Sourcer/Proposal Recruiting Specialist

One Federal Solution•Tysons, VA

About The Position

One Federal Solution is seeking a Sourcer to support live federal business development proposals and build a pipeline of candidates for future opportunities. The role focuses on identifying and engaging candidates for proposed Key Personnel and other priority positions, confirming their interest and availability, and obtaining letters of commitment and supporting materials by proposal deadlines. The Sourcer works with Business Development, Recruiting, and Operations, and monitors RFIs and early-stage opportunities to prepare candidate options before an RFP is released. When proposal workload permits, the Sourcer also supports recruiting for open positions on active contracts.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in recruiting, talent sourcing, or staffing; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
Strong candidate research, outreach, and relationship-building skills, including the ability to engage professionals who may not be actively seeking a new role.
Clear written and verbal communication skills, sound follow-through, and the ability to manage multiple candidates, opportunities, and deadlines.
Strong organization and attention to detail, particularly when maintaining candidate records and collecting time-sensitive proposal documentation.
Ability to collaborate effectively with Business Development, Recruiting, and Operations in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using applicant tracking, CRM, or candidate pipeline tools.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting federal government contractors, federal proposals, or contract staffing.
Familiarity with federal proposal cycles, including RFIs, draft RFPs, RFP releases, Key Personnel requirements, resumes, and letters of commitment.
Experience sourcing for professional, technical, management, or other specialized roles, including positions that require suitability or security clearances.
Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter or similar sourcing platforms.
Experience with the Workable applicant tracking system (ATS).
Experience using AI tools to support sourcing, candidate research, resume review or formatting, and outreach preparation, with appropriate human review and protection of candidate information.

Responsibilities

Partner with Business Development to review live proposals, RFIs, draft solicitations, and the opportunity pipeline; identify anticipated staffing needs and begin candidate research early.
Identify, source, and engage qualified candidates for proposed Key Personnel and other high-priority proposal positions using professional networks, candidate databases, referrals, job boards, and other approved channels.
Assess candidates’ interest, availability, relevant experience, and compensation expectations; explain opportunities and maintain timely follow-up throughout the proposal process.
Coordinate and obtain resumes, letters of commitment, and other candidate materials; track outstanding items and confirm materials are complete, current, and consistent with solicitation instructions.
Build and maintain an organized pipeline of future candidates for proposal efforts, including profiles, resumes, contact history, availability, sourcing status, and follow-up actions.
Review candidate qualifications against stated requirements, flag gaps for proposal and recruiting teams, and ensure candidate experience is accurately represented in proposal materials.
Provide timely updates to Business Development, Recruiting, and Operations about sourcing progress, candidate risks, documentation gaps, and potential alternatives.
Monitor RFI and early-stage opportunity activity to develop candidate options before an RFP is released, updating the pipeline as requirements change.
As capacity allows, support open positions on active contracts through sourcing, initial outreach, screening coordination, and handoff to the assigned recruiter or hiring team.
Coordinate candidate clearance verification through authorized company security or FSO processes and document verified status and relevant eligibility information.
Assist with formatting candidate resumes for proposal submissions, following solicitation instructions and required templates while preserving accuracy and ensuring experience is supported by candidate materials.