Recruiting Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

C5MI is not your typical consulting firm. We are a high-performance team of SAP and supply chain experts who solve complex, mission critical challenges for organizations that cannot afford failure.

We hire consultants who thrive in complexity, move fast, take ownership, and deliver under pressure. At C5MI, you will not be siloed or stuck in theory. You will be hands on, client facing, and directly influencing outcomes that matter.

Our culture rewards initiative, accountability, and continuous growth. This is a place where your expertise is valued, your work is meaningful, and your performance truly matters. If you're energized by learning through real-world challenges, collaborating with top-tier talent, and expanding your capabilities every day, C5MI is where strong consultants level up.

Position Summary:

The Recruiting Specialist supports C5MI's contractor staffing needs within the federal government contracting environment. This role serves as the primary liaison between hiring managers, external vendor partners, and the Talent Acquisition and Contracts teams to facilitate the full contractor recruiting lifecycle. Core responsibilities include partnering with hiring managers to define contractor requirements, managing relationships with outside staffing vendors, assessing candidate submissions, coordinating interviews and technical evaluations, and supporting the onboarding of contracted partners and 1099 staff. The Recruiting Specialist also plays a key role in incumbent capture efforts, security clearance and CAC coordination, and maintaining recruiting metrics and compliance reporting. Success in this role requires strong administrative and organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to build effective working relationships across internal teams and external partners.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Partner with hiring managers to understand contractor staffing needs, define role requirements, and translate those needs into actionable sourcing strategies and vendor guidance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for outside staffing vendors and third-party recruiting firms, managing vendor relationships and ensuring timely submission of qualified contractor candidates.
• Review and assess candidate submissions from vendor partners, evaluating alignment with position requirements, contract requirements, customer standards, and applicable compliance obligations.
• Coordinate and schedule technical evaluations, interviews, and candidate assessment activities with hiring managers, technical panels, and vendor partners.
• Collect and consolidate interview feedback from stakeholders, prepare candidate summaries and recommendations, and communicate outcomes to vendors and candidates in a timely manner.
• Support incumbent capture efforts by maintaining relationships with current contract employees, identifying re-compete risks, tracking incumbent headcount, and facilitating smooth workforce transitions during contract awards and transitions.
• Coordinate with the Security team on position clearance requirements, initiate and track security clearance investigations, and manage CAC processing and badging logistics for new contractor hires.
• Work closely with the Talent Acquisition and Contracts teams to facilitate onboarding of contracted partners and 1099 staff, ensuring all required documentation, subcontract agreements, compliance steps, and system access are completed prior to start date.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date recruiting records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS); generate regular reports on requisition status, time-to-fill, vendor performance, and pipeline activity.
• Track and report recruiting metrics and compliance data to support leadership visibility and continuous improvement of the contractor staffing process.
• Ensure recruiting activities comply with OFCCP requirements, affirmative action obligations, federal contractor regulations, and C5MI internal policies.
• Participate in recruiting initiatives, process improvement efforts, and cross-functional projects as needed.
• Adheres to all certified processes as part of C5MI's commitment to quality and information security, including protecting sensitive information in accordance with company policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• 2–4 years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience, with at least 1 year in a federal government contracting environment.
• Experience supporting or coordinating onboarding activities for contractors, subcontractors, or 1099 staff in a government contracting context.
• Exposure to incumbent capture processes, including workforce tracking during contract re-competes and transitions.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills, with experience maintaining ATS records, generating recruiting reports, and tracking pipeline metrics.
• Knowledge of OFCCP compliance, affirmative action reporting, and federal contractor hiring regulations.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Microsoft Office Suite, and collaboration tools.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and customer service skills; able to serve as a reliable partner to hiring managers and external vendors.

Nice to Have:

• Demonstrated experience working with staffing vendors, third-party recruiting firms, or contractor workforce programs to source and place candidates.
• Familiarity with security clearance processes, including coordinating background investigations, initiating SF-86 submissions, and managing CAC/badge processing for contractor personnel.
• Experience with ClearanceJobs, LinkedIn Recruiter, or other platforms for recruiting cleared or government-sector talent.
• Familiarity with SAP, ERP, or enterprise technology role requirements within the federal contracting space.
• Experience with Greenhouse ATS.
• Knowledge of 1099 contractor compliance, worker classification requirements, and subcontract agreement processes.
• Experience developing or contributing to incumbent capture plans in support of business development or contract re-compete efforts.
• Familiarity with labor market trends and compensation benchmarking for government contractor roles.

Compensation: In accordance with pay transparency law, the expected salary range for this position is $65,000 – $80,000 annually. The actual compensation offered will be determined based on factors such as the candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and location. We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This posted range reflects our good faith estimate of the compensation we reasonably expect to offer for this role at the time of posting.

Application Deadline: We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 11/1/2026.

Benefits:

C5MI offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here: C5MI Benefits

Our employees are key to our success, so we strive to be more than just a team; we're a community built upon a set of Core Values that guide our every action:

• Challenge – We believe in challenging the present – it's the only way to shape the future. We must be exceptional communicators and collaborators while always learning. We also understand that speaking your mind requires equal parts brain (what to say), thoughtfulness (when to say it), and caring (how it's said). Incremental won't win.
• Have Fun – We are on a journey, together. Take care of your family, take care of yourself, and take care of each other. Live your happiness. Stay human, take care of each other and invest in your community. Life isn't all about work. Live your happiness. Be healthy.
• All In – You can't fake passion – show your energy. Own it – take charge and lead. Our team is made up of top quartile talent and we never accept second best. Accountability, trust, and integrity create an environment to realize the team's true potential.
• Never Forget the Customer – We have walked a mile in your shoes. Experience matters. We drive innovation to generate business value. Be true – no BS.
• GSD (Get Stuff Done)– We take initiative and never make excuses. We act with urgency, and we delivery high quality outcomes with extreme velocity. We embrace process discipline, drive continuous improvement, and stay audit ready. We relentlessly execute and plan for tomorrow by creating sustainable outcomes. That is how we win!
• Empower – Our people are the foundation for our success. We recognize their value, and support them by fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. We recognize individual strengths, build confidence through action, and invest in personal development.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, use the application link provided in this job posting and complete the application and submit a resume. If the position requires a specific certification, please be sure to upload a copy of your certification when you apply.

C5MI is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.