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Junior Recruiter

Bowhead Springfield, VA

Springfield, VA

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$55k - $60k/yr Full time Application Tracking System Candidate Pipeline Candidate Screening

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Job Description

Bowhead is seeking a Junior Recruiter to support mission-critical government services recruiting in Springfield, VA (onsite). This role offers the opportunity to grow your recruiting expertise through full-cycle hiring, proactive sourcing, and close partnership with hiring managers, while maintaining accurate records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

What You’ll Do

Manage a workload of approximately 15–20 active requisitions, prioritizing recruiting actions based on business needs and hiring timelines.
Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing requirements, develop compelling job descriptions, and define candidate screening criteria through intake discussions.
Own full-cycle recruiting from initial sourcing through offer acceptance and onboarding support.
Build talent pipelines for both active and passive candidates using ATS, job boards, professional networks, referrals, social media, recruiting events, and other resources.
Research talent markets and proactively identify qualified candidates for current and anticipated hiring needs.
Screen candidates to evaluate qualifications, technical skills, experience, communication abilities, motivation, and role and organization fit.
Provide a positive, professional candidate experience through consistent communication throughout the process.
Coordinate interviews and support communication between candidates and hiring managers.
Collaborate through the selection process, providing recruiting insights and market feedback to support hiring decisions.
Prepare and extend employment offers, assist with offer negotiations, and follow up to close offers successfully.
Maintain timely and accurate candidate and requisition activity within the ATS.
Ensure recruiting records and activities are managed according to company policies and applicable recruiting and employment requirements.
Participate in proposal and capture recruiting, new contract transitions, recruiting events, career fairs, and other company-sponsored recruiting activities.
Contribute to Talent Acquisition initiatives, process improvements, recruiting projects, and team best practices.
Stay current on recruiting trends, sourcing techniques, labor-market conditions, and emerging tools and technologies.

What You Bring

1–2 years of recent full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably within a recruiting agency, government contractor, defense, or professional services environment.
Experience recruiting for technical and/or professional positions.
Hands-on experience working with an Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
Ability to build strong, professional relationships with hiring managers and candidates.
Proven capability to source qualified candidates using multiple strategies and tools.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage candidates, hiring managers, and employees at all levels.
Comfort with proactive outreach, including cold calling and direct candidate engagement.
Willingness to research talent markets and develop a network of candidates for current and future opportunities.
Self-motivated, organized, goal-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Preferred Experience

Experience recruiting for government contracts, including positions subject to the Service Contract Act (SCA).
Familiarity with OFCCP recruiting requirements and guidelines.
Experience recruiting within an 8(a), small business, or government contracting environment.
Experience with iCIMS Applicant Tracking System.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related discipline.
Familiarity with the government contracting bid and proposal process.
Experience supporting recruiting for new business pursuits, contract awards, or program transitions.
Experience recruiting for cleared, defense, intelligence, or other government-contractor positions.

Security and Eligibility

No security clearance requirements currently; however, candidates must be able to successfully pass a background check.
US Citizenship is required.
Bowhead reserves the right to change this requirement if needed by business needs or contractual obligations.

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time.
Must be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically.

Tools You’ll Use

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) including iCIMS Applicant Tracking System
Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel

Salary: USD 55,000 - 60,000 per year

Location: Springfield, VA (onsite)

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