeeFederal Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply. Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Requirements

5+ Years of Recruiting Experience
Demonstrated success in meeting hiring goals within fast-paced, compliance-driven federal environments.
Proficient in ATS/CRM Platforms
Skilled in using enterprise-level recruitment systems to manage candidate pipelines and ensure accurate documentation.
Advanced Sourcing & Engagement Skills
Experienced in active and passive recruiting techniques tailored to roles, including outreach to professional associations and talent communities.
Regulatory & Compensation Knowledge
Strong understanding of employment laws, federal contracting requirements, and compensation structures for clinical roles.
Exceptional Communication Skills
Capable of crafting compelling job descriptions, engaging outreach messages, and clear communications with candidates and stakeholders.
Highly Organized & Responsive
Proven ability to manage multiple requisitions, prioritize tasks, and maintain timely follow-up across concurrent roles.

Responsibilities

Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process for both clinical and non-clinical positions, ensuring a seamless candidate experience and alignment with organizational staffing objectives.
Utilize advanced sourcing techniques—including referrals, professional networks, and specialized job boards—to attract licensed, credentialed, and culturally aligned professionals, including candidates requiring or possessing security clearances.
Leverage strategic sourcing methods to identify and engage qualified CONUS and OCONUS professionals within a federal contracting framework, including military settings.
Proactively source candidates who are licensed, credentialed, mission-aligned, and eligible for or holding security clearances.
Build strategic recruiting plans that reflect departmental needs, patient care standards, and evolving workforce trends.
Uphold federal hiring regulations and EEO/AA standards with a strong emphasis on ethical hiring and credential verification.
Leverage applicant tracking systems to maintain data integrity, monitor recruitment metrics, and streamline hiring workflows.
Coordinate background checks, license verification, reference checks, and onboarding logistics to ensure compliance with regulations and readiness for patient-facing roles.
Align offers with market benchmarks and budget constraints to attract top-tier talent in competitive regions.
Analyze geographic and specialty-specific data to inform proactive staffing strategies and workforce planning.
Guide candidates through each stage of the hiring journey, improving engagement, reducing time-to-fill, and minimizing turnover.