Recruiter Intern

Ignite is an ISO 9001:2015 and CMMI Services Level 3 certified, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), headquartered in Huntsville, AL. By design, Ignite is a provider of professional services to customers in educational, federal, and commercial industries and in every action seeks to be the preeminent provider within this business space. Ignite upholds our values of competency, collaboration, innovation, reliability, and results through everything we do.

Ignite is hiring a Recruiting Intern for the Summer term 2026 in Huntsville, AL.

The Recruiting Assistant plays a critical role in supporting high-volume and compliance-driven recruiting efforts within a government contracting environment. This position is heavily focused on candidate screening and qualification review, ensuring applicants meet contract requirements, clearance criteria, and regulatory standards before advancing in the hiring process.

Job Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Post and manage job requisitions across cleared job boards and internal systems

• Coordinate interviews between candidates, recruiters, and hiring managers

• Maintain accurate candidate data in the applicant tracking system (ATS)

• Perform structured phone screens to assess candidate alignment with role requirements

• Conduct initial resume reviews against contract requirements, labor categories, and minimum qualifications

• Screen candidates for security clearance eligibility/status (e.g., active, interim, eligible)

• Verify required elements such as citizenship, certifications, education, and years of experience

• Flag discrepancies or risks (gaps, ineligible candidates, clearance issues) for recruiter review

• Maintain detailed and compliant screening notes

• Communicate with candidates throughout the hiring process

• Support audits and reporting related to compliance and hiring activity

• Assist with recruitment metrics and pipeline tracking

Qualifications

Education:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred

Experience:

• 1-3 years of administrative, recruiting, or HR support experience preferred

• Experience in technical recruiting perferred

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent communication and candidate engagement skills

• High level of discretion when handling sensitive candidate information

• Ability to interpret job descriptions, labor categories, and contract requirements

• High level of discretion when handling sensitive candidate information

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and applicant tracking systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting recruiting for federal contracts

• Familiarity with OFCCP, EEO, and federal hiring compliance requirements

• Experience working with cleared candidates or defense/intelligence roles

Work Environment

• Fast-paced, deadline-driven recruiting environment

• May support multiple requisitions tied to contract deliverables

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.

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