Junior Recruiter-Government Contracting

Strategic Resources Inc • US, VA

1d • $24 - $26

About The Position

Strategic Resources, Inc. (SRI) is seeking a Part-Time Junior Recruiter to join their team. This role supports a high-volume, fast-paced government contracting environment and is responsible for managing the full-cycle recruitment process for a wide range of cleared and non-cleared positions supporting federal government contracts. The ideal candidate thrives in a deadline-driven setting, excels at building candidate pipelines, and has a strong understanding of government contracting hiring requirements, compliance standards, and recruiting best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably within a government contracting environment.
• Demonstrated success recruiting for multiple requisitions simultaneously in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Experience recruiting for cleared and/or federal contract positions.
• Strong sourcing skills using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, ATS platforms, and networking techniques.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and applicant tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for government contracting positions, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding coordination.
• Partner closely with hiring managers, program managers, and business leaders to understand staffing requirements and develop recruiting strategies.
• Source active and passive candidates through job boards, networking, referrals, social media, professional organizations, and direct outreach.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future contract needs.
• Conduct phone screens and candidate assessments to evaluate qualifications, experience, cultural fit, and security clearance eligibility.
• Coordinate interviews and maintain consistent communication with candidates and hiring teams throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Support proposal recruiting efforts by identifying and engaging qualified candidates for upcoming contract bids and recompetes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level