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• Identified new resources for recruiting to better search results and search quality of candidates.• Create consistency and efficiencies to scale effectively for continued rapid growth.• Regularly assess and evaluate Talent Acquisition technology, tools, systems, programs, and processes.• Drive the development of Cohere Technology brand and develop strategies and tactics to effectively manage the brand both internally and externally.• Establish and manage key organizational metrics to meet short- and long-term recruiting strategies.• Work closely with hiring managers to drive the talent acquisition process and successfully identify strategic candidates.• Identify candidates for available positions in a competitive Software Development and Engineering market; specialize in finding cleared applicants for government contract positions to include but not limited to TS, TS/SCI and FSP.

London, Gb

• Provide expertise in sourcing, screening and on boarding candidates such as Network Engineers/Analysts, Systems Engineers, Help Desk personnel and Project Managers for clients such as the FBI, DOD, DISA, US Marshall Service, and key intelligence agencies.• Exercise personal recruiting strategies and maintain personal contacts to recruit and attract candidates with clearances such as DOD, DOJ, Secret, SSBI and TS w/ Full LifeStyle Poly.• Partner and collaborate with Hiring Managers and Business Development Managers regarding staffing priorities, requirements analysis and “cleared” recruiting strategies to fill positions in a timely manner. • Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates within the ATS, leveraging recruiting resources and networking to identify highly cleared candidates within the intelligence community.

Falls Church, Virginia, Us

• Collaborated with hiring managers to understand and then post requisitions that accurately reflect the duties, responsibilities, education, training, certifications, experience, and security classifications required for the positions. • Interviewed, screened, and evaluated external and internal candidates for job openings to identify applicants who fully meet the position requirements of posted requisitions and refers them to the hiring manager for consideration. • Researched new careers, technologies, and/or alternate sources (Associations, niche job boards, MeetUps, LinkedIn groups, etc) and sources job boards to find candidates with unique or cutting-edge experience. • Made employment recommendations based on information developed through prescreens, interviews, reference checks, applications, and resumes, ensuring the compensation offer is competitive, internally equitable, and affordable. • Performed compensation analysis and evaluates offers with hiring managers. Negotiated and extends offers to candidates on behalf of GDIT.

Reston, Va, Us

• Evaluated employment factors such as job experience, education and training, skills, knowledge and abilities, and other data pertinent to classification, selection, and referral. • Participated with management to develop job specifications, make salary recommendations, and negotiate starting salary with management and candidates.• Partnered closely with management to develop recruiting plans and processes, create accurate job descriptions and nurture employee retention and development.• Coordinated program-specific recruiting to ensure timely, optimal & quality hiring according to the company's values and culture.

Mclean, Virginia, Us

• Identified candidates using sourcing tools and techniques such as online social networking, traditional networking, Boolean searches, and referrals.• Collaborated with program managers to evaluate position criteria, determine candidate requirements, and sourcing options.• Conducted thorough phone interviews, contribute to the candidate selection process.

• Anticipated future workforce needs and proactively builds a talent pipeline.• Worked with hiring managers to develop and implement talent acquisition strategies for each vacancy.• Provided full lifecycle recruiting support to include sourcing, screening, interviewing and candidate evaluations. • Sourced candidates for exempt and non-exempt positions.• Ensured compliance with all EEO and OFCCP guidelines to include job postings, reporting & records maintenance.• Assisted in managing the UltiPro Applicant Tracking System.• Worked with Recruiting Director and hiring managers to ensure approvals are gained for new requisitions and offers in a timely manner.• Worked closely with Strategic Sourcing Manager to stay current in sourcing methods and resources.• Support the HR department with on-boarding new staff, managing benefits and payroll and other support projects as assigned.

• Anticipated future workforce needs and proactively builds a talent pipeline.• Worked with hiring managers to develop and implement talent acquisition strategies for each vacancy• Sourced, screened, interviewed, and evaluated candidates to ensure that position requirements are met for both exempt and non-exempt positions• Assisted in managing the Applicant Tracking System• Communicated new hire information to appropriate internal teams (HR, Finance, Business Office, IT Department, etc.)

Dulles, Va, Us

• Provided full lifecycle recruitment support the talent acquisition efforts for a business unit/job type/geography with a focus on developing and implementing recruiting plans and strategies• Provided staffing metrics and information for business decision-making.• Responsible for development and execution of recruiting plans for assigned openings.• Ensure consistent and positive representation of the Company in the marketplace. • Provided recruitment data and other information to Director of Talent Acquisition and Management for decision making

Reston, Va, Us

• Sourced candidates that met specific job requirements• Managed day-to-day scheduling of candidate interviews and coordinate with Human Resources as necessary• Developed and maintained relationships with hiring managers• Provided ongoing data and recruiting metrics to leadership to help define and drive success

Herndon, Va, Us

• Identified candidates for available positions in competitive IT markets; specialize in finding cleared applicants for government contract positions to include TS, TS/SCI and FSP.• Worked closely with hiring managers to drive the recruitment process and successfully identify candidates.• Facilitated employee relationship management when employee/manager conflicts arise; discretely and tactfully handle and advise on confidential HR/ personnel issues• Identified new resources for recruiting to better search results and search quality of candidates.

Reston, Va, Us

• Performed full life-cycle candidate management including identification, interview preparation, and offer.• Identified candidates to fill various client openings through extensive cold calling, lead generation, and internet recruiting and referral programs.• Maintained constant communication with contract employees to monitor progress, anticipated changes in the workplace, and identified new opportunities at existing clients.

• Responsible for full lifecycle recruitment of technical personnel for government contracts.• Sourced candidates with security clearances from Secret to TS/SCI Polygraph.• Worked closely with hiring managers to drive the recruitment process, negotiated salaries and makes offers to candidates.• Utilized internet, employee referrals, company website and cold calling to find candidates.• Worked with candidates to complete security paperwork for interim clearance submission.• Identified new resources for recruiting to better search results and search quality of candidates.

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