DAWSON is a Native Hawaiian Organization 8(a) small business that brings the Spirit of Aloha to our employees. As part of the DAWSON “Ohana”, you will be provided with a best-in-class benefits program that strives to ensure our great people have peace of mind when it comes to health and wellness. For more information about DAWSON and our benefits program, please visit www.dawsonohana.com.

This is a remote position and the range is $60,000 to $80,000 depending on depth of knowledge and experience

SUMMARY:

The Proposal Recruiter is responsible for full life-cycle recruiting for technical, skilled, and unskilled personnel for current government proposal opportunities as well as building a pipeline for upcoming contract awards. Responsibilities include developing recruiting strategies, posting job advertisements, screening/interviewing candidates, and work with a sense of purpose and urgency to attract and hire the highest caliber of talent. The individual in this role must have hands on recruitment and sourcing experience specifically in attracting both passive and active candidates.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understand and balance both the technical requirements and business needs of each position as related to proposals and upcoming new contracts.
• Develop and implement recruiting strategies to find and attract the right candidates.
• Commitment to developing and maintaining strong relationships with hiring managers as well as candidates and ensuring a great experience for everyone involved in the recruiting process.
• Keep accurate notes of candidates and positions throughout the process and update reports accordingly.
• Extend and negotiate offers of employment and/or LOI's to selected candidates.
• Flexible, consultative, team-oriented, and results-oriented mindset.
• Proficient in the use of applicant tracking systems (ADP and/or ClearCompany is a plus).
• Proficient in the use of job boards such as Indeed, LinkedIn, Clearance Jobs, etc.
• Strong multi-tasking skills and ability to work on different initiatives and complete within a timely manner.
• Ability to effectively manage frequently changing priorities and business needs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year college or university, or one to two years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• 4+ years of experience as a recruiter.
• Minimum of 2 years of technical recruiting
• Must have experience sourcing candidates for government contracts and proposals.
• Must have government contracting experience, specifically recruiting positions requiring security clearances.

TRAVEL:

This job requires some travel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Occasionally required to stand
• Occasionally required to walk
• Frequently required to sit
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Continually required to talk or hear
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision; Distance vision; Color vision; Peripheral vision

DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including: medical, dental and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including: critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance; and an Employee Assistance Program.

DAWSON gives preference to Internal Candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.