Junior Recruiter

Significance is a woman-owned consulting firm serving the federal government. We are known for building trusted relationships within our teams and with our clients and hiring the highest-level experts who implement innovative solutions. We also like to have fun! Our focus on culture has contributed to Significance being named a Washington Business Journal Best Place to Work each of the last seven years.
Significance Inc. is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Recruiter to join our growing Talent Acquisition team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career recruiting professional who is passionate about connecting exceptional talent with meaningful federal programs and who thrives in a culture built on trust, collaboration, and genuine respect for people.
The Junior Recruiter will support full lifecycle recruiting efforts across a variety of positions supporting both federal civilian and DoD customers. This role will report directly to the Talent Acquisition Manager and will work closely with Hiring Managers and leadership to identify, engage, and manage candidates throughout the hiring process. The Junior Recruiter will help shape the candidate’s experience and contribute to the team’s continued growth and success.
Responsibilities:
Own full lifecycle recruiting activities for cleared and uncleared positions
Source candidates utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, job boards, referrals, and internal database (ATS)
Typically manages 4-6 active requisitions, with flexibility to support additional hiring needs tied to new federal contract awards of varying size
Support consistent sourcing activity each week to ensure healthy pipeline generation for priority roles
Conduct initial recruiter screens to assess candidate qualifications, communication skills, and overall fit
Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring teams
Maintain accurate and timely data within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) by ensuring all candidate information, workflows, and documentation is up to date and accurate
Deliver a high-quality candidate experience through consistent communication and follow-through
Participate in recruiting events, job fairs, networking and other talent-focused initiatives

Qualifications:
1–3 years of recruiting or staffing experience
Previous experience supporting government contracting or technical recruiting
Ability to successfully manage multiple open requisitions and recruiting activities in a fast-paced federal consulting environment
Strong communication and organizational skills
Strong sense of urgency, adaptability, and ability to effectively prioritize a high volume of recruiting activity
Proficiency with using LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to source candidates, manage recruiting activity and build and maintain candidate pipelines
Ability to utilize creative sourcing strategies and search techniques, including Boolean searches
Strong organizational skills with the ability to stay proactive, maintain attention to detail, and follow through on recruiting activities and candidate communication
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required based on experience

Referred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree
Exposure to DoD or federal civilian recruiting
Familiarity with security clearances and government contracting terminology
Experience supporting recruiting coordination and candidate scheduling

Why Join Significance?
Collaborative and supportive team environment
Opportunity for growth and mentorship within Talent Acquisition
Exposure to meaningful federal and defense programs
Competitive compensation and benefits package
People-focused culture with strong leadership support