Associate Recruiter

California, MD, USA | Full Time

Associate Recruiter

JHNA is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Associate Recruiter to support recruiting operations across our newly combined enterprise of JHNA, CTSi , and Expansia . This role is ideal for someone looking to grow their career in government contracting recruiting while supporting mission-critical hiring efforts for Department of Defense (DoD) programs.

JHNA, CTSi , and Expansia have come together to form a Defense Engineering and Modernization platform delivering high-impact services and advanced manufacturing solutions to U.S. national security customers. The organization supports a wide range of Army, Navy, and Air Force programs and is positioned for rapid growth.

The selected candidate will need to live in the Patuxent River, MD area.

Roles/Responsibilities:

• Support the recruiting team with full-cycle recruiting activities, including sourcing resumes, scheduling interviews, coordinating candidate communications, and maintaining applicant records.

• Source candidates using tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, ClearanceJobs , and job boards, focusing on both cleared and non-cleared talent.

• Assist in building and maintaining candidate pipelines for high-demand roles and upcoming proposal efforts.

• Conduct initial candidate screens to assess basic qualifications, interest, and availability.

• Partner with senior recruiters and hiring managers to support requisition intake and candidate flow.

• Assist with job postings across multiple platforms, ensuring compliance with OFCCP and company guidelines.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date data in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) (e.g., iSolved or similar), including candidate status tracking and dispositioning.

• Help coordinate offer letters, onboarding logistics , and pre-employment processes (background checks, E-Verify, etc.).

• Support recruiting events, career fairs, and outreach efforts as needed.

• Ensure a positive and professional candidate experience throughout the hiring process.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, communications, human resources, or a similar path .

• 1-3 years of experience in recruiting, HR coordination, or administrative support (internships included).

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Experience with or exposure to ATS systems (e.g., iSolved , iCIMS, Lever, etc.).

• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word ). Proven ability to manage multiple high-priority requisitions in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with technical candidates, hiring managers, and senior leadership.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, especially in regulated environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or interest in government contracting ( GovCon ) or DoD environments.

• Familiarity with cleared recruiting or working with candidates holding security clearances.

• Exposure to compliance requirements such as OFCCP, EEO, or E-Verify.

• Experience using sourcing tools like LinkedIn Recruiter or ClearanceJobs .

• Interest in growing into a full-cycle recruiter role supporting technical and cleared hiring.

JHNA is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employees. The salary range for this position is $58,000-$70,000.00. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. JHNA/TSA provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

JHNA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.