Recruiter (Government Contracting)
Join a Growing Federal Government and Defense Contractor
ASR International is seeking a motivated and results-driven Recruiter to join our corporate team in Hauppauge, New York. This position plays a critical role in supporting the company's continued growth by identifying, attracting, and hiring top talent for federal government contracts and corporate operations nationwide.
The ideal candidate will have experience recruiting for professional, technical, engineering, program management, and government contracting positions. This role requires a high-energy recruiter who can manage multiple requisitions simultaneously while delivering an exceptional candidate experience.
ASR maintains an active, continual recruiting strategy to support our federal customers and ensure rapid staffing of contract requirements, surge needs, and growth opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the full-cycle recruitment process from requisition approval through onboarding.
- Source candidates through job boards, social media, networking, referrals, industry associations, and direct outreach.
- Screen resumes and conduct initial candidate interviews.
- Coordinate interviews with hiring managers, program managers, and executive leadership.
- Develop and maintain talent pipelines for future federal contract opportunities.
- Prepare job postings and ensure positions are advertised across appropriate recruiting channels.
- Track candidate activity and maintain accurate records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
- Communicate regularly with candidates regarding application status and next steps.
- Support proposal staffing activities by identifying and recruiting qualified personnel for upcoming contract pursuits.
- Conduct reference checks, employment verifications, and salary discussions.
- Partner with program managers to understand labor category requirements, clearance needs, and contract-specific qualifications.
- Assist with onboarding activities and new-hire documentation.
- Attend career fairs, networking events, and recruiting conferences as needed.
- Ensure compliance with federal employment regulations and company hiring policies.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 2+ years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience.
- Experience sourcing and recruiting professional candidates.
- Strong interviewing, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to manage multiple open positions simultaneously.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Applicant Tracking Systems.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience recruiting for federal government contractors.
- Knowledge of federal labor categories, security clearances, and contract staffing requirements.
- Experience with JazzHR or similar ATS platforms.
- Familiarity with LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, and other sourcing tools.
- Experience recruiting engineers, project managers, inspectors, analysts, IT professionals, or administrative support personnel.
- Understanding of federal acquisition and contract staffing environments.
Why Join ASR International?
- Competitive salary and performance-based growth opportunities.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment.
- Opportunity to directly impact company growth and contract success.
- Exposure to a wide range of federal agencies and projects nationwide.
- Corporate-office-based position with leadership visibility and advancement potential.
About ASR International
ASR provides world-wide Management and Technical Support Services to Government agencies and Fortune 500 customers. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Long Island, NY, ASR serves its clients with a full spectrum of complex professional and technical support services including Construction Management, Engineering, Logistics, Project Management and Quality Control across the U.S. and in more than 40 countries worldwide.
Benefits
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, an excellent compensation package and comprehensive benefits package which include a flexible work schedule, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off and Sick Days, Health Insurance (medical, dental and vision); and a 401(k) plan.
The salary range provided for this role is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. ASR considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job description. The job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position. Please note that your resume and candidacy may be subject to customer approval, acceptance and clearing of the required background check and successfully obtaining and maintaining any required security clearances, if any.
ASR is committed to the policy of equal employment opportunity. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment and promotion decisions at ASR are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. ASR’s hiring and employment practices are not influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, ancestry, ethnicity, physical or mental handicap / disability which is unrelated to job performance, sexual orientation or any other characteristic / classification protected by law.