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Posted 22 July, 2026

Contract Recruiter

Sparks Group
Reston, VA, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description
Job Summary/Company: Sparks Group has partnered with a leading Government Contractor seeking a contract recruiter for a potential contract to hire opportunity. If you have 3-5 years of full lifecycle recruiting experience and experience recruiting cleared positions this is the ideal role for you. Apply now and call 703-620-6444

Responsibilities:
  • Perform full lifecycle recruiting activities including candidate sourcing, screening, interview coordination/scheduling, offer negotiation and closing of candidates

    Source candidates using traditional and non-traditional sourcing techniques such as Internet job boards; search engines; social media sites; cold calling targeted candidates and companies; networking through professional associations, user groups, and list servs; employee/candidate referrals and alumni; along with internal mobility

    Continually evaluate and apply new sourcing methodologies to actively identify, cultivate, and grow target candidate pools of top talent

    Work closely with hiring managers throughout the recruiting process, and promote effective and efficient hiring practices using consultative skills to influence all levels of internal stakeholders

    Track and record recruiting activities in accordance with business processes and DoL/OFFCP regulations; prepare reports to business leaders as required/requested

    Represent the client and its values in all interactions with potential internal and external candidates



Qualifications/Background Profile:
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

    3 years of related full life cycle recruiting experience

    Agency recruiting background

    Experience recruiting for cleared positions

    Experience sourcing and recruiting high-level security clearances in the DoD and Intelligence community

    Ability to create Large-scale recruiting strategies, cultivate an online presence for purposes of attracting talent.

    Proficiency using effective sourcing and research methodologies

    Demonstrated experience recruiting in a high-volume, fast-paced government consulting/contracting environment

    General understanding of HR practices and DoL/OFCCP Federal compliance

    Prior experience with Workday Recruiting, or a similar Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

    Well-developed assessment, negotiation, collaboration, and consultation skills

    Effective oral and written communication skills

    Excellent organizational and analytic skills, along with an ability to multi-task and prioritize workload

    Proficiency using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)

    Plus: Government Contracting experience and Cleared positions; Workday ATS; Familiarity with Government Proposal processes



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This job is Fully Remote.

We offer several comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, paid and unpaid time off, and retirement and savings plans to qualifying employees.

Download the Sparks Group mobile app from Apple App Store or Google Play.

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Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.