Junior Recruiter / Talent Sourcer Launch Your Career & Grow With Us!

DAn Solutions • Arlington, VA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

DAN Solutions is seeking an outgoing, motivated, career-minded Junior Recruiter / Talent Sourcer to join its team in Arlington, Virginia. Recruiting and sourcing are the primary focus, with opportunities to assist with other business functions, special projects, and broader company initiatives. The role is suited to someone who enjoys connecting with people, learns quickly, takes initiative, and wants to build a long-term career in recruiting and government contracting. The position is full-time and 100% on-site, Monday through Friday. The candidate must be a U.S. citizen and willing to undergo the process to obtain a U.S. Government Top Secret clearance in the future; final eligibility is determined by the U.S. Government.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in a professional office environment is preferred; experience may include administrative support, customer service, sales, recruiting, or another business-related position.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and a confident, professional demeanor.
• Comfort making outbound phone calls and engaging with people from a variety of professional backgrounds.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, online research, and general business applications.
• Strong organizational, time-management, multitasking, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to learn new technologies, processes, and industry terminology quickly.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Must be able to work full-time, on-site at the Arlington, Virginia office, Monday through Friday.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and willing to undergo the security clearance process to obtain a U.S. Government Top Secret clearance in the future; final clearance eligibility is determined by the U.S. Government.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required; relevant professional experience may be considered in place of formal education.
• Previous recruiting, sourcing, sales, or talent acquisition experience is a plus, but not required.
• Interest in technical recruiting, government contracting, and business operations is highly desirable.
• Experience in a professional office environment, including administrative support, customer service, sales, recruiting, or another business-related position, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and source qualified candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, professional networks, referrals, and other recruiting resources.
• Conduct proactive candidate outreach by phone, email, LinkedIn messages, and other channels.
• Perform initial phone screenings to assess candidates' backgrounds, qualifications, career interests, and fit for open positions.
• Build positive relationships with candidates and develop talent pipelines for current and future opportunities.
• Learn about technical positions, government contracting, security clearance requirements, and supported industries.
• Partner with senior recruiters and leadership to understand staffing requirements, hiring priorities, and recruiting strategies.
• Coordinate interviews, schedule candidate conversations, and maintain communication throughout the recruiting process.
• Maintain accurate candidate records, recruiting activity, and pipeline information in the applicant tracking system.
• Research potential candidates, companies, industries, and recruiting trends.
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities.
• Provide administrative, operational, and project support for broader company initiatives.
• Take ownership of assigned responsibilities, follow through on commitments, and identify opportunities to improve processes and contribute to team success.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid employee medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums.
• 3% employer-funded 401(k) contribution, with no employee contribution required.
• Paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and relaxation.
• Paid federal holidays.
• Hands-on training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
• Potential to advance into more senior recruiting roles and expand into business operations.
• Collaborative work environment with access to experienced professionals and company leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed