Business Development Recruiter

Description

Manhattan Strategy Group (MSG), a rapidly growing management consulting firm, is seeking a Business Development Recruiter . MSG provides consulting services across the federal government in the areas of training and technical assistance, research and evaluation, marketing and communications, program management, and information technology. Our federal clients include the U.S. Departments of Education, Health and Human Services, Agriculture, Labor, Justice, Homeland Security, and the National Science Foundation. We offer our team members a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment and a competitive benefits package. This position is onsite at our Bethesda, Maryland office 2-3 days per week.


Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• The Business Development Recruiter will lead recruitment efforts and build proactive pipelines for contingent hires for upcoming government contracting proposals and awards.
• Develop job postings, identify and source candidates / SMEs / consultants, conduct phone/MS Teams screens, negotiate rates and salaries, and coordinate interviews.
• Negotiate and develop contingent and direct offer letters and present company overview and benefits.
• Develop advertising programs (internal and external) to ensure high visibility with potential candidates.
• Establish and maintain processes and strong relationships with Business Development, Programs, Finance/Contracts, Technology and Digital Services, Senior Leadership, Human Resources, and other team members to create a partnership that yields success.
• Proactively build a talent pipeline and network of potential candidates for existing and upcoming business needs. Maintain contact with high-potential candidates in anticipation of future needs.
• Manage candidate activity in applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Work with hiring managers to ensure compliance with all federal/state laws and regulations, including affirmative action plan compliance.
• Participate in meetings for proposal development and staffing.
• Partner with internal recruitment team on sourcing.

Qualifications:

• BA or BS degree.
• 3+ years of recruiting experience in the federal government contracting field.
• Demonstrated experience in all full lifecycle recruiting components, including sourcing, qualifying candidates, networking, assessing candidates, and compliance with federal and state employment practices.
• Experience in SEO recruitment including analytics and strategy to leverage social media and online recruiting platforms (LinkedIn, Indeed, etc.).
• Experience partnering with business development and proposal operations to provide recruiting support for pre-award opportunities.
• Experience using web-based applicant tracking systems preferably Jobvite.
• Demonstrated success in achieving sourcing results through creative and proactive sourcing strategies.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport and relationships (candidates, hiring managers and fellow recruiters).
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
• Must work independently to personally oversee volume recruiting and achieve fast-turnaround results.

Manhattan Strategy Group (MSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring decisions are based solely on merit and qualifications, ensuring a fair and competitive selection process.