On-Site Junior Recruiter | Government Contracting in Arlington

DAn Solutions, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Federal holidays

Professional development

Career growth

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

DAN Solutions in Arlington, VA is hiring a Junior Recruiter / Talent Sourcer to join our growing team. This on-site role focuses on recruiting and sourcing for government contracting with opportunities to handle multiple hats beyond recruiting.

Ideal candidates are outgoing, proactive, and eager to learn, with strong communication skills and a willingness to obtain a Top-Secret clearance in the future. Monday–Friday, full-time, in-office environment.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a professional office environment preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a confident, professional demeanor.
• Comfortable making outbound phone calls and engaging with individuals from a variety of professional backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Identify and source qualified candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, professional networks, referrals, and other recruiting resources.
• Conduct proactive candidate outreach through phone calls, emails, LinkedIn messages, and other communication channels.
• Perform initial phone screenings to assess candidates' backgrounds, qualifications, career interests, and potential fit for open positions.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with candidates and develop a strong pipeline of talent for current and future opportunities.
• Learn and develop an understanding of technical positions, government contracting, security clearance requirements, and the industries we support.
• Partner with senior recruiters and leadership to understand staffing requirements, hiring priorities, and effective recruiting strategies.
• Assist with coordinating interviews, scheduling candidate conversations, and maintaining communication throughout the recruiting process.
• Maintain accurate candidate records, recruiting activity, and pipeline information within our applicant tracking system.
• Conduct research on potential candidates, companies, industries, and recruiting trends.
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities.
• Provide administrative, operational, and project support as needed to assist with broader company initiatives.
• Take ownership of assigned responsibilities, follow through on commitments, and continuously look for opportunities to improve processes and contribute to team success.

Skills

Outgoing and personable

Confident on the phone

Excellent communicator

Quick learner

Intelligent and resourceful

Self-motivated and proactive

Adaptable and flexible

Organized and dependable

Persistent and resilient

Ambitious and career-minded

Strong team player

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred but not required

Tools

Microsoft Office

Online research

Job description

DAN Solutions in Arlington, VA is hiring a Junior Recruiter / Talent Sourcer to join our growing team. This on-site role focuses on recruiting and sourcing for government contracting with opportunities to handle multiple hats beyond recruiting.

Ideal candidates are outgoing, proactive, and eager to learn, with strong communication skills and a willingness to obtain a Top-Secret clearance in the future. Monday–Friday, full-time, in-office environment.