Recruiter & Business Operations Specialist Northern Virginia​/Washington, DC Metro Area

Northern Virginia/Washington, DC Metro Area

Duration
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Full-time, W2 position
Salary: $60,000–$90,000 annually. Compensation will depend heavily on the depth and relevance of your experience in recruiting, government business development, proposal support, and business operations.
Experience Required
: 3+ years of recruiting experience; additional experience in business operations and Gov Con proposal support preferred.
Location: Hybrid - Arlington, VA/Washington, DC area. While this role is primarily remote, in-person availability is required for meetings, events, and business support, sometimes on same-day notice. Candidates must live within a reasonable commuting distance and be able to report in person when needed.
Eligibility: U.S. citizenship is required due to the federal government programs Via Logic supports. Candidates must be able to successfully complete applicable background and suitability requirements before beginning work.
Hiring Contingency: This is a full-time, W-2 position anticipated to support upcoming company growth. Hiring for this role is contingent upon contract award and final business approval.

Your Route Into Recruiting and Business Operations

Via Logic is looking for a Recruiter & Business Operations Specialist to help grow our team of Explorers and support the business behind our federal programs. Recruiting will be your primary focus, from sourcing and engaging candidates to coordinating interviews and keeping hiring efforts moving. As a small business, we also need someone who can contribute to government business development, proposal coordination, and day-to-day operations.

You’ll bring strong recruiting skills, clear communication, and the flexibility to contribute across these areas as business needs evolve. Curiosity and comfort using AI is essential.

Your Mission

Recruiting & Candidate Engagement

• Manage recruiting activities from sourcing and initial outreach through screening, interview coordination, offers, and handoff to onboarding.
• Build pipelines for technical, cybersecurity, and other roles supporting federal government programs.
• Conduct introductory conversations to assess relevant experience, interest, compensation expectations, availability, and alignment with position requirements.
• Deliver timely, personable communication that helps candidates understand the opportunity and what comes next.
• Coordinate with leadership, technical interviewers, and external partners to keep hiring moving.

Recruiting Operations & Staffing Support

• Maintain accurate candidate records, interview notes, stages, and follow-up tasks in Greenhouse.
• Keep hiring priorities, pipeline updates, and outstanding decisions visible to the team.
• Prepare candidate summaries and format resumes for partner submissions and proposal staffing needs.
• Confirm candidate information and coordinate required documentation, including citizenship, clearance status, and suitability considerations where applicable.
• Support onboarding coordination and the transition from selected candidate to new Explorer.

• Research federal contracting opportunities and summarize their scope, requirements, deadlines, and potential alignment with Via Logic’s capabilities.
• Review Requests for Information (RFIs), Sources Sought notices, and solicitations to identify response requirements and next steps.
• Assist with drafting and coordinating RFI and Sources Sought responses, gathering input and supporting materials as needed.
• Maintain opportunity trackers and follow up on deadlines, assigned tasks, and outstanding information.
• Gather and organize company capabilities, past performance, resumes, and other materials…