DoD SkillBridge Recruiter / Talent Acquisition

AI overview

Gain hands-on experience in talent acquisition through structured mentorship while transitioning from military to civilian roles in a federal contracting environment.

This SkillBridge position provides transitioning service members with hands-on training in talent acquisition and recruiting operations within a federal contracting environment. Participants will learn sourcing, candidate engagement, ATS management, and compliance fundamentals through structured mentorship, shadowing, and supervised recruiting activities at TechOp.

Assist with candidate sourcing using LinkedIn, job boards, and Boolean searches
Support resume reviews and candidate pre-screen coordination
Maintain candidate pipelines and tracking in ATS/CRM systems
Shadow recruiter and hiring manager interviews
Help draft job postings and outreach messages
Support recruiting documentation and compliance tasks
Participate in weekly training and feedback sessions

Requirements

Active-duty U.S. service member approved or eligible for the DoD SkillBridge Program
Ability to commit to a full-time SkillBridge internship (up to 180 days)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Basic computer proficiency (email, spreadsheets, web-based tools)
Professional demeanor and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment
Background in recruiting including: Experience translating military qualifications to civilian roles, coordinating personnel actions, managing candidate or member records, or supporting onboarding and placement activities is highly valued.