Apogee is seeking a full-time Junior Technical Recruiter to be located at our corporate headquarters in Colorado Springs, CO. As part of the Recruitment team, the Junior Technical Recruiter will be responsible for full cycle recruiting as well as assisting with proposal recruiting efforts.

Why work with us?

Apogee Engineering, LLC is a provider of research, engineering, operations, software, cyber, intel, training, technical services, financial and administrative expertise across an array of DOD and Federal Civilian customers. Our company was founded on the commitment of making a positive difference for our customers and our people. Apogee’s culture is infused with integrity and a passion for excellence, which has propelled us into the ranks of an elite small business company. Apogee is known for an unwavering dedication to our client's success, a warm and employee-centric work environment, and an enthusiasm to provide the right solution at the right time.

What you'll be doing:

• Consult with hiring managers, draft detailed job descriptions and compelling job postings, determines effective screening questions, and posts requisitions
• Work with Program Managers and Team Leads to develop loss projections, staffing plans, and perform recruiting to secure qualified candidates nationwide on short timelines
• Work with proposal team to develop staffing plans and perform recruiting to secure key resources necessary for submitting a competitive proposal.
• Build network of government contracting industry professionals via LinkedIn, Clearance Jobs, etc.; leverage relationships to source qualified candidates for open positions
• Research and write job descriptions for new positions
• Develops creative sourcing strategies and sources talent utilizing the ATS, job boards, postings, referrals, and attending events. Monitors sourcing strategies to determine effectiveness and adjusts as needed
• Consults with candidates, finds out what drives them and guides them through the hiring process
• Screens talent to ensure candidates are qualified and fully vetted for the role
• Negotiates offers, prepares offer letters, and follows up to ensure success in closing candidates
• Attends/conducts meetings with hiring managers to determine current and upcoming needs
• Works special projects as assigned; including new contract transitions and corporate projects such as process improvement or innovation initiatives
• May travel for site visits, career fairs, or contract transitions

What you'll need:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree with 0-2 years of recruitment experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Prior military experience is highly desired
• Experience with DoD recruiting and/or technical recruiting is highly desired
• Experience cold calling and building relationships
• Experience identifying, engaging, and screening candidates
• Experience assessing candidate’s qualifications against Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Statements of Work (SOW)
• Experience with negotiations and selling the value of the position
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)