Junior Recruiter

Prescient Edge; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Prescient Edge in McLean, VA is seeking a Junior Recruiter to join our growing team. You will engage with candidates on social networks, conduct interviews, and send recruiting emails to build a healthy candidate pipeline.

This role requires strong communication, problem solving, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment. We value initiative and a drive to learn about the defense and intelligence industry.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to interact with candidates on social media and professional networks
• Strong time-management and organizational skills
• Motivation to achieve results and contribute to a team
• Interest in business development and recruiting in the defense/ intel space

Responsibilities

• Interact with potential candidates on social media and professional networks
• Contact active and passive candidates as well as interview interested candidates
• Send recruiting emails
• Identify qualified candidate profiles using various sourcing methods
• Develop talent pipelines for future hiring needs
• Maintain candidate databases via an applicant tracking system

Job description

Prescient Edge is seeking to hire a Junior Recruiter for our growing team! We are looking for a self-motivated individual with problem-solving skills, a competitive nature, and an energizing personality. As a Junior Recruiter, you will:

• Interact with potential candidates on social media and professional networks
• Contact active and passive candidates as well as interview interested candidates
• Send recruiting emails
• Identify qualified candidate profiles using various sourcing methods
• Develop talent pipelines for future hiring needs
• Maintain candidate databases via an applicant tracking system

Job Requirements

• Ability to communicate confidently in person, over the phone, and online
• A focus on the positive and the ability to strive for continual improvement
• Ambition and motivation to achieve results
• A strong displayed interest in business development
• Ability to collaborate and operate well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Ability to adhere to a strong work ethic and a sense of commitment
• Effective time-management abilities
• A passion for learning about the defense and intelligence industry

Prescient Edge is a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) founded as a counterintelligence (CI) and Human Intelligence (HUMINT) company in 2008. We are a global operations and solutions integrator delivering full-spectrum intelligence analysis support, training, security, and RD&E support solutions to the Department of Defense and throughout the intelligence community. Prescient Edge is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by law. We strive to foster equity and inclusion throughout our organization because we believe that diversity of thought is critical for creating a safe and engaging work environment while also enabling the organization’s success.