Odyssey Systems

Management Analyst (Recruitment and Placement)

Odyssey Systems$95K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Must be a US citizen with a Secret clearance
  • Masters/Doctorate with 10 years of related experience, including 5 years in DoD; OR Bachelor's with 12 years of experience (5 in DoD); OR 15 years of related experience (8 in DoD)
  • Proficient in developing proactive sourcing strategies and maintaining passive candidate pipelines
  • Ability to analyze recruitment performance metrics using an ATS
  • Strong organizational skills to manage administrative tasks and deadlines

Responsibilities

  • Design and maintain a proactive candidate sourcing strategy
  • Promote diverse channels for candidate sourcing
  • Communicate actively with passive candidates to reduce time-to-fill
  • Develop outreach initiatives targeting diverse populations and specialized skills
  • Support the recruitment lifecycle from application to offer acceptance
  • Conduct initial screenings and structured interviews
  • Coordinate and facilitate all interview stages with hiring managers
  • Manage candidate communications throughout the recruitment process
  • Ensure compliance with federal and contractual requirements
  • Verify candidate eligibility and coordinate with security officers for clearance
  • Utilize an ATS to track recruiting actions and metrics
  • Report on key recruitment metrics to the Director of Personnel

Benefits

  • Work on critical projects supporting national defense
  • Opportunity to engage with advanced ISR/SOF technologies
  • Work at a prestigious military installation (Wright Patterson Airforce Base)
  • Full-time position with predictable onsite working hours
  • Potential for professional growth within a significant acquisition portfolio
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Odyssey is recruiting to fill a Senior ManagementAnalyst (Recruitment & Placement)supporting the ISR/SOF Directorate (AFLCMC/WI), who is responsible for equipping our warfighters to win the fight. The Directorate executes a $22 billion acquisition portfolio developing, producing, testing, modifying, fielding, and supporting Air Force ISR and SOF platforms, and related sub-systems.

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to:

  • Design, execute, and maintain a proactive sourcing strategy to build and sustain a pipeline of qualified, pre-screened candidates for designated program vacancies.
  • Promotes diverse sourcing channels, including specialized niche job boards, professional networks, industry events, and employee referral programs.
  • Maintain active communication with passive candidate pools to minimize sourcing time-to-fill when vacancies occur.
  • Develop targeted outreach initiatives to attract diverse candidate populations and specialized skill sets (e.g., cleared personnel, technical subject matter experts).
  • Supports the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle to ensure high-quality candidates are efficiently guided from initial application through final offer acceptance.
  • Conducts initial candidate screenings, structured behavioral interviews, and preliminary qualification assessments against established position descriptions.
  • Coordinate, schedule, and facilitate all interview stages with relevant government or contractor hiring managers.
  • Manage candidate communications, including interview preparation, feedback delivery, and realistic job previews to maximize retention and candidate experience.
  • Ensure all recruited personnel meet the baseline federal, contractual, and security clearance requirements prior to onboarding.
  • Verify candidate eligibility, including education credentials, professional certifications, and employment history.
  • Coordinate with facility security officers (FSOs) to confirm and track the clearance status of candidates requiring access to classified environments or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
  • Ensure all recruitment processes strictly comply with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) guidelines and Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) regulations.
  • Maintain and utilize an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to record recruiting actions and generate performance metrics for government leadership.
  • Track and report on key recruitment metrics, including Time-to-Fill, Quality of Hire, Candidate Drop-off Rates, and Sourcing Channel Effectiveness.
  • Deliver weekly/monthly recruiting activity reports outlining active openings, pipeline volume, and potential staffing risks to the Director of Personnel.
Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Secret

Education:

  • Master99s or Doctorate Degree in a related field and 10 years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, 5 years of which must be in the DoD.
  • Bachelor99s degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoD.
  • 15 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 8 of which must be in the DoD.

Technical Skills

  • Ability to coordinate, consolidate, analyze, distribute, and monitor action items, suspenses, and responses while ensuring all administrative taskers/packages meet required deadlines.
  • Skilled in building proactive sourcing strategies, leveraging niche job boards, networks, events, and maintaining passive candidate pipelines.
  • Ability to use an Applicant Tracking System to track actions and generate metrics such as TimetoFill, Quality of Hire, and candidate dropoff rates.

Additional Information

Location: Wright Patterson Airforce Base

Travel: None

Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid: Onsite

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About Odyssey Systems

Odyssey Systems is an information technology company based in Rockville, Maryland. It was founded in 1997 and provides a range of IT services to government agencies and private sector clients. Odyssey Systems specializes in software development, data analytics, and cybersecurity. The company has a team of over 500 employees and has worked with clients such as the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, and the National Institutes of Health. Odyssey Systems is committed to providing innovative solutions to its clients and helping them achieve their goals.
Learn more about Odyssey Systems
Size
500 employees
Industry
Founded
1997
Revenue
$100 million

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