Senior Recruiter

At Commence were the start of a new age of data-centric transformation elevating health outcomes and powering better more efficient process to program and patient health. We combine quality data-driven solutions that fuel answers technology that advances performance and clinical expertise that builds trust to create a more efficient path to quality care.

With human-centered healthcare-relevant and value-based solutions we create new possibilities with data. We provide proof beyond the concept and performance beyond the scope with a focus on efficiencies that transform the lives of those we serve. With a culture driven by purpose straightforward communication and clinical domain expertise Commence cuts straight to better care.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Recruiter to own the recruiting lifecycle for Commences Public Sector Growth Team with a dedicated focus on federal health IT talent across CMS VA and DHA. As the Senior Recruiter you will build the pipelines of functional and technical personnel that keep Commence ready to staff active contracts and win new work. This position requires proactive sourcing instincts deep familiarity with the federal contracting talent market and the judgment to identify strong candidates well before a requisition ever opens.

Own full-cycle recruiting for Commences Public Sector Growth Team from sourcing through contingent offer as the primary point of contact for recruiting efforts for new opportunities.

Proactively source passive candidates using direct outreach Boolean and X-ray search AI-powered searches referrals and an established personal network.

Build and maintain talent pipelines of functional and technical personnel with federal health IT experience organized by capability area and agency so candidates are ready before requisitions open.

Grow a network of experienced professionals with specialized experience and identify people whose experience is rooted in CMS VA DHA and other health agencies even when no current opening exists.

Map talent against Commences growth strategy and active pipeline flagging candidates who align with where the company is heading not just where it is today.

Screen and qualify candidates against contract and proposal requirements including labor category fit clearance status certifications and past performance relevance.

Monitor market trends including competitor hiring patterns compensation movement clearance supply and which skill sets are tightening or loosening across federal health.

Support proposal staffing by quickly identifying named or contingent candidates against solicitation requirements on proposal timelines.

Maintain accurate candidate records and pipeline reporting so the Growth Team has visibility into bench depth.

Minimum of 5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience with a meaningful share spent sourcing applicants.

Direct experience recruiting within the federal contracting environment ideally federal health IT with familiarity recruiting CMS VA or DHA talent.

Demonstrated ability to build pipelines and networks ahead of demand not just fill open requisitions.

Strong command of sourcing tools and techniques including LinkedIn Recruiter Boolean and X-ray search and applicant tracking systems.

Working knowledge of federal labor categories security clearances and the qualification language that appears in solicitations and PWS documents.

Ability to read a requirement translate it into a candidate profile and screen accurately enough that hiring managers trust the shortlist.

Ability to work independently and own a function with the judgment to prioritize across competing searches and proposal deadlines.

Experience recruiting clinical and technical personnel for health programs.

Familiarity with proposal and capture cycles.

AIRS LinkedIn Recruiter or similar sourcing certifications.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is a remote position. While performing the duties of this job the employee regularly works in a climate-controlled environment. Candidates must be able to sit read work on a computer and watch a computer screen for extended periods of time. Occasionally required to stand walk use hands and fingers kneel or crouch.

Commence is an equal employment opportunity for employer. All personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status age disability national or ethnic origin military and veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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