Robert Vargas Email & Phone Number

Hudson, Nc, Us

IIA delivers advanced analytics and data management solutions to strengthen our Nation’s security and global competitiveness. IIA scientists, engineers, developers, and analysts leverage big data analytics, cloud computing, machine learning, high-performance computing, and cybersecurity to build next generation, mission-focused solutions.As a member of the exciting Business Development team with IIA.I am responsible for the full life cycle of technical recruitment from point of candidate identification to proposal presentation to hiring. (with expertise in the acquisition and recruitment of military professionals with high-level security clearances in Intelligence. IIA Technologies Corp, is a differentiated IT company focused on transforming the digital asset management capabilities of federal agencies to maximize the value of mission-critical data and information assets. Founded in 1988, IIA possesses an exceptional record of successes in Enterprise IT & Data Solutions, Big Data Analytics, Open Source/Data Exploitation, Agile SW Dev and DevOps, Information Security and Threat Intelligence. IIA customers include DOD (Intel, Army, DTIC, Homeland Defense & Security Info Analysis Center(HDIAC)), DOE (cybersecurity, big data mgmt, and analytics in support of nuclear security, Chem Bio/CBRNE, WMD, and related mission); and US Patent and Trademark Office.

Webster, Ny, Us

Recruit, interview, evaluate and place highly skilled technical professionals on a contract, contract to hire or permanent basis ( all positions require security clearance ) Currently I hire for 4 clients, Lockheed Martin, IBM Federal, Harris Corp, and Unisys.I also work with our Director of BD on proposals.Proactively source and identify active and passive technology professionals through various sourcing engines and social media sitesSuccessfully review job descriptions and analyze client requirements in order to understand the needs of the various hiring managers and a wide range of technical skills requiredConstructs Boolean search strings to expedite focused candidate/client discoveryDevelop creative sourcing and recruiting resources to expand talent portfolio and attract qualified candidates. Use “out of the box “ thinking to find new sources for candidates as well as “Company Branding “Conduct screenings and interviews to determine candidates qualifications and job requirementsAssess candidates hard and soft skills and maintain a network of candidates.Identify and contact networking activities such as career fairs, professional association meetings, and use for focused sourcing. Build and maintain a quality pipeline through fostering long term relationships with candidates. Update Internal ATS . Keep abreast of technology trends at various client companiesProvide consistent communication and career guidance to candidates. **** I am currently seeking Skill-sets to include but not limited to: Intelligence Analysts, AIX IT Certified Specialists, Subcontract Administrators, Threat Finance, , Oracle Voice Engineers, Software Engineers, Network Engineers, .NET Developers, Unified Communications Engineers, VoIP Architect / Engineers, Project Managers, AWS Architect/Engineer/Migration SMEs, Business Process Analysts, Senior Schedulers, Cyber Security SMEs Cisco Voice Engineers, and Quality Assurance Analysts.

Merritt Island, Fl, Us

Corporate Recruiter and” Cleared Space” Recruiting Specialist with 20+ years of experience and a proven track record of sourcing and attracting industry leading talent while providing all parties with a positive experience during the hiring process. With 8+ years as a virtual corporate recruiter in CONUS and OCONUS recruitment.• Remote Corporate Recruiter for a dynamic, award winning firm. Supporting several aerospace centers with engineering staff. • Utilizes creative and professional recruiting methods to source and identify top-performing candidates for open positions.• Consults and advises with Program Managers and Vice presidents in various regions of the US. on the overall hiring process, collaborates on job requisitions details and creation, and advises on effective candidate assessment/interview techniques.• Reviews job descriptions to ensure proper advertisement format for internet job postings and target niche web sites. • Generates weekly hiring activity reports as required. Experience recruiting for Government Cleared Professionals up to the TS/SCI FSP level.• Customers include, but are not limited to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), National Security Agency (NSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), and the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). Develop strong network of technical candidates and generate passive referrals for future use.

 Technical recruiting for Cleared positions  Support all Depts. including IT in both proposals and contracts  Respond to all cleared and not cleared requisitions Support all job fair, trade shows, and military base visits  Utilize my current and my past “ PIPELINES” to create sources and obtain cleared referrals  Develop format for “back door” recruitment systems Develop and use networking in finding military candidates Develop and implement recruitment plans for various projects, Sow’s and geographical areas ( both CONUS and OCONUS )

Springfield, Va, Us

• Responsible for the full life-cycle recruitment of scientific, military, and IT professionals (all in “Cleared Space”).• Target key positions required on proposals and focus on finding new sources. Create and maintain growing pipeline of such resumes for use on future proposals..• Attended various job fairs/and tradeshows to secure new accounts..( such as MOAA in DC and ACAP on FT Bragg )• Work on Intel and Language Proposals and support operations when needed... Developed out of the box sources and develop relations with military transition offices.• Acted as problem solver for Recruitment Dept ,participating in negotiation to closing process with candidates on an as needed basis, thus maximizing offer acceptances ( in many cases bringing back lost candidates from competition )• Expert in Internet recruiting identified passive candidates and produced new source of quality candidates.• Cultivated recruitment niche for finding military candidates with Top Secret clearances during their "terminal leave" period.• Maintain current knowledge of relevant recruiting procedures and practices in compliance with State and Federal laws and regulations.• Source and deliver candidates as well as referrals for future and current requisitions and proposals... • Develop and implement recruitment plans for various projects, Sow’s and geographical areas• Contact candidates via internal database, networking groups, employee referrals and develop long term sources.Focus on developing non traditional sources to create pipelines of passive candidates.

Aggressively recruited to help SBI acquire quality technical cleared candidates and develop referral pipelines for the intelligence community. Additionally responsible for developing and implementing best practices for Internet recruiting and devising innovative strategies to reduce the time in searches Also source and pre-screen corporate internal positions.• Responsible for the full life-cycle recruitment of Intelligence, scientific, military, and IT professionals.• Primarily Hired candidates for Top Secret, TS/SCI, and Polygraph Cleared positions• Sourced candidates via internal database, networking groups, employee referrals and online job sites.• Worked closely with Director of National Security Programs to improve search and screening process... • Search for candidate’s resumes and attained Letters of Intent (LOI) for various Intel proposals and task orders. ( many with short deadlines )• Selected and researched Internet sites with strongest cleared databases and rotated usage... Significantly improved flow of candidates. • Conduct telephone interviews to Prescreen potential candidates, Evaluate their Skills, Tech-Screen them, and set interviews.

• Responsible for the full life-cycle recruitment of scientific, military, and IT professionals (all in “Cleared Space”).• Attended various job fairs/and tradeshows to secure new accounts...• Reduced recruiting expenses by targeting new sources. Developed relations with military transition offices.• Expert in Internet recruiting identified passive candidates and produced new source of quality candidates.• Cultivated recruitment niche for finding military candidates with Top Secret clearances during their "terminal leave" period. • Demonstrated ability to staff on short notice, handling multiple events with strict deadlines.• Source and deliver candidates for Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies as well as smaller startup companies. • Expert in sourcing and developing pipeline of cleared space candidates and referrals

• Responsible for the full life-cycle recruitment of scientific, military, and IT professionals (all in “Cleared Space”).• Priced high-volume staffing proposals often within 24 hours of receipt.• Attended various job fairs/open houses market Fed Secure.• Excellent at customer retention and expansion• Expert in Internet recruiting identified passive candidates and produced new source of quality candidates.• Develop and implement recruitment plans for various projects, SOW’s and geographical areas• Cultivated recruitment niche for finding military candidates with Top Secret clearances during their "terminal leave"period .I recruited successfully for many Hiring Managers in BAE SYSTEMS Filling BAE reqs for White House Communications Agency that required “Yankee White” clearances .• I can provide my past BAE PMs from California ,MD they are still with BAE• Source and deliver candidates for Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies as well as smaller startup companies. • Expert in sourcing and developing pipeline of cleared space candidates and referrals.

Zurich, Zurich, Ch

Bethesda, Maryland, Us