Key Responsibilities:Sourcing & Talent Acquisition: Identify and engage with qualified candidates through various channels, including job boards, social media, networking events, and professional associations, focusing on those with experience in federal contracts or government agencies.Candidate Screening: Conduct thorough interviews and assessments to evaluate candidates' technical skills, experience, and suitability for federal roles, ensuring they meet both the technical requirements and any specific security clearance or background check needs.Client Collaboration: Work closely with federal agencies and government contractors to understand their staffing needs, job specifications, and project timelines, ensuring that recruitment efforts align with project goals and compliance requirements.Offer Negotiation & Onboarding: Manage the offer process, including salary negotiations and benefits discussions, while coordinating the onboarding process to ensure new hires are prepared for their roles, including securing necessary clearances.Pipeline Development: Build and maintain a strong pipeline of candidates with relevant federal experience, anticipating future hiring needs and ensuring readiness to meet urgent staffing demands.Reporting & Metrics: Track and report on key recruiting metrics, such as time-to-fill, offer acceptance rates, and diversity hiring goals, to continuously improve the recruitment process and meet federal contract requirements.In-depth Knowledge of Federal Hiring Practices: Familiarity with the nuances of recruiting for federal roles, including security clearance levels, contractor vs. full-time federal positions, and the specific needs of government agencies.Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of the technical skills and qualifications needed for roles in IT, engineering, cybersecurity, and other specialized fields often required by federal clients.

Cogent Infotech, a Pittsburgh-based global IT consulting firm, has beenoffering cutting-edge digital transformation services like App Development,Cloud, Security and Data Services, Workforce Solutions, and L&D since2003. This CMMI level 3, ISO-certified firm has worked with over 120government agencies, 65+ Fortune 500 companies, and several globalsystem integrators. With a culture focused on diversity, inclusion, andsustainability,Cogent earned 13 best workplace awards in 2022, including top honors forWomen, Diversity, and Culture. •Calling Candidates for Technical and HR screening.•Familiarity with US Geography and terminology used in US recruitments (i.e.Visa (H1B, H4, EAD GC, GC, US Citizen, TN, OPT), C2C, W2 and 1099)•Screening candidate for federal client .•Screening candidate for Health Care client .

• Search Resumes on the database; job sites/boards, and post requirements on the job sites/boards. Develop and update job descriptions and job specifications. • Perform job and task analysis to document job requirements and objectives. • Prepare recruitment materials and post jobs to appropriate job boards. • Designing and implementing the overall recruiting strategy.• Screen candidates by reviewing resumes and job applications, and performing phone screenings. Conduct Internet search using Sourcing Tools like: Dice, Monster, Career builder, LinkedIn, and Zip Recruiter, Indeed. Broadcast requirements to other subcontractors/vendors. • Familiarity with US Geography and terminology used in US recruitments (i.e. Visa (H1B, H4, EAD GC, GC, US Citizen, TN, OPT), C2C, W2 and 1099) • Short listing resume against different requirements