Recruiting Specialist (BD & Capture)

Sabre Systems; Lexington Park (MD); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sabre Systems, LLC is seeking a Recruiting Specialist (BD & Capture) to join our Talent Acquisition team, focusing on supporting our Business Development organization. This role partners with BD, Capture, and Program leadership to translate pursuit needs into staffing strategies and build pipelines for proposals and awards.

You will manage full-cycle recruiting, support surge hiring during peak periods, and represent Sabre at job fairs and events to expand candidate engagement and ensure

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recruiting experience supporting federal government contractors.
• Experience supporting proposal recruiting and personnel identification for federal bids.
• Experience recruiting cleared and technical professionals (software engineers, cybersecurity, systems engineers, data professionals).
• Knowledge of federal contracting staffing requirements, including clearance levels and timelines.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with rapidly changing needs.
• Proficiency with ATS and sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed).
• Ability to travel 10-15% for events.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the recruiting team's main point of support for BD, Capture, and Program leaders to translate staffing needs into actionable recruiting plans.
• Identify qualified candidates, secure LOIs, and prepare staffing documentation for proposals.
• Provide incumbent capture support with insights on talent availability, compensation trends, and geographic considerations.

Skills

Recruiting

Federal contracts

ATS

Proposal recruiting

Travel availability

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Indeed Sourcing

Job description

Responsibilities

Sabre Systems, LLC is seeking a dedicated Recruiting Specialist (BD & Capture) to join our Talent Acquisition team, focused primarily on supporting our Business Development (BD) organization. As a member of the recruiting team, this position plays a critical role in partnering with BD, Capture, and Program leadership to ensure Sabre is wellpositioned with the talent needed for upcoming pursuits, proposals, recompetes, and anticipated contract awards.

In this role, the Recruiting Specialist (BD & Capture) serves as the recruiting team's primary liaison to BD-translating pursuit needs into staffing strategies, building targeted pipelines, and ensuring proposal teams have strong, compliant candidates ready when opportunities arise. If you enjoy proactive recruiting, working collaboratively, and supporting growth initiatives, this position offers a highly dynamic blend of strategy and execution.

Why Join Team Sabre

You will be part of a collaborative and highperforming Talent Acquisition team that values partnership, agility, and shared success. Your recruiting expertise directly supports Sabre's growth by strengthening our ability to win new business and deepen customer relationships. Our hybrid work model supports both inperson connection and remote productivity. For recruiters who thrive on strategic engagement and supporting BD efforts, Sabre offers a unique opportunity to make a visible and meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities

Recruiting Support for BD & Capture

• Serve as the recruiting team's main point of support for BD, Capture, and Program leaders to understand staffing needs tied to strategic pursuits and key personnel requirements.Participate in color team reviews and translate RFP staffing requirements into actionable recruiting plans.
• Identify qualified candidates, secure LOIs, and prepare staffing documentation that strengthens proposal submissions.
• Provide incumbent capture support, offering insight into talent availability, compensation trends, clearance constraints, and geographic considerations.

Strategic Pipeline Development & Market Insights

• Build proactive talent pipelines aligned with anticipated contract needs and emerging BD priorities.
• Conduct talent market research, competitor analysis, and mapping efforts to identify strong candidate pools.
• Maintain accurate BD-related recruiting activity, pipelines, and candidate tracking within the ATS/CRM.

Full-Cycle Recruiting (Surge Support)

• Manage full-cycle recruiting as needed-from intake through offer acceptance-and assist with surge recruiting for nonBD positions during peak hiring periods.
• Develop targeted sourcing strategies and thoroughly screen candidates for required skills, clearance levels, and proposal alignment.
• Build trust with candidates, hiring managers, and internal partners to ensure a positive, professional hiring experience.
• Represent Sabre at job fairs, networking events, and industry meetups to expand candidate engagement and strengthen brand presence.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• At least three (3) years of recruiting experience supporting federal government contractors, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and closing candidates.
• Direct experience supporting proposal recruiting and key personnel identification for federal bids.
• Experience recruiting cleared and technical professionals (software engineers, cybersecurity specialists, systems engineers, data professionals, etc.).
• Knowledge of federal contracting staffing requirements, including clearance levels, timelines, and contractual obligations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while staying responsive to rapidly changing proposal needs.
• Proficiency with ATS and sourcing tools, including LinkedIn Recruiter and Indeed Sourcing.
• Ability to travel 10-15% for hiring events and networking engagements.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience developing staffing recommendations for capture teams, including identifying target companies, critical skill sets, talent pool risks, and fallback strategies.
• Background developing early candidate relationships and maintaining engagement throughout capture, proposal, and award phases.
• Familiarity with specialized talent communities including military transition programs, cleared networks, veteran organizations, and technical associations.
• Experience using iCIMS for job management and workflow tracking.
• SHRMCP, PHR, or related talent acquisition certifications.

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Compensation Statement

At Sabre Systems, LLC, compensation is based on factors such as location, qualifications, experience, and contract-specific requirements; however, final compensation will be determined by individual qualifications and applicable contract terms. The general salary range for this position is as follows:

$75,000.00 - $85,000.00

Refer & Earn: Employee Referral Bonus Eligibility

* A Level 2 Employee Referral Bonus applies to this requisition for qualifying referrals. At Sabre Systems, we value great talent and encourage our employees to refer exceptional candidates. If you have any questions about the referral policy or this position, please contact the Recruiting team.

Sabre Overview

Sabre Systems, LLC, has been providing innovative technological solutions and services for Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and commercial customers for more than 35 years. We support the ever-evolving areas of advanced communication technologies, cyber, systems and software engineering, and digital transformation.

With over three decades in business, we continue to uphold our small business values with a core philosophy of putting our people first. Our welcoming and inclusive culture embraces the diverse thoughts, experiences, and unique perspectives of our people, encouraging open communication and feedback at every level of our workforce. We offer a collaborative work environment, learning and development opportunities that benefit even our most seasoned technical professionals, and the support and resources needed to develop impactful solutions for our customers. Your health, happiness, and well-being are at the top of our priority list because we know your personal and professional success depends on it. Sabre offers custom-built and wide-ranging benefits that are continually enhanced to meet the evolving and diverse needs of our Sabre Pros. Join our team and contribute to our thriving, people-driven culture.

We respect the unique perspectives that a diverse workforce of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans brings not only to our company, but also to our customers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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