Recruiter TECHEAD

Techead; Chesapeake, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

TECHEAD is seeking a Recruiter for a contract role in Chesapeake, VA, onsite. The position involves sourcing, reviewing resumes, screening candidates for government contracts, and coordinating interviews.

You will manage postings in the ATS and ensure timely communication across teams. Responsibilities include evaluating qualifications and security clearances, preparing LOIs, and supporting onboarding and HR administration while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, communications, IT, or related field preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with ATS.
• Ability to work 100% onsite (with potential for hybrid flexibility over time).

Responsibilities

• Source, review resumes, screen, and interview candidates for government-related roles.
• Create and update job postings in the ATS and coordinate candidate interviews.
• Review qualifications, certifications, and security clearances.
• Prepare candidate documentation including LOIs and contingencies.
• Source talent via job boards, networking, referrals, and specialized channels.
• Assist with onboarding, offboarding, and HR administration while maintaining confidentiality.
• Support proposals and workforce planning aligning with contract needs.

Skills

Interviewing

Candidate screening

HR knowledge

On-site collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/related field

Tools

ATS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Always Connecting, Always Evolving.

TECHEAD is seeking qualified applicants for the following Contract position – Recruiter / Chesepeak VA – (JOB-22717).

You can find more about our team and values by checking us out at TECHEAD.comor onGlassdoor

Job Details:

Title: Recruiter
Location: Chesepeak, VA
Compensation: $50,000 – $70,000 /per Year
Work Type: Contract
Work Location: On-Site

Job Description:

• Source, review resumes, screen, and interview candidates for technical, professional, and cleared mission-support positions supporting government contracts and proposal efforts.
• Create and update job postings in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), schedule candidate interviews, and ensure timely communication across hiring teams.
• Candidate Evaluation & Compliance: Review candidate qualifications, certifications, and security clearances.
• Prepare and manage candidate documentation, including Letters of Intent (LOIs) and contingency hiring agreements.
• Sourcing & Pipeline Building: Proactively source talent through job boards, networking platforms, referrals, and specialized recruiting channels.
• HR & Employee Lifecycle Support: Assist with new-hire onboarding, off boarding, personnel record management, general HR administration, and employee communications while maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Proposal & Business Development Support: Partner with business units to align workforce planning with active contract needs and upcoming proposal bids.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, IT, or a related field preferred.
• Systems & Tools: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) and familiarity with modern Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Ability to work 100% onsite (with potential for hybrid flexibility over time).

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior exposure or experience recruiting for cleared roles within government contracting (DoD / defense industry).
• Familiarity with contingency hiring practices, proposal sourcing, and Letters of Intent (LOIs).
• Interest in pursuing a long-term career in Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, or Defense Contracting.

TECHEAD’s mission is to make our on-site associates successful by placing them in the right environment so they can grow and prosper. How we treat and respond to our clients and employees is a reflection of who we are and makes us stand out from the rest. Keeping our business focused on building and maintaining relationships with our employees and clients is the key to our success. We won’t strive for anything less.

TECHEAD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

For more information on TECHEAD please visit www.techead.com.

No second parties will be accepted.