Recruiter at Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.
United States
$85k - $95k
<h2>Position Summary</h2> <p>Odyssey is hiring a Recruiter to join our Talent Acquisition Team. The ideal candidate will have experience recruiting for defense contracts and a strong understanding of the DoD contracting environment. This role includes sourcing, screening, and hiring qualified talent while ensuring full compliance with federal regulations and company policies. </p> <p>At Odyssey, we live our core values—commitment, ambition, and respect—in everything we do, supported by our employee‑nominated Core Values Award. Guided by our mission to strengthen and serve the warfighter ecosystem, this role plays a key part in connecting exceptional talent to the needs of critical defense initiatives.</p> <h2>Responsibilities</h2> <p><strong>Duties include, but not limited to: </strong></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><strong>Talent Acquisition:</strong> <ul> <li>Develop and implement effective recruiting strategies to attract and hire top talent for DoD contracts</li> <li>Source candidates through various channels, including job boards, social media, networking events, and employee referrals.</li> <li>Conduct thorough screenings and interviews to assess candidates’ qualifications, experience, and cultural fit.</li> </ul></li> </ul> <ul> <li><strong>Client and Stakeholder Management:</strong> <ul> <li>Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and job specifications.</li> <li>Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external clients to ensure alignment on recruitment goals and expectations.</li> <li>Provide Regular updates to hiring managers and stakeholders on recruitment progress and challenges.</li> </ul></li> </ul> <ul> <li><strong>Compliance and Documentation:</strong> <ul> <li>Ensure all recruitment activities comply with Federal regulations and company policies.</li> <li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all candidate interactions and hiring processes in the applicant tracking system (ATS).</li> </ul></li> </ul> <ul> <li><strong>Candidate Experience:</strong> <ul> <li>Provide a positive candidate experience by communicating clearly and promptly throughout recruitment.</li> <li>Coordinate and facilitate interviews, offer negotiations, and onboarding processes.</li> <li>Follow up with new hires to ensure a smooth transition and address initial concerns.</li> </ul></li> </ul> <ul> <li><strong>Market Research and Networking:</strong> <ul> <li>Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and labor market conditions.</li> <li>Attend industry events, job fairs, and networking opportunities to build a pipeline of potential candidates.</li> <li>Leverage professional networks and associations to identify and attract high-quality candidates.</li> </ul></li> </ul> <h2>Qualifications</h2> <p><em><strong>Minimum Required Qualifications</strong></em></p> <p><strong>Citizenship: </strong>Must be a US citizen</p> <p> </p> <p><strong><em>Preferred Qualifications</em></strong></p> <p><strong>Education: </strong>Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.</p> <p><strong>Years of Experience: </strong>At least four years of recruitment experience with at least one of those supporting DoD contracting.</p> <p><strong>Certifications: </strong>CIR or similar certifications, is preferred</p> <p> </p> <p><em><strong>Technical Skills</strong></em></p> <ul> <li>Proven experience in recruiting for DoD contracts or within the defense industry.</li> <li>Strong understanding of DoD regulations, security clearance processes, and compliance requirements.</li> <li>Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment software. iCIMS experience is a plus. </li> <li>Previous experience working in a federal contracting environment.</li> <li>Familiarity with OFCCP and EEO guidelines. </li> </ul> <p><em><strong>Interpersonal Skills</strong></em></p> <ul> <li>Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.</li> <li>Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment</li> <li>Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.</li> <li>Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion</li> </ul> <p><em><strong>Additional Information</strong></em></p> <p><strong>Location: </strong>Remote, or preferrably close to a regional Odyssey Office (Dayton, OH; Colorado Springs, CO; Niceville, FL; Lincoln, MA; Huntsville, AL)</p> <p><strong>Travel: </strong>Up to 15% travel to job fairs, networking events, and client sites. May involve occasional evening and weekend work to meet recruitment goals and deadlines.</p> <p><strong>Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid: </strong>Remote </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>#LI-MP1</p> <h2>Company Overview</h2> <p><strong>Odyssey </strong>is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military’s operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care.</p> <p> </p> <p>Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares, a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.</p> <p> </p> <p><em><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities</strong></em></p> <h2>Please Note:</h2> <p>Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.</p> <p> </p> <p>This position is filled through continuous recruitment and will remain open until a sufficient pool of applications has been received.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Tricare supplement, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, employee assistance program, learning and development benefit, paid time off, and holidays.Odyssey Benefits</p>
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