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

DAn Solutions • Arlington, VA

10h • Onsite

About The Position

DAN Solutions is seeking an outgoing, motivated, and 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 position is intended for someone eager to build a long-term career in recruiting and government contracting; prior recruiting experience is helpful but not required. The company offers hands-on training, mentorship, and opportunities to grow into more senior recruiting roles or other business operations areas.

The role is full-time and 100% on-site at the Arlington office, Monday through Friday. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and willing and eligible to undergo the process to obtain a U.S. Government Top Secret clearance in the future. Final clearance eligibility is determined by the U.S. Government.

Requirements

• At least one year of professional office environment experience is preferred, such as 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 varied professional backgrounds.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, online research, and general business applications.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to learn new technologies, processes, and industry terminology quickly.
• Attention to detail and 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 eligibility is determined by the U.S. Government.
• Outgoing, personable, confident on the phone, articulate, resourceful, self-motivated, adaptable, dependable, persistent, career-minded, and collaborative.

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.
• Interest in technical recruiting, government contracting, and business operations.

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 communication channels.
• Perform initial phone screenings to assess candidates' backgrounds, qualifications, career interests, and potential fit for open positions.
• Build and maintain positive candidate relationships 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, 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 without requiring an employee contribution.
• Paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and relaxation.
• Paid federal holidays.
• Hands-on training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
• Career growth opportunities in recruiting and 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