Recruiter

ITA International; Newport News (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability insurance

Voluntary ancillary benefit options

401k retirement benefits with employer

Job summary

ITA International, headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, is seeking a Recruiter to support government contracts and projects in a hybrid role. The recruiter collaborates with hiring managers, sources top talent, and guides candidates through the hiring process while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include job analysis, proactive sourcing, and managing offers with clearance checks. Experience with ATS (iCIMS) and tools like ClearanceJobs, LinkedIn, Indeed is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, communication studies, psychology, or related field.
• Sourcing passive talent with Boolean searches.
• Familiarity with engineering, IT, cybersecurity, software analytics.
• 3+ years as Recruiter; govt contracting or aerospace/defense preferred.
• Knowledge of government contracting regulations, security clearance, compliance.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with ATS (iCIMS preferred).
• Knowledge of recruiting tools: ClearanceJobs, LinkedIn, Indeed, CareerBuilder and other social media.

Responsibilities

• Identify, attract, and hire top talent for government contracts and projects.
• Collaborate with hiring managers and serve as main candidate contact throughout the process.
• Understand technical requirements and ensure regulatory compliance in recruitment.
• Job analysis and intake meetings with managers to define qualifications and experience.
• Sourcing via job boards, social media, networking, referrals, industry events.
• Stay current on government contracting regulations and OFCCP guidelines.
• Review resumes, prescreen candidates, and coordinate interviews.
• Provide guidance on market trends, salaries, and hiring factors.
• Manage offers, clearance checks, references, and drafting of letters.
• Maintain accurate candidate records in ATS (iCIMS) and planning tools.

Skills

Sourcing passive talent

Government contracting knowledge

Interpersonal and communication skills

Multitasking in fast-paced environment

ATS experience

iCIMS preferred

Recruiting tools: ClearanceJobs/Linked

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Related field

Tools

iCIMS

LinkedIn

Indeed

CareerBuilder

ClearanceJobs

SharePoint

Planner

Teams

Word

Excel

Job description

Overview

At ITA International, we’re a tech-enabled professional services company. Headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, we leverage subject matter expertise, data analytics and technology to challenge boundaries and transform possibilities.

With a global presence and a passionate team of over 200 ITAers, we’re driven by mission success for our customers, “In The Arena.” Our expertise spans Operations, Training, Engineering, Nanotechnology, Statistics, Machine Learning and Software Engineering – enabling data and tech-enabled solutions that deliver real value.

Join our impactful journey at ITA International. As Theodore Roosevelt said, “The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena.” We’re here, standing beside our customers, ready to serve and succeed.

ITA is seeking a Recruiter to join the team in Newport News, VA. This position is hybrid.

Responsibilities

ITA is seeking a Recruiter to play a pivotal role in identifying, attracting, and hiring top talent to support the organization's government contracts and projects. This position involves collaborating with hiring managers, serving as the main point of contact for candidates throughout the hiring process, understanding technical requirements, and ensuring compliance with government regulations throughout the recruitment process.

• Job Analysis and Requirements Gathering
  • Work closely with hiring managers to understand hiring needs for ITA's government customers.
  • Conduct job analyses and intake meetings to determine key qualifications, skills, and experience required for each position.
• Sourcing
  • Utilize various sourcing methods, including job boards, social media, networking, employee referrals, industry specific job boards, and industry events, to identify and attract qualified candidates.
  • Proactively build a pipeline of potential candidates to meet current and future hiring needs.
• Compliance and Government Regulations
  • Stay current on government contracting regulations and compliance requirements related to recruiting and hiring.
  • Ensure that recruitment processes adhere to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) guidelines, affirmative action plans, and OFCCP regulations.
• Screening and Evaluation
  • Review resumes, conduct initial pre-screenings, and assess candidate qualifications compared to contract requirements.
  • Coordinate interviews in collaboration with hiring managers and technical teams.
• Collaboration with Hiring Managers
  • Partner with hiring managers to understand project requirements, team dynamics, and specific technical skill sets needed.
  • Provide guidance on market trends, salary ranges, and other factors influencing the hiring process.
  • Build and maintain a strong rapport with all managers by providing consistent communication and updates.
• Candidate Experience
  • Ensure a positive and professional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
  • Communicate effectively with candidates, providing timely updates and feedback.
• Offer Negotiation and Pre-Hire Coordination
  • Manage the offer process including clearance checks, reference checks, salary recommendations, drafting of offer letter, extending offer, and offer negotiation.
  • Collaborate with HR, security, and onboarding teams to ensure a smooth transition for new hires.
• Data Management
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records in the applicant tracking system (ATS), iCIMS.
  • Update Microsoft Planner and SharePoint in accordance with ITA's Recruiting procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communication Studies, Psychology, or a related field.
• Skilled at sourcing passive talent to include creating Boolean searches to identify and contact qualified candidates.
• Familiarity with technical skill sets (e.g., engineering, IT, cybersecurity, software engineering, data analytics).
• 3+ years proven experience as a Recruiter, preferably in the government contracting or aerospace/defense industry.
• Knowledge of government contracting regulations, security clearance requirements, and compliance standards.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS), iCIMS preferred.
• Knowledge of various recruiting tools: ClearanceJobs, Linkedin, Indeed, CareerBuilder and other Social Media tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft products (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, Planner).

Benefit and Compensation Transparency

ITA International proudly complies with all federal and state benefit and pay transparency laws. Employees of ITA can expect a robust benefit package, including:

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability insurance (where applicable)
• Voluntary ancillary benefit options
• 401k retirement benefits with employer matching contributions

Pay range for this position is $60,000 - $90,000 annually.

This position has a broad compensation range due to the complexities of government contracting and varying levels of candidate experience and qualifications.

Application and Employment at ITA International

ITA International is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), ITA International would like to ensure that your application process goes as smoothly as possible. If you would like to preview the physical requirements for this position, or if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with ITA, please contact us by phone at 757-246-6781 or email us at [e-mail].