Junior Recruiter-Government Contracting

Strategic Resources Inc. invites candidates for a part-time Junior Recruiter position focused on government contracting, based onsite in Vienna, Virginia. The role oversees full-cycle recruitment for both cleared and non-cleared federal roles and supports proposal staffing efforts. This onsite opportunity offers an hourly rate of USD 24 to 26.

Responsibilities

• Conduct end-to-end recruitment for government contracting roles, from sourcing and screening to interviewing, offer negotiations, and onboarding coordination.
• Collaborate with hiring managers, program leaders, and executives to define staffing needs and craft recruiting plans.
• Proactively source candidates, both active and passive, using job boards, networks, referrals, social media, professional organizations, and direct outreach.
• Develop and sustain talent pipelines for current and anticipated contract requirements.
• Perform initial phone screens and assessments to evaluate qualifications, experience, fit, and security clearance eligibility.
• Schedule and coordinate interviews, maintaining clear communication with candidates and hiring teams throughout the process.
• Assist in proposal recruitment by sourcing qualified candidates for upcoming bids and recompetes.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• At least three years of full-cycle recruiting experience, ideally in a government contracting setting.
• Proven ability to manage multiple requisitions concurrently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Experience recruiting for cleared and federal contract positions.
• Strong sourcing capabilities using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, ATS platforms, and networking.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation abilities.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and applicant tracking systems.

Technologies

• LinkedIn Recruiter
• ATS platforms
• Microsoft Office Suite