Recruiting Coordinator

About This Role

This role supports nationwide hiring initiatives for security, operations, and mission-critical government programs within Chenega's Security Strategic Business Unit (SSBU). It is ideal for a highly organized, customer-focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building relationships, managing multiple priorities, and playing a key role in the candidate experience.

Responsibilities

• Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to understand staffing needs and hiring priorities
• Coordinate candidate communications, including interview scheduling, status updates, and offer-related correspondence
• Deliver a positive candidate experience by maintaining professional and timely communication with both internal and external applicants
• Manage and maintain applicant tracking system (ATS) records to ensure accurate candidate documentation and reporting
• Prepare offer letters, onboarding documentation, and other recruiting-related materials
• Track recruiting activities, candidate movement, and hiring metrics within internal systems and databases
• Support recruiting initiatives, workforce planning efforts, and talent pipeline development activities
• Assist with contract transitions, incumbent capture activities, and large-scale hiring events
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered
• 1-3 years of experience supporting recruiting, human resources, talent acquisition, staffing, or administrative functions
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment managing multiple priorities and competing deadlines
• Strong customer service and relationship management skills
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization
• Ability to communicate professionally with candidates, recruiters, hiring managers, executives, and external partners
• Commitment to providing a positive candidate experience
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong follow-through and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to identify issues and proactively develop solutions

Nice to have:

• Experience supporting recruiting within a government contracting, security, defense, or professional services environment
• Experience using applicant tracking systems (iCIMS, Workday, Taleo, or similar platforms)
• Experience coordinating interviews and managing candidate communications
• Knowledge of recruiting lifecycle processes and hiring best practices
• Experience supporting recruiting events, career fairs, or workforce planning initiatives

Important Details

• Work format: two days in-office at Chantilly, VA HQ

About the Company

Chenega's Security Strategic Business Unit (SSBU) supports nationwide hiring initiatives for security, operations, and mission-critical government programs.