Senior Information Technology Recruiter

Centurion is looking for a Senior Information Technology Recruiter to support the Department of Transportation. This position will mainly be remote but may require the individual to go onsite in DC periodically. Candidate must currently be local to the DC area.

Recruiting and hiring support services to maximize the number of highly qualified candidates who submit applications for the position and support the USDOT’s hiring process of a candidate for OCIO job requisitions. This will entail the contractor’s active recruitment of such candidates, the identification of key sources/media to advertise the position announcement, and placement of advertisements in the sources/media selected by DOT.

The individual will also support OCIO staff with the different phases of the hiring process (advertisement, interviews, etc.)

Identify and develop and analyze position requirements; developing and presenting recruitment strategies; using a variety of search methods to identify highly qualified, diverse candidates; conducting basic qualifications reviews of identified candidates and directing qualified candidates to the official application process; assembling all required packaging of associated paperwork as DOT goes through the hiring process; conducting preliminary candidate assessments; assisting in hiring negotiations; and, as needed, providing advisory services.

Within one week of award, the individual shall coordinate and facilitate a kick-off meeting with the government representatives listed on the contract. The meeting shall include the Contracting Officer/Administrator, the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), the Government Federal Lead, and other identified staff to discuss the tasks and schedule. The purpose of the kick-off meeting is to review all the requirements of the Task Order, to identify specific roles and responsibilities, to discuss and clarify any issues or aspects of the Task Order that may be unclear, and to discuss the project schedule and deliverables. The meeting will take place at DOT HQ in person or virtually at the government’s request.

Coordinate and facilitate meetings with the COR/Federal Lead as appropriate. During the progress meeting the Contractor shall discuss the following:

A clear and complete account of all work performed during the reporting period.

An outline of the work to be accomplished during the next reporting period.

A description of any problem encountered or anticipated that will affect the completion of any individual activity within the time constraints as set forth in the Task Order, together with recommended solutions to such problems; or, a statement that no problems were encountered.

Preliminary or interim results, conclusions, trends, or other items of information that the Contractor feels are of timely interest to USDOT.

Develop hiring packages for all vacancies to include, but not limited to position descriptions, hiring factors, hurdle questions. Hiring packages may vary by position. The Contractor will work with the Federal Lead and hiring managers to ensure all components meet DOT HR requirements for a complete hiring package.

Submit a minimum of five highly qualified candidates contacted.

Refer these candidates to apply for the position via USAJobs.gov before the announcement’s closing date.

Research, identify, and prioritize potential sources or media, print or online, where publication of OCIO’s job announcement would maximize the exposure of the announcement and elicit the maximum number of the most highly qualified applicants.

Submit the draft advertisement for the COR/Federal Lead to review and acceptance prior to submission to the source/media. The advertisement must direct applicants to apply through USAJobs.

Arrange for the publication of the job announcement in the selected media sources for publication on a mutually agreed upon date.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The Contractor will be required to provide support to DOT between 8:30am-5:00 pm EST (unless otherwise approved by the Federal Lead/COR) remotely. If the Contractor expects to exceed 40 hours of work within one week, it must be approved by the COR in advance.