SOSi SkillBridge Program - Job Training Program
SOSi is seeking a SkillBridge Recruiter to join our recruiting team in Reston, VA. The SkillBridge Recruiter will work with a team of professionals in Talent Acquisition to learn and experience full lifecycle recruiting in a fast-paced, DoD and government contracting cleared environment. The ideal candidate must have a solid ability to multi-task, be organized, have a sense of urgency, and be forward-thinking. The selected candidate will gain experience sourcing passive and active candidates in the cleared arena. While this position will generally be hybrid, there will be an in-office element especially during the first few weeks of the internship.
-Accurately evaluate candidates based on core competencies and cultural fit.-Build effective networks and relationships to maintain a strong pipeline of talent.-Manage the flow of employee referrals and candidates.-Collaborate with hiring managers to determine position specifications, pre-screening questions, interview questions, and solve staffing challenges.-Creatively source candidates through job boards, databases, cold calling, job fairs, networking, referrals, and other creative candidate sourcing strategies.-Pre-screen resumes, conducts initial interviews and evaluate candidates’ suitability for presentation to hiring managers.-Builds effective candidate networks and strong cross-functional relationships with Hiring Managers to support the needs of the business.-Supports proposal preparation by recruiting key personnel, formatting resumes, and obtaining letters of commitment from contingent hires.-Conducts reference checks.-Maintains recruiting documentation required for OFCCP compliance.-Contributes to special projects as required.-Performs other duties assigned by supervisor.Minimum Requirements-Bachelor’s degree; additional years of relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of education.-You may be eligible to participate in SkillBridge if you:* Have 180 days of service or fewer remaining prior to your date of discharge and you have at least 180 continuous days of active service.* Obtain approval from your unit commander.* Agree that participation in SkillBridge can be terminated at any time by the service if mission requirements dictate.-In-scope DoD Secret clearance or the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.-Experience in Intel, IT, Logistics AND/OR Medical recruiting and other military roles.-Understanding of government contract proposal activities.-Experience in the government contracting industry.-Knowledge of employment laws and hiring practices.-Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.-Ability to multi-task and to organize and prioritize multiple on-going projects in a fast-paced, deadline-sensitive environment.-Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.-Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to speak with large groups of prospective candidates.-Strong understanding of Microsoft Office Suite applications and hands-on familiarity with various recruiting sources and tools.
Prior military recruiters are preferred but not required.
Good communication skills, ability to get along well with others, flexibility. Desire to make a difference.
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Interview prep for this program▸
- ▸ "How many of your past SkillBridge interns received full-time offers?" — a serious program knows the number.
- ▸ "Who will my day-to-day mentor be, and what does week one look like?"
- ▸ "The listing says 91 - 120 days — can that flex to my approved window if my command shortens it?"
- ▸ "Is relocation expected for a full-time offer, or can I convert where I am?"
- ▸ "You list ARE, BUT, NOT — what did interns from those specialties end up doing here?"
- ▸ Confirm the eligibility notes above — ask exactly what they need from you and when.
- ✓ Your projected start window and separation date (from your profile)
- ✓ Your command's approval status — even "packet drafted" signals you're serious
- ✓ Your civilian-translated resume bullets (generate them here)
- ✓ A written training-plan ask — you'll need it for your packet anyway