Client Overview: A Federal Contractor
Headquartered in Quantico, VA, the Client is an 8(a), HUBZone, Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) founded as an IT services and solutions company. The client has 20 years of nationwide award-winning, highly-rated contract performance across the DoD and federal civilian agencies. The Client specializes in infrastructure design and modernization, network and systems engineering, integration and administration, cybersecurity/information assurance, enterprise software solutions, telecommunications, AV/VTC, operations and maintenance, project management, and training.
The Client has worked with various federal and intelligence agencies as a prime contractor for contract vehicles such as GSA 8(a) STARS III GWAC, GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS), Programmatic, Engineering, and Logistics Support 8(a) Incubator Program IDIQ, Seaport Next Generation (Seaport NxG) IDIQ, and as a subcontractor for contract vehicles such as Army Information Technology Enterprise Solutions-3 Services (ITES-3S) GWAC, DISA Systems Engineering, Technology, and Innovation (SETI) IDIQ, NOAA Mission Information Technology Services (NMITS) BPA, and DLA J6 Enterprise Technology Services (JETS) IDIQ.
The Problem/Opportunity
The Client had multiple open positions across various federal agencies, including IT Support Specialist, Network Engineer, AV/VTC Technician, Cloud Network Engineer, and Knowledge System Specialist, SCRM All source Intelligence Analyst, etc. The positions were challenging as they required niche skills, certifications, and active Secret or higher clearance, which were mandatory.
The performance location for this role was across various locations in the United States, and there was a very limited candidate pool within the performance location. Moreover, candidates were unresponsive to calls and emails. The major challenge was that the positions required candidates to be within 10 miles of the performance location. The salary for these positions was very low compared to market standards. These roles exemplified the challenges often faced in Federal Contractor Recruitment, including limited talent pools and location-specific constraints.
The iQuasar Solution
iQuasar’s dedicated team of recruiters, known for their rigorous and comprehensive approach, gathered the client’s requirements and started an extensive search for the relevant candidates.
- Our recruiters conducted an in-depth analysis and research for these positions.
- We used various licensed job sites, internal databases, AI, and sourcing tools to find qualified candidates for the vacant roles.
- Upon analyzing the market for these niche requirements, our team learned that the best potential candidates for these roles would be Army graduates with a security clearance who had already completed their DOD 8570 compliance certifications.
- The team also connected with numerous cleared candidates and utilized various referral tactics to contact them.
This innovative approach exemplifies iQuasar’s expertise in Federal Contractor Recruitment, leveraging technology and strategic outreach to find the perfect candidates.
How Our Solution Created Value for the Client
iQuasar’s dedicated team of recruiters helped the Client fill various critical positions like AV/VTC Technician, Cloud Network Engineer, SCRM All Source Intelligence Analyst, etc, having niche skills and certifications like DoD 8570 IAT level 3 certification, IAM Level 3 certification, and skills like J2EE experience, SCRM experience, etc all requiring an Active Secret or higher clearance. The Client has always appreciated the efforts and timely response from iQuasar’s team of recruiters. Over these years, we have helped them fill numerous key positions, resulting in an increase in productivity and fulfillment of the responsibilities at the performance location. Our team continues to work with the Client, recruiting various key personnel, and enabling the client to grow their business further. Acknowledging the efforts and quality provided by the iQuasar team, the Client has added multiple resources handling all the recruitment-related efforts for over 3 years. This success underscores the continued value we promise to deliver to our clients.
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