Recruiter

Recruiter, Contracts & Proposals

Location: In-Office | Downtown Washington, DC

Salary: $55,000–$65,000 + Commissions

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Recruiter to join our growing Talent Acquisition team. In this role, you will support both SLED and government contracts/proposals, with a strong focus on large-scale hiring initiatives. You will play a key role in sourcing, screening, and coordinating candidates while ensuring alignment with internal processes and government compliance standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to grow their recruiting career while gaining hands-on experience in high-volume hiring, government contracting, and commercial staffing.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner closely with Senior Recruiters and Hiring Managers to support staffing strategies for commercial and government projects.
• Assist with large-scale recruiting, including job postings, resume review, phone screens, interview scheduling, and candidate communication.
• Source talent through job boards, social media, ATS searches, referrals, and networking.
• Submit candidate resumes for RFPs, RFIs, and awarded contracts.
• Maintain accurate, compliant records within the Applicant Tracking System (Bullhorn).
• Participate in job fairs, hiring events, and community outreach to build strong candidate pipelines.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable employment laws and government contract requirements (EEO, OFCCP).
• Support pre-employment processes such as background checks and onboarding coordination.
• Provide timely updates to candidates and hiring managers to ensure a seamless recruitment process.
• Identify opportunities to improve recruiting workflows and enhance the candidate experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 2+ years of recruiting, staffing, or HR support experience (agency experience and internships encouraged).
• Interest in government and commercial recruiting; exposure to high-volume or project-based hiring a plus.
• Familiarity with ATS platforms (Bullhorn preferred), job boards, and sourcing tools.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• High attention to detail and strong commitment to compliance.
• U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain government projects.

What We Offer

• Exposure to both commercial and government recruitment projects.
• Mentorship and hands-on training from experienced recruiters.
• Clear paths for professional growth in Talent Acquisition and HR.
• Competitive salary, commissions, and comprehensive benefits package.