Core One is a fast-paced, high-impact government contracting company dedicated to supporting the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, and Special Forces. Our culture is mission-driven and people-focused; we value integrity, accountability, and excellence in everything we do. As a growing company, we seek motivated professionals who want to build their careers alongside us, take ownership of their work, and make a meaningful difference. We reward hard work and dedication, encourage innovation, and genuinely appreciate new ideas that help us better support our customers and each other.
We are not a company that values volume over quality, we would much rather you take the time to find the right candidates and call five, instead of calling 50. We also are not a fit for those who are content staying where they are, lack curiosity, or have no desire to learn, grow, and continually improve.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Recruiting Associate to lead recruiting efforts in support of government contracting programs. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional who can manage multiple requisitions, partner closely with hiring managers, and deliver high-quality talent in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment.
The ideal candidate brings at least Three years of recruiting experience, with a strong preference for candidates who have supported federal government contracts and understand clearance requirements, labor categories, and compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage full-cycle recruiting for a variety of roles, including cleared, technical, and corporate positions
- Support the growth of the company through engaging critical stakeholders in the requirements gathering, recruiting, and business development/client solutions elements across departments
- Partner with hiring managers to understand requirements, priorities, and timelines
- Develop and execute effective sourcing strategies using job boards, networking, referrals, and direct outreach
- Demonstrate strong leadership skills, including the ability to motivate and inspire team members, and make decisions under pressure
- Elicit requirements from hiring managers to determine job duties
- Screen, interview, and assess candidates to ensure alignment with role requirements and contract needs
- Maintain accurate and compliant documentation within the applicant tracking system (ATS)
- Coordinate interview logistics and provide an excellent candidate experience throughout the process
- Support offer development, negotiation, and onboarding in coordination with HR and leadership
- Track and report recruiting metrics and pipeline status
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of recruiting experience, at least one year in a government contracting environment
- Experience supporting federal contracts with cleared positions (up to TS/SCI w/polygraph strongly preferred)
- Strong interviewing, sourcing, and candidate assessment skills
- Ability to manage multiple requisitions and shifting priorities effectively
- Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills
- High attention to detail and strong follow-through
- Proficiency with ATS platforms and Microsoft Office Suite
- Bachelor’s degree or 5 additional years’ relevant experience
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued security clearance
Desired Qualifications
- Experience recruiting for technical, engineering, or defense-related roles
- Secret clearance or higher
- Experience using Greenhouse ATS
- Experience sourcing for Federal Government Contract Proposals
- Direct experience recruiting in the Intelligence Community
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