We seek a highly motivated and experienced DoD Contractor Recruiter to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in recruiting for defense contracts and a deep understanding of the unique requirements and challenges of the Department of Defense (DoD) contracting environment. This role involves sourcing, screening, and hiring qualified candidates for various DoD contracts, ensuring compliance with all federal regulations and company policies.

If you are a dedicated and experienced recruiter passionate about supporting the DoD and its missions, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Duties include, but not limited to: 

• Talent Acquisition:
• Develop and implement effective recruiting strategies to attract and hire top talent for DoD contracts
• Source candidates through various channels, including job boards, social media, networking events, and employee referrals.
• Conduct thorough screenings and interviews to assess candidates’ qualifications, experience, and cultural fit.
• Client and Stakeholder Management:
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and job specifications.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external clients to ensure alignment on recruitment goals and expectations.
• Provide Regular updates to hiring managers and stakeholders on recruitment progress and challenges.
• Compliance and Documentation:
• Ensure all recruitment activities comply with DoD regulations and company policies.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all candidate interactions and hiring processes in the applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Prepare and submit required documentation for security clearances and other compliance-related processes.
• Candidate Experience:
• Provide a positive candidate experience by communicating clearly and promptly throughout recruitment.
• Coordinate and facilitate interviews, offer negotiations, and onboarding processes.
• Follow up with new hires to ensure a smooth transition and address initial concerns.
• Market Research and Networking:
• Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and labor market conditions.
• Attend industry events, job fairs, and networking opportunities to build a pipeline of potential candidates.
• Leverage professional networks and associations to identify and attract high-quality candidates.

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.

Years of Experience: At least four years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications: CIR or similar certifications

Technical Skills

• Proven experience in recruiting for DoD contracts or within the defense industry.
• Strong understanding of DoD regulations, security clearance processes, and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment software.
• Previous experience working in a federal contracting environment.
• Familiarity with OFCCP and EEO guidelines. 

Interpersonal Skills

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Additional Information

Travel:

• Up to 20% travel to job fairs, networking events, and client sites.
• May involve occasional evening and weekend work to meet recruitment goals and deadlines.

Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid:

• Dayton, Ohio - Hybrid
• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive team environment.

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Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, is an innovative small business committed to providing world-class technical, management, and training support services to government and public sector clients. We focus on people, processes, and performance to deliver superior results. Since our inception in 1997, our commitment to mission success and customer satisfaction has been recognized with exponential growth and exceptional past performance ratings. We accept challenging assignments and drive projects from the planning stages, through implementation, and into operations and support.

Please note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities