The SkillBridge Recruiter Trainee participates in a structured 6-week training program and continued hands-on experience, with a total program length of up to 180 days, designed to prepare transitioning service members for a career in Talent Acquisition. Under direct supervision, the trainee supports recruiting operations including candidate sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and applicant tracking system (ATS) management. This role provides hands-on exposure to full-cycle recruiting processes, while developing professional communication, organizational skills, and an understanding of compliance within a government contracting environment. The trainee works closely with the Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers to support recruiting efforts while learning industry best practices. The trainee embodies Global’s core values—Commitment, Integrity, Growth, Accountability, Respect, and Safety—while developing the foundational skills required for a recruiting career.
Program Orientation & Organizational Understanding• Learn company structure, departments, and business operations • Understand how recruiting supports HR, leadership, and contract staffing needs • Become familiar with recruiting workflows, tools, and expectationsCandidate Sourcing & Pipeline Development• Assist with identifying candidates using job boards, LinkedIn, and internal databases • Review resumes and support candidate qualification efforts • Draft candidate outreach messages under supervision • Maintain candidate activity and sourcing data within the ATSCandidate Screening & Interview Coordination• Conduct basic candidate screenings under supervision • Evaluate candidate qualifications against job requirements • Coordinate interview scheduling between candidates and hiring managers • Maintain professional communication with candidates and internal stakeholdersFull-Cycle Recruiting Exposure• Participate in recruiting workflows from job intake through interview stages • Support hiring managers with candidate tracking and follow-up communication • Assist with documenting candidate feedback and maintaining records • Gain understanding of hiring decision processes and workflow coordinationRecruiting Operations & Metrics• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records in the ATS • Support job postings and recruitment outreach efforts • Learn key recruiting metrics (time-to-fill, pipeline activity, etc.) • Assist with employer branding and candidate experience initiativesOffer Process & Onboarding Exposure• Learn the offer process and onboarding coordination procedures • Assist with documentation and scheduling related to hiring activities • Gain understanding of compliance requirements in recruiting and hiring • Participate in final evaluations and career readiness discussions
Virginia
Median pay: $82K/yr
What Human Resources Specialists typically earn in Virginia — from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data (May 2025). It's the going rate for this line of work, not this employer's offer.CareerPCS publishes these benchmarks with explicit limits so they are not mistaken for an employer offer or a prediction.Read the salary methodology
DoW marked this opportunity as part of the Defense Industrial Base when Career PCS last checked the mission field on Oct 11, 2026. This directory mark does not guarantee participant eligibility, command authorization, or a job offer.
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