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Junior Recruiter
Job Location:
Job Location:
Herndon, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
18 September 2026 (5 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
16 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Zolon is seeking a motivated and organized Junior Recruiter to support staffing for current programs active proposals and future contract opportunities. Working closely with our Recruiting Delivery and Growth teams this individual will source candidates conduct initial screenings coordinate interviews and help build relationships with qualified professionals for both immediate and anticipated needs.
This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career recruiter to gain experience in federal contracting while working with an experienced and collaborative team.
Key Responsibilities:
Source candidates for billable positions active proposals and upcoming contract opportunities.
Identify qualified professionals through LinkedIn job boards candidate databases referrals and professional networks.
Conduct professional outreach to prospective candidates and clearly communicate potential opportunities.
Perform initial screenings to assess experience technical qualifications availability compensation expectations work location and clearance status when applicable.
Prepare concise candidate summaries for recruiters hiring managers and proposal teams.
Coordinate interviews and maintain timely communication with candidates throughout the recruiting process.
Under the guidance of the Growth team connect with qualified incumbent personnel supporting contracts that are expected to be recompeted.
Build and maintain a warm pipeline of screened candidates for upcoming proposals and anticipated contract awards.
Assist with collecting resumes certifications letters of commitment and other proposal-staffing information.
Maintain accurate candidate records and provide regular updates on recruiting and pipeline activity.
Support multiple staffing priorities and respond quickly when proposal or delivery timelines change.
Help ensure every candidate has a professional and positive experience with Zolon.
Required Qualifications
Up to two years of experience in recruiting sourcing staffing human resources business support or a related area; relevant internships may be considered.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Confidence communicating with candidates by telephone email LinkedIn and video conference.
Strong organization and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under tight timelines.
Comfortable learning new positions technologies customers and staffing requirements.
Ability to handle candidate and business information professionally and confidentially.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook Word Excel and Teams.
Collaborative dependable proactive and willing to learn.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience using LinkedIn job boards or an applicant-tracking system.
Exposure to technology recruiting professional-services staffing or federal government contracting.
Familiarity with proposal recruiting contingent hiring security clearances or government-contract labor categories is helpful but not required.
Location: On-site in Herndon
This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career recruiter to gain experience in federal contracting while working with an experienced and collaborative team.
Key Responsibilities:
Source candidates for billable positions active proposals and upcoming contract opportunities.
Identify qualified professionals through LinkedIn job boards candidate databases referrals and professional networks.
Conduct professional outreach to prospective candidates and clearly communicate potential opportunities.
Perform initial screenings to assess experience technical qualifications availability compensation expectations work location and clearance status when applicable.
Prepare concise candidate summaries for recruiters hiring managers and proposal teams.
Coordinate interviews and maintain timely communication with candidates throughout the recruiting process.
Under the guidance of the Growth team connect with qualified incumbent personnel supporting contracts that are expected to be recompeted.
Build and maintain a warm pipeline of screened candidates for upcoming proposals and anticipated contract awards.
Assist with collecting resumes certifications letters of commitment and other proposal-staffing information.
Maintain accurate candidate records and provide regular updates on recruiting and pipeline activity.
Support multiple staffing priorities and respond quickly when proposal or delivery timelines change.
Help ensure every candidate has a professional and positive experience with Zolon.
Required Qualifications
Up to two years of experience in recruiting sourcing staffing human resources business support or a related area; relevant internships may be considered.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Confidence communicating with candidates by telephone email LinkedIn and video conference.
Strong organization and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under tight timelines.
Comfortable learning new positions technologies customers and staffing requirements.
Ability to handle candidate and business information professionally and confidentially.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook Word Excel and Teams.
Collaborative dependable proactive and willing to learn.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience using LinkedIn job boards or an applicant-tracking system.
Exposure to technology recruiting professional-services staffing or federal government contracting.
Familiarity with proposal recruiting contingent hiring security clearances or government-contract labor categories is helpful but not required.
Location: On-site in Herndon
Required Experience:
Junior IC
