Recruiting Coordinator

October 14, 2026
Chantilly, VA, US
$52,000/yr
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Overview

Are you a highly organized, customer-focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Chenega's Security Strategic Business Unit (SSBU) is seeking a Recruiting Coordinator to support nationwide hiring initiatives for security, operations, and mission-critical government programs.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, managing multiple priorities, and playing a key role in the candidate experience. As a Recruiting Coordinator, you will partner closely with recruiters, hiring managers, Human Resources, and operational leaders to ensure a seamless and efficient hiring process from candidate engagement through onboarding.

If you are passionate about talent acquisition, enjoy working with people, and have a strong attention to detail, we encourage you to apply.

This role requires two days in-office at our Chantilly, VA HQ.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to understand staffing needs and hiring priorities.
  • Coordinate candidate communications, including interview scheduling, status updates, and offer-related correspondence.
  • Deliver a positive candidate experience by maintaining professional and timely communication with both internal and external applicants.
  • Manage and maintain applicant tracking system (ATS) records to ensure accurate candidate documentation and reporting.
  • Prepare offer letters, onboarding documentation, and other recruiting-related materials.
  • Track recruiting activities, candidate movement, and hiring metrics within internal systems and databases.
  • Support recruiting initiatives, workforce planning efforts, and talent pipeline development activities.
  • Assist with contract transitions, incumbent capture activities, and large-scale hiring events.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
  • 1-3 years of experience supporting recruiting, human resources, talent acquisition, staffing, or administrative functions.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced environment managing multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
  • Strong customer service and relationship management skills.
  • Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting recruiting within a government contracting, security, defense, or professional services environment.
  • Experience using applicant tracking systems (iCIMS, Workday, Taleo, or similar platforms).
  • Experience coordinating interviews and managing candidate communications.
  • Knowledge of recruiting lifecycle processes and hiring best practices.
  • Experience supporting recruiting events, career fairs, or workforce planning initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to communicate professionally with candidates, recruiters, hiring managers, executives, and external partners.
  • Commitment to providing a positive candidate experience.
  • Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Strong follow-through and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to identify issues and proactively develop solutions.

Estimated Salary/Wage

USD $52,000.00/Yr. Up to USD $60,000.00/Yr.