AMEWAS is celebrating over 40 years of excellence in providing quality products, services and solutions to the Department of Defense (DoD), specializing in the scientific, engineering, and testing of the full spectrum of weapons development. We are headquartered in California, Maryland and operate satellite offices in Orlando, Florida and San Diego, California. 

At AMEWAS, you will find a diverse team of professionals that work to make a true difference in the operational support of our nation’s warfighters.  Our employees achieve success through continuous learning and high performance, and are consistently recognized by their customers and their peers. 

If you are ready to challenge yourself to do more, join our team today!

Be sure to check out the rest of our website at www.amewas.com to learn more about our company and our people.
 

The Position:

AMEWAS, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and talented Technical Recruiter-Junior to support AMEWAS Corporate Office. This position is classified as AMEWAS labor category Recruiter. The salary range of this position is $70,000.00-$85,000.00, and is commensurate with experience.  This position is eligible for hybrid work.

About the location: 

California, Maryland #1 City Hiring the Most High-Tech Workers (California-Lexington Park, Maryland). To learn more about our surrounding location, please visit: Visit St. Mary’s.

A typical day as a Technical Recruiter-Junior may include:

• Drafts and posts open requisitions to AMEWAS company website, job boards, social media, etc.
• Sources and screens applicants/candidates to determine qualifications
• Develops relationships with hiring managers in order to understand current and future requirements, post requisitions, present qualified candidates and make hiring recommendations
• Gathers and assembles recruiting data weekly and presents to Operations Manager
• Attends hiring events and job fairs as applicable
• Progresses and implements recruiting/marketing strategies to attract top talent
• Grows a talented candidate pipeline for future openings
• Works directly with the recruiting team to identify posting strategies and set up templates
• Sources and plans recruiting efforts
• Acts as a liaison between hiring managers and recruiters to understand their needs and create/update their job descriptions
• Occasional travel is required

Must-haves:

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of relevant work experience
• 2-3 years of experience in crafting Boolean search strings
• Experience using an Applicant Tracking System
• Excellent ability to identify talent and build relationships with potential candidates
• Ability to communicate professionally and speak on behalf of the company
• Ability to work productively in a fast-paced environment and multitask according to importance
• Attention to detail
• Experience with full cycle recruiting
• Experience sourcing in a fast-paced environment via Indeed and LinkedIn

Desired Skills:

• Previous experience assisting with the onboarding processes
• Previous experience with recruiting in a defense contracting environment
• Working knowledge of military aviation test and evaluation
• Bachelor's Degree

Skills Crucial to Success at AMEWAS:

Candidates must have a customer-focused attitude with a high level of professionalism and discretion, and have the ability to work effectively with both management, and as part of a team, to meet project targets.

Physical Environment and Working Conditions:

The physical environment requires the employee to work in an office, sitting in a cubicle or at a desk, looking at a computer for most of the workday.  Work is physically comfortable. The employee has discretion about sitting, walking, standing, etc.

The employee may be required to travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site.  In some occasions, the employee may be required to report to offices or buildings near the work site.  Overnight travel may be required.

Refer a Friend:

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Our Excellent Benefits and Perks:

Staying connected to our core values sets us apart from our competition! AMEWAS recognizes and rewards performance, dedication, and creativity. We are committed to investing in our employees and their future by providing them with competitive compensation, creative work teams, and the opportunity to grow in their career. We also provide a robust benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance
• Paid vacation, holiday and sick leave
• Generous tuition and training assistance program
• Relocation assistance
• Sign-on bonuses
• Employee longevity recognition
• Community involvement and outreach
• Team building events
• Recognition program
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mobile service discount
• Fitness reimbursement program

AMEWAS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other legally protected class.

AMEWAS participates in E-Verify to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.

Please note: AMEWAS does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party staffing agencies, recruiters, or headhunters.