Recruiter (contract)

Recruiter (Contract)

Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Microsoft through external staffing partners of Allegis Global Solutions. If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Microsoft.

Summary

We currently have a very exciting opportunity available for a Talent Source with specialized experience recruiting for technical roles that have US security clearance requirements. This is a virtual position that will begin as a 3-month contract with the potential to extend on a quarterly basis, up to 18 months. As a Talent Source, you will focus on scouting and sourcing Engineering and Go-to-Market talent that build and sell products to federal customers and government contractors. Ideal candidates will bring a proven track record of identifying and engaging hard-to-find, competitive talent with US security clearances in technical domains.

Job Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain relationships with hiring managers to stay abreast of current and future hiring and business needs.
• Perform searches for qualified candidates according to relevant job criteria, using computer database, networking, Internet recruiting resources, cold calls, media, and employee referrals.
• Screen applicants to obtain information on work history, training, education, and job skills.
• Contact applicants to inform them of employment possibilities, consideration, and selection.
• Inform potential applicants about facilities, operations, benefits, and job or career opportunities in the organization.
  
  

Requirements

• 6+ years of talent acquisition experience in a sourcing or recruiting capacity OR Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field.
• 3+ years experience recruiting for technical roles that require US security clearances, including Top Secret and Full Scope Polygraph.
• Have a good understanding of talent markets and candidate profiles and is able to develop a strategy to achieve hiring objectives with tight deadlines.
• Fluent in advanced sourcing strategies with proficiency across platforms such as LinkedIn, GitHub, Google Scholar, Hugging Face, ClearanceJobs.com, and other open-source communities.
• Verbal and written communication skills, negotiation skills, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
• Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter, ClearanceJobs.com, and other sourcing tools, inclusive of creating sourcing strategies.
• Market analytics skills - being able to understand the market for the roles they are hiring for and articulate to recruiters, internal sponsors, and leadership.
• Ability to consistently deliver qualified, calibrated talent—with a target of at least 30 tech-screened candidates for volume pipelines or 15 deeply qualified candidates for more specialized, high-bar roles per month.
• Previous experience with computer applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
  
  

Additional Details

• Location: Remote
• Duration: 4 Months
• Pay Range: $41 - $46.50 per hour
• Weekly Schedule: 40 hours
  
  

AGS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (M/F/Disability/Veterans). We will consider all applications without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law.