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Recruiting Coordinator

Chenega Corporation

Chantilly, VA · HybridJob$52–56K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$52–56K/yr
Location
Chantilly, VAHybrid
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Chenega’s Security Strategic Business Unit seeks a Recruiting Coordinator to support nationwide hiring for security, operations, and government programs. The coordinator partners with recruiters, hiring managers, HR, and operational leaders to support the hiring process from candidate engagement through onboarding. The role requires two days in the Chantilly office and offers an estimated salary of $52,000 to $56,000 per year.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Recruiting Support, nice to haveHuman Resources, nice to haveTalent Acquisition, nice to haveStaffing, nice to haveAdministrative Support, nice to haveCustomer Service, requiredRelationship Management, requiredCross-Functional Collaboration, requiredGovernment Contracting, nice to haveSecurity, nice to haveDefense, nice to haveProfessional Services, nice to haveApplicant Tracking Systems, nice to haveInterview Coordination, nice to haveCandidate Communications, nice to haveRecruiting Lifecycle Processes, nice to haveHiring Best Practices, nice to haveRecruiting Events, nice to haveCareer Fairs, nice to haveWorkforce Planning, nice to haveVerbal Communication, requiredWritten Communication, requiredInterpersonal Skills, requiredOrganizational Skills, requiredTime Management, requiredAttention to Detail, requiredFollow-Through, requiredIssue Resolution, required

Qualifications

Associate's Degree or Related Field or Equivalent Experience, required1+ Years Recruiting or Related Experience, required

Full job description

Summary

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 $56,000.00/Yr.

Chenega Corporation and family of companies is an EOE.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Native preference under PL 93-638.

We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program

How this job compares

Set against the 1,798 open Recruiting jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$52–56K/yr
  • Virginia median$112–155K/yr29 salary ranges
  • US median$80–105K/yr795 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $54K, is 58% below the Virginia median midpoint ($129K) — in the lowest quarter of Recruiting salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 55 open Recruiting jobs in Virginia and 1,798 across the US. 6% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Recruiting postings that state a minimum ask for (median 3 years, across 1,127 postings).
Education
378 of the 1,798 open Recruiting jobs (21%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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