DeAjai Dawkins

Secret Cleared Recruiter with expertise in procurement, grants, and cooperative agreements within USAID’s development programs. Most recently served as an Acquisition and Assistance Specialist, responsible for facilitating two of the highest volume recruitments on the Field and Air Operations (FARO) team. Experience managing the full lifecycle of acquisition and assistance awards, ensuring compliance with federal regulations (FAR, AIDAR, 2 CFR 200), and supporting program implementation through effective contract and grant management. 4+ years of recruitment experience in the Logistics and Federal Technology industries. Experienced in Full Cycle Recruitment, Pre-award and Sourcing, Talent Development, Candidate Screening, and Client/Customer Management. Proficient with a variety of CRM and ATS software, including but not limited to Bullhorn, Taleo, and Phenom Pro. Routinely engaged with candidates via LinkedIn, ClearanceJobs, Dice, Indeed, Glassdoor, AngelList, CrunchBoard, Underdog.io, TripleByte, Zipwhip and Blind. 

Secret Cleared recruiter with 5+ years of experience.

Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from North Carolina Central University