Recruiter

ITA International•Newport News, VA

1d•$60,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

ITA International is seeking a Recruiter to join its team in Newport News, Virginia, in a hybrid position. The Recruiter identifies, attracts, and hires talent to support the organization’s government contracts and projects. The role partners with hiring managers, serves as a primary contact for candidates throughout the hiring process, interprets technical requirements, and ensures recruiting activities comply with applicable government regulations. The Recruiter gathers hiring requirements, sources and evaluates candidates, coordinates interviews, and advises hiring managers on market trends and salary ranges. The position also manages offer activities—including checks, salary recommendations, offer letters, and negotiations—and coordinates with HR, security, and onboarding teams. The Recruiter maintains candidate records in iCIMS and updates Microsoft Planner and SharePoint according to company recruiting procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communication Studies, Psychology, or a related field.
At least 3 years of experience as a Recruiter; government contracting or aerospace/defense experience is preferred.
Skill sourcing passive talent, including creating Boolean searches to identify and contact qualified candidates.
Familiarity with technical skill sets such as engineering, IT, cybersecurity, software engineering, or data analytics.
Knowledge of government contracting regulations, security clearance requirements, and compliance standards.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of recruiting tools such as ClearanceJobs, LinkedIn, Indeed, CareerBuilder, and other social media tools.
Proficiency with Microsoft products, including Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, and Planner.

Nice To Haves

Recruiting experience in government contracting or the aerospace/defense industry.
Experience with applicant tracking systems; iCIMS is preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with hiring managers to understand hiring needs for government customers and conduct job analyses and intake meetings to establish position qualifications, skills, and experience.
Source candidates through job boards, social media, networking, referrals, industry-specific job boards, and industry events; proactively build candidate pipelines.
Stay current on government contracting regulations and recruiting compliance requirements; ensure processes follow EEO guidelines, affirmative action plans, and OFCCP regulations.
Review resumes, conduct initial prescreens, and assess qualifications against contract requirements.
Coordinate interviews with hiring managers and technical teams.
Partner with hiring managers to understand project requirements, team dynamics, and technical skills needed; advise on market trends, salary ranges, and other hiring factors, and provide consistent updates.
Provide candidates with a positive, professional experience through effective communication and timely updates and feedback.
Manage offer activities, including clearance and reference checks, salary recommendations, drafting and extending offer letters, and offer negotiation.
Coordinate with HR, security, and onboarding teams to support the transition of new hires.
Maintain accurate candidate records in iCIMS and update Microsoft Planner and SharePoint in accordance with recruiting procedures.