Talent Acquisition Coordinator: Candidate Experience

Chenega Professional Services Strategic Business Unit; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Chenega Professional Services Strategic Business Unit (SSBU) is seeking a Recruiting Coordinator to support nationwide hiring initiatives for security, operations, and government programs. This role emphasizes candidate engagement and a smooth hiring process from initial contact through onboarding.

This role requires two days in-office at our Chantilly, VA HQ, and the coordinator will collaborate with recruiters, HR, and operational leaders to schedule interviews, maintain ATS records, prepare

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 1–3 years of recruiting, HR, talent acquisition, staffing, or admin experience.
• Experience in fast-paced environments with multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong customer service and relationship management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to understand staffing needs and priorities.
• Coordinate candidate communications, interview scheduling, status updates, and offer-related correspondence.
• Maintain a positive candidate experience with professional, timely communication.
• Manage ATS records to ensure accurate documentation and reporting.
• Prepare offer letters and onboarding documentation.
• Track recruiting activities, candidate movement, and hiring metrics in internal systems.
• Support recruiting initiatives, workforce planning, and pipeline development.
• Assist with contract transitions and large-scale hiring events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Relationship management

Organizational skills

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ATS platforms (iCIMS/Workday/Taleo)

Job description

Chenega Professional Services Strategic Business Unit (SSBU) is seeking a Recruiting Coordinator to support nationwide hiring initiatives for security, operations, and government programs. This role emphasizes candidate engagement and a smooth hiring process from initial contact through onboarding.

This role requires two days in-office at our Chantilly, VA HQ, and the coordinator will collaborate with recruiters, HR, and operational leaders to schedule interviews, maintain ATS records, prepare