Korn Ferry Online Jobs (Remote) : USA

Job Overview

Senior Associate – Government Search Associate – Olympia, USA.The Senior Associate will support engagement teams in identifying, qualifying, and managing senior‑level candidates for government and public sector clients. The role involves coordinating search execution, conducting candidate outreach, and supporting business development opportunities.

Key Duties of the Position

• Provide engagement execution support to the client and the team.
• Oversee all stages of the search process to ensure high‑quality execution.
• Lead candidate qualification and initial conversations, reporting progress and challenges to the consultant.
• Maintain accurate client, market, and candidate information in the firm’s database to facilitate the search and identify business opportunities.
• Communicate identified business development opportunities to the engagement team and support consultant conversion.

Stage One – Critical Abilities and Success Factors

• Assist in developing the research and sourcing strategy for the search.
• Map the talent market, contact and recruit suitable candidates, and conduct market sourcing.
• Prepare reference, market intelligence, and search reports.
• Collect and update candidate data for the database, ensuring data quality.
• Support the consultant in creating client‑facing documentation such as candidate value statements, reference reports, and search progress reports.

Stage Two – Advanced Abilities and Success Factors

• Lead the research and sourcing strategy for multiple searches.
• Take ownership of candidate development and coordinate outreach including phone screens.
• Guide consultant through candidate conversations, interviews, and reference requests.
• Assist in finalizing client documentation and referrals.
• Participate in client project kick‑offs and progress calls.
• Engage across the firm’s practice areas and, when required, in international searches.

Stage Three – Leadership Abilities and Success Factors

• Manage the search process for multiple clients and contribute to business development.
• Lead and coach research associates, ensuring high‑performance outcomes.
• Conduct extensive candidate outreach and manage multiple pipelines simultaneously.
• Develop and deliver client documents, placement specifications, and candidate reviews.
• Participate in business development, kickoff meetings, and client calls.
• Engage across the firm and support cross‑border search initiatives.

Professional Experience & Qualifications

3–7 years of recruiting experience, ideally with exposure to at least one industry. Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills, including the ability to deliver executive‑level presentations. Strong multitasking ability, self‑motivated and resilient, capable of working independently and as part of a team under deadlines. Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or other advanced degree preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive base pay with annual incentive bonus. Health benefits covering medical, dental, vision, short‑term disability, life, and accidental injury. 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Employee stock purchase plan (eligible after six months of service and 20 hours per week). Paid time off: 15 vacation days plus holiday pay. Additional perks include access to a wellness platform and company‑wide initiatives.