Technical Recruiter

Curnel Solutions•Washington, DC

About The Position

Professionals who take pride in their work and want to be appreciated for their efforts are encouraged to apply! In exchange for our staff members’ dedication and expertise, we are proud to offer a team environment and competitive compensation packages with an opportunity to establish rewarding careers. If you fit this description, take pride in your work and would like to be considered for this position, please apply online; visit us at www.Curnel.com and click on Careers. If you do not find interest in this opportunity but know of someone who may, we kindly ask that you refer the individual to Curnel by forwarding this job posting. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in IT, HR, Business or other related field
Minimum of 4 years full-lifecycle recruiting experience with federal government contracting; knowledge of federal RFP/RFQ process and performance work statements required
Minimum of 3 years recruiting in technical/IT candidates with all levels of government security clearances
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and utilization of Applicant Tracking Systems
Knowledge of common Human Resources principles, practices and metrics related to talent acquisition
Understanding of federal and state employment regulations, including DOL, EEOC and OFCCP guidelines
Excellent time management and organization skill with the ability to work with little to no direction
Ability to apply initiative, adapt to changing requirements, work effectively in a team environment and relate well to others
Successful in placing high quality candidates through cold-calling passive candidates and direct sourcing via Boolean searches, use of social media technology and other recruiting tools
Ability to recruit in a high volume, fast paced environment while maintaining confidentiality in handling sensitive information
Must be flexible and willing to take on more responsibilities as needed and devote time necessary to complete deadlines
Solid organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, work under pressure, coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines under stringent timelines with efficiency and attention to detail
Ability to gauge job seekers’ motivations and overall fit for the job in order to best negotiate offers and close desired candidates
Excellent communication skills (written, verbal) and the ability to regularly interact with Hiring Managers, Senior Leadership and C-Level Executives
Remain in regular and close communication with candidate to answer any questions or address any concerns that arise. Relay feedback to hiring manager to keep him/her abreast of status and progress.
Experience developing and implementing AAP programs, conducting diversity outreach and negotiating with recruitment vendors (i.e. job boards, hr tools, etc.)

Responsibilities

Proactively source, identify, pre-screen and recruit quality professionals as defined by contractual requirements through various sourcing means
Evaluate candidate resumes and credentials for suitability of skills, experience and knowledge in relation to requirements of open positions
Manage the end-to-end recruitment cycle for multiple positions simultaneously, to include negotiation of offers
Determine applicant qualifications by interviewing applicants, analyze pre-employment screening responses, verify references as well as compare applicant credentials to job qualification requirements and overall work scope
Communicate the availability of applicant skill sets to managers; provide frequent feedback to managers on the status of recruiting activity
Collaborate with Human Resources; facilitate the job requisition process to ensure proper on-boarding of new hires
Apply strategic recruitment techniques beyond normal methods to attain passive job candidates for hard to recruit labor categories
Act as a company ambassador by providing excellent customer service and relationship management throughout the recruiting lifecycle- ensure an optimal candidate experience
Assist in responding to proposals by identifying the right profiles and building a pipeline of vetted resources