Bert Dickerson

Senior Recruiter, Staffing and Recruiting

Bert Dickerson | Senior Federal Recruiter | Sourcing Expert | Social Media Enthusiast

Bert Dickerson's Bio:

Bert Dickerson's Experience:

• Senior Federal Recruiter | Sourcing Expert at The Buller Group, LLC.

  September 2007 - Present | Herndon, VA

  Mr. Dickerson provides recruitment process outsourcing ("RPO") and executive recruitment services for The Buller Group, LLC. This includes candidate sourcing, vetting, salary negotiation, and submittal to client-facing Senior Management. He also handles all administrative components involved in this process. He successfully recruits individuals with a broad range of skill sets to the TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph level. Currently he supports several large DoD and Civilian programs that involve identifying candidates for the following positions, but not limited to: security analysts, SOC / NOC engineers, project managers, certification agents and information assurance /cyber security SMEs. He effectively utilizes internet research, Boolean search, semantic search, deep-web search, social media, internal databases, referrals, networking, job fairs, and other strategies to identify potential candidates. Mr. Dickerson is responsible for informing applicants of job duties and responsibilities, compensation and benefits,work schedules and working conditions, company policies, and other related information. He actively communicates with candidates through the entire hiring process. He provides weekly updates to clients on current program status. Additionally, he maintains a strong relationship with client-facing senior management and communicates on a regular basis to assess any current and upcoming needs. Corporate clients he's supported through TBG, LLC: Knight Point Systems CSC, Annapolis Junction, MD Booz Allen Hamilton, Herndon, VA PWC, Multiple US Locations SecureInfo Corporation, McLean, VA Leonie Industries, Crystal City, VA McNeil Technologies, Springfield, VA LMCO, San Jose, CA Raytheon Technical Services Corporation ("RTSC"), Reston, VA

• Senior Recruiter at Exelis Geospatial Systems

  July 2013 - June 2014

  Mr. Dickerson provides recruiting support for the EXELIS Geospatial Systems Division, headquartered in Rochester, New York. They provide innovative remote sensing and navigation solutions to customers in the Department of Defense, intelligence, space science and commercial aerospace to help them visualize and understand critical events happening on Earth, in the air, or in space in time to take effective action. Leveraging comprehensive capabilities, Space Systems' solutions span from night vision systems, to image and data collection, through processing and dissemination. Key applications include night vision systems, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; high-resolution commercial imaging; earth and space science; climate and environmental monitoring; GPS navigation; image and data processing and dissemination; and space control and missile defense. Specialties: Tactical night vision systems, satellite payloads, remote sensing, GPS, meterological satellites, power supplies, commercial imaging, atomic clocks / atomic physics, visualization software, image analysis software, and climate monitoring. Current employment opportunities: www.exelisinc.com/careers. *Contract assignment through TSC Services, LLC / Hire Velocity.*

• Senior Recruiter at Exelis Geospatial Systems

  July 2013 - June 2014

  Mr. Dickerson provides recruiting support for the EXELIS Geospatial Systems Division, headquartered in Rochester, New York. They provide innovative remote sensing and navigation solutions to customers in the Department of Defense, intelligence, space science and commercial aerospace to help them visualize and understand critical events happening on Earth, in the air, or in space in time to take effective action. Leveraging comprehensive capabilities, Space Systems' solutions span from night vision systems, to image and data collection, through processing and dissemination. Key applications include night vision systems, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; high-resolution commercial imaging; earth and space science; climate and environmental monitoring; GPS navigation; image and data processing and dissemination; and space control and missile defense. Specialties: Tactical night vision systems, satellite payloads, remote sensing, GPS, meterological satellites, power supplies, commercial imaging, atomic clocks / atomic physics, visualization software, image analysis software, and climate monitoring. Current employment opportunities: www.exelisinc.com/careers. *Contract assignment through TSC Services, LLC / Hire Velocity.*

• Senior Recruiter | Sourcing Expert | Social Media Enthusiast at The Buller Group

  September 2007 - June 2013

  Mr. Dickerson provides recruitment process outsourcing and executive recruitment services for The Buller Group, LLC. This includes candidate sourcing, vetting, salary negotiation, and submittal to client-facing Senior Management. He also handles all administrative components involved in this process. He successfully recruits individuals with a broad range of skill sets to the TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph level. Currently he supports several large DoD and Civilian programs that involve identifying candidates for the following positions, but not limited to: security analysts, SOC engineers, project managers, certification agents and information assurance / cyber security SMEs. He effectively utilizes internet research, Boolean search, semantic search, deep-web search, social media, internal databases, referrals, networking, job fairs, and other strategies to identify potential candidates. Mr. Dickerson is responsible for informing applicants of job duties and responsibilities, compensation and benefits, work schedules and working conditions, company policies, and other related information. He actively communicates with candidates through the entire hiring process. He provides weekly updates to clients on current program status. Additionally, he maintains a strong relationship with client-facing senior management and communicates on a regular basis to assess any current and upcoming needs. Corporate clients he's supported through TBG, LLC: Knight Point Systems, CSC, Annapolis Junction, MD, Booz Allen Hamilton, Herndon, VA, PWC, Multiple US Locations, SecureInfo Corporation, McLean, VA, Leonie Industries, Crystal City, VA, McNeil Technologies, Springfield, VA, LMCO, San Jose, CA, Raytheon Technical Services Corporation ("RTSC"), Reston, VA

• Senior Recruiter | Sourcing Expert | Social Media Enthusiast at The Buller Group

  September 2007 - June 2013

  Mr. Dickerson provides recruitment process outsourcing and executive recruitment services for The Buller Group, LLC. This includes candidate sourcing, vetting, salary negotiation, and submittal to client-facing Senior Management. He also handles all administrative components involved in this process. He successfully recruits individuals with a broad range of skill sets to the TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph level. Currently he supports several large DoD and Civilian programs that involve identifying candidates for the following positions, but not limited to: security analysts, SOC engineers, project managers, certification agents and information assurance / cyber security SMEs. He effectively utilizes internet research, Boolean search, semantic search, deep-web search, social media, internal databases, referrals, networking, job fairs, and other strategies to identify potential candidates. Mr. Dickerson is responsible for informing applicants of job duties and responsibilities, compensation and benefits, work schedules and working conditions, company policies, and other related information. He actively communicates with candidates through the entire hiring process. He provides weekly updates to clients on current program status. Additionally, he maintains a strong relationship with client-facing senior management and communicates on a regular basis to assess any current and upcoming needs. Corporate clients he's supported through TBG, LLC: Knight Point Systems, CSC, Annapolis Junction, MD, Booz Allen Hamilton, Herndon, VA, PWC, Multiple US Locations, SecureInfo Corporation, McLean, VA, Leonie Industries, Crystal City, VA, McNeil Technologies, Springfield, VA, LMCO, San Jose, CA, Raytheon Technical Services Corporation ("RTSC"), Reston, VA

• Senior Technical Recruiter at Unisys Corporation

  April 2004 - September 2007

  Mr. Dickerson was responsible for supporting multiple Federal Contracts. Responsible for staffing needs, including identification and selection of candidates including Program Managers, Chief Technical Architects, Enterprise Architects, Systems Engineers and Programmers. He is knowledgeable about compliance with clearance regulations up to the Full Lifestyle Polygraph level for Government Clientele (DHS, NSA, DOD, Federal, Civilian, State, etc.) He performed salary negotiations, through candidate offer and acceptance processes. He coordinated and managed on-site interviews with hiring managers. He researched and managed robust a network of cleared candidates. He compiled employment advertisements for job posting boards and company website. He assisted with completing reference checks and processed background checks / clearance paperwork. He maintained accurate candidate information in database & created ad hoc reports as required. He worked on proposal activities: attended kick off meetings, identified key personnel, created staffing plans, methodologies, formatted resumes and regularly made contingent offers based on contract awards. He tracked applicant flow and worked with military transition centers to build pipelines of cleared candidates. He attended all Career Fairs and worked with local colleges to identify quality / qualified candidates.

• Senior Technical Recruiter at Unisys Corporation

  April 2004 - September 2007 | Reston, VA

  Mr. Dickerson was responsible for supporting multiple Federal Contracts. He was responsible for Federal Contract staffing support, including identification and selection of candidates including Program Managers, Chief Technical Architects, Enterprise Architects, Systems Engineers and Programmers. He is knowledgeable about compliance with clearance regulations up to Full Lifestyle Polygraph for Government Clientele (DHS, NSA, DOD, Federal, Civilian, State, etc.) He performed salary negotiations, through candidate offer and acceptance processes. He coordinated and managed on-site interviews with hiring managers. He researched and managed robust a network of cleared candidates. He compiled employment advertisements for job posting boards and company website. He assisted with completing reference checks and processed background checks / clearance paperwork. He maintained accurate candidate information in database & created ad hoc reports as required. He worked on proposal activities: attended kick off meetings, identified key personnel, created staffing plans, methodologies, formatted resumes and regularly made contingent offers based on contract awards. He tracked applicant flow and worked with military transition centers to build pipelines of cleared candidates. He attended all career fairs and worked with local colleges to identify quality / qualified candidates.

• Senior Technical Recruiter at Unisys Corporation

  April 2004 - September 2007

  Mr. Dickerson was responsible for supporting multiple Federal Contracts. Responsible for staffing needs, including identification and selection of candidates including Program Managers, Chief Technical Architects, Enterprise Architects, Systems Engineers and Programmers. He is knowledgeable about compliance with clearance regulations up to the Full Lifestyle Polygraph level for Government Clientele (DHS, NSA, DOD, Federal, Civilian, State, etc.) He performed salary negotiations, through candidate offer and acceptance processes. He coordinated and managed on-site interviews with hiring managers. He researched and managed robust a network of cleared candidates. He compiled employment advertisements for job posting boards and company website. He assisted with completing reference checks and processed background checks / clearance paperwork. He maintained accurate candidate information in database & created ad hoc reports as required. He worked on proposal activities: attended kick off meetings, identified key personnel, created staffing plans, methodologies, formatted resumes and regularly made contingent offers based on contract awards. He tracked applicant flow and worked with military transition centers to build pipelines of cleared candidates. He attended all Career Fairs and worked with local colleges to identify quality / qualified candidates.

• Senior Technical Recruiter at The Buller Group, LLC (Contract Assignment)

  November 2003 - April 2004 | Herndon, VA

  TBG Client: AT&T Government Solutions / Project Clear Blue Mr. Dickerson was responsible for Full Life Cycle recruiting in the Program Management and Information Technology areas for multiple Federal Government Agency Contracts. All requisitions required sourcing of cleared candidates with active TS/SCI Counter Intelligence or Full Scope (former Lifestyle) Polygraph designations. The client's work environment was fast paced and outside-the-box recruiting was essential. The skill sets Mr. Dickerson recruited for on this contract were for Project and Program Management, Senior Software Engineering, Software Development, Configuration Management, Senior Unix Systems Administration, Systems Integration, Senior Financial Analysis and Senior Technical Consulting. His additional responsibilities included compensation negotiation, problem documentation and analysis and frequent strategy revision / implementation.

• Senior Technical Recruiter (Contract Assignment) at The Buller Group

  November 2003 - April 2004

  TBG Contract Assignment / Client: AT&T Government Solutions / Project Clear Blue Responsible for Full Life Cycle recruiting in the Program Management and Information Technology areas for multiple Government Agencies / Contracts. All requisitions required sourcing cleared candidates with active TS/SCI Counter Intelligence or Full Scope (former Lifestyle) Polygraph designations. Environment was fast paced and outside-the-box recruiting was essential. The skill sets recruited for on this contract were for Project and Program Management, Senior Software Engineering, Software Development, Configuration Management, Senior Unix Systems Administration, Systems Integration, Senior Financial Analysis and Senior Technical Consulting. Additional responsibilities included compensation negotiation, problem documentation and analysis and frequent strategy revision / implementation.

• Senior Technical Recruiter (Contract Assignment) at The Buller Group

  November 2003 - April 2004

  TBG Contract Assignment / Client: AT&T Government Solutions / Project Clear Blue Responsible for Full Life Cycle recruiting in the Program Management and Information Technology areas for multiple Government Agencies / Contracts. All requisitions required sourcing cleared candidates with active TS/SCI Counter Intelligence or Full Scope (former Lifestyle) Polygraph designations. Environment was fast paced and outside-the-box recruiting was essential. The skill sets recruited for on this contract were for Project and Program Management, Senior Software Engineering, Software Development, Configuration Management, Senior Unix Systems Administration, Systems Integration, Senior Financial Analysis and Senior Technical Consulting. Additional responsibilities included compensation negotiation, problem documentation and analysis and frequent strategy revision / implementation.

• Senior Technical Recruiter at NRI Technology Solutions (Contract Assignment)

  June 2003 - November 2003 | Reston, VA

  NRI Technology Solutions was the largest diversified staffing services firm serving the entire Washington, DC and Baltimore metropolitan areas. Mr. Dickerson was responsible for recruiting in their IT staffing division for both commercial and government clients. He located and screened candidates, administered online tests to determine technical proficiencies and submitted qualified candidates to their corporate clients. The skills he recruited for on this contract included HIPAA Compliance, Access DBA's, Network Administration, Developers, Web Design and AUTOCAD.

• Technical Recruiter at AboutWeb, LLC (Contract Assignment)

  January 2003 - June 2003 | Vienna, VA

  Responsibilities included the development and maintenance of Commercial and Government Accounts to provide the best technical professionals available for short and long-term assignments. Recruited candidates with the following types of clearances: SECRET, TOP SECRET/SCI, TOP SECRET/SCI/CI POLY and TOP SECRET/SCI/LIFESTYLE POLY. I maintain a client list of Washington Area firms to ensure goals are accomplished or exceeded each month. Additional responsibilities include sourcing candidates and assessing their technical strengths utilizing a variety of resources. Candidates are screened for their technical and professional skills prior to being submitted to clients. Considerable follow-ups are required during the hiring process as well as maintenance throughout the contracting term. I exceed and meet all corporate goals each month in this state-of-the-art staffing environment.

• Technical Recruiter at Total Systems Solutions, Inc.

  November 1997 - January 2003 | Chantilly, VA

  Mr. Dickerson provided technical recruiting expertise, coupled with corporate account management. He concentrated intensely on technical recruiting and provide corporations with candidates for positions in: • Systems Engineering • C/UNIX Programming • Network Engineering • Communications Engineers • Telecommunications Engineers • Systems Analysts • Program Analysts • Technical Support and Team Leaders Mr. Dickerson developed accurate job descriptions and applicant specifications to define the targeted population clearly and precisely. He was coached for the fulfillment of performance expectations to maximize technical growth, managerial growth and personal growth. He provided recognition and incentive rewards to top performing candidates. He counseled staff by providing an environment of confidentiality, official record keeping and by establishing a good manager-to-client staff rapport. He monitored Human Resources functions and staff personnel for problem sensing and problem solving by methods of managerial prevention and managerial diagnosis. Negotiated to conclude with a win-win bargain through several techniques such as allocating short resources to achieve optimum return and/or in discussions with contractors, vendors, and consultants. He implemented team building by aligning individual and recruiting team goals and multiplying effectiveness with which organizational functions were performed, problems solved and objectives reached.

• Senior Technical Recruiter (Contract Assignment) at AboutWeb

  2002 - 2003

  Responsibilities included the development and maintenance of Commercial and Government Accounts to provide the best technical professionals available for short and long-term assignments. Recruited candidates with the following types of clearances: SECRET, TOP SECRET/SCI, TOP SECRET/SCI/CI POLY and TOP SECRET/SCI/LIFESTYLE POLY. I maintain a client list of Washington Area firms to ensure goals are accomplished or exceeded each month. Additional responsibilities include sourcing candidates and assessing their technical strengths utilizing a variety of resources. Candidates are screened for their technical and professional skills prior to being submitted to clients. Considerable follow-ups are required during the hiring process as well as maintenance throughout the contracting term. I exceed and meet all corporate goals each month in this state-of-the-art staffing environment.

• Senior Technical Recruiter (Contract Assignment) at NRI Technology Solutions

  2003 - 2003

  NRI Technology Solutions is largest diversified staffing services firm serving the entire Washington, DC and Baltimore metropolitan areas. I was responsible for recruiting in their IT staffing division for both commercial and government clients. I located and screened candidates, administered online tests to determine technical proficiencies and submitted qualified candidates to their corporate clients. The skills I recruited for on this contract included HIPAA Compliance, Access DBA's, Network Administration, Developers, Web Design and AUTOCAD.

• Senior Technical Recruiter (Contract Assignment) at NRI Technology Solutions

  2003 - 2003

  NRI Technology Solutions is largest diversified staffing services firm serving the entire Washington, DC and Baltimore metropolitan areas. I was responsible for recruiting in their IT staffing division for both commercial and government clients. I located and screened candidates, administered online tests to determine technical proficiencies and submitted qualified candidates to their corporate clients. The skills I recruited for on this contract included HIPAA Compliance, Access DBA's, Network Administration, Developers, Web Design and AUTOCAD.

• Senior Technical Recruiter (Contract Assignment) at AboutWeb

  2002 - 2003

  Responsibilities included the development and maintenance of Commercial and Government Accounts to provide the best technical professionals available for short and long-term assignments. Recruited candidates with the following types of clearances: SECRET, TOP SECRET/SCI, TOP SECRET/SCI/CI POLY and TOP SECRET/SCI/LIFESTYLE POLY. I maintain a client list of Washington Area firms to ensure goals are accomplished or exceeded each month. Additional responsibilities include sourcing candidates and assessing their technical strengths utilizing a variety of resources. Candidates are screened for their technical and professional skills prior to being submitted to clients. Considerable follow-ups are required during the hiring process as well as maintenance throughout the contracting term. I exceed and meet all corporate goals each month in this state-of-the-art staffing environment.

• Technical Recruiter at Total Systems Solutions, Inc.

  1997 - 2002

  Provided technical recruiting expertise, coupled with corporate account management. Concentrated intensely on technical recruiting. Provide corporations with candidates for positions in: o Systems Engineering o C/UNIX Programming o Network Engineering o Communications Engineers o Telecommunications Engineers o Systems Analysts o Program Analysts o Technical Support and Team Leaders Developed accurate job descriptions and applicant specifications to define the targeted population clearly and precisely. Coached for the fulfillment of performance expectations to maximize technical growth, managerial growth and personal growth. Provided recognition and incentive rewards. Counseled staff by providing an environment of confidentiality, official record keeping and by establishing a good manager-to-staff rapport. Monitored Human Resources functions and staff personnel for problem sensing and problem solving by methods of managerial prevention and managerial diagnosis. Negotiated to conclude with a win-win bargain through several techniques such as allocating short resources to achieve optimum return and/or in discussions with contractors, vendors, and consultants to obtain collective bargaining. Implemented team building by aligning individual/team goals and multiplying effectiveness with which organizational functions are performed, problems are solved and objectives reached.

• Technical Recruiter at Total Systems Solutions, Inc.

  1997 - 2002

  Provided technical recruiting expertise, coupled with corporate account management. Concentrated intensely on technical recruiting. Provide corporations with candidates for positions in: o Systems Engineering o C/UNIX Programming o Network Engineering o Communications Engineers o Telecommunications Engineers o Systems Analysts o Program Analysts o Technical Support and Team Leaders Developed accurate job descriptions and applicant specifications to define the targeted population clearly and precisely. Coached for the fulfillment of performance expectations to maximize technical growth, managerial growth and personal growth. Provided recognition and incentive rewards. Counseled staff by providing an environment of confidentiality, official record keeping and by establishing a good manager-to-staff rapport. Monitored Human Resources functions and staff personnel for problem sensing and problem solving by methods of managerial prevention and managerial diagnosis. Negotiated to conclude with a win-win bargain through several techniques such as allocating short resources to achieve optimum return and/or in discussions with contractors, vendors, and consultants to obtain collective bargaining. Implemented team building by aligning individual/team goals and multiplying effectiveness with which organizational functions are performed, problems are solved and objectives reached.

• Technical Recruiter at Vistech, Inc.

  December 1995 - November 1997 | Chantilly, VA

  Mr, Dickerson demonstrated ability to identify, evaluate, and hire technical candidates in a highly competitive environment. He consistently achieved and/or exceeded hiring objectives for a wide variety of commercial and federal government and commercial contracts. He displayed effective, creative and cost efficient use of recruiting resources which include: Advertising, Referrals, Internet, Job Fairs, Open Houses, Job Postings, Networking, Outplacement Firms, User Groups, and College Placement Offices. He developed Solicited and Non-Solicited proposals which were awarded contracts for staffing technical projects. He negotiated rates and contract terms with prestigious clients to provide technical consultants as well as permanent and temp-to-hire technical staff.

• Technical Recruiter at Vistech

  1995 - 1997

  Demonstrated ability to identify, evaluate, and hire technical candidates in a highly competitive environment. Consistently achieved and/or exceeded hiring objectives for a wide variety of commercial and federal government contracts. Effective, creative and cost efficient use of recruiting resources which include: Advertising, Referrals, Internet, Job Fairs, Open House, Job Postings, Networking, Outplacement Firms, User Groups, and College Placement Offices. Developed Solicited and Non-Solicited proposals which were awarded contracts for staffing technical projects. Negotiated rates and contract terms with prestigious clients to provide technical consultants as well as permanent and temp-to-hire technical staff.

• Technical Recruiter at Vistech

  1995 - 1997

  Demonstrated ability to identify, evaluate, and hire technical candidates in a highly competitive environment. Consistently achieved and/or exceeded hiring objectives for a wide variety of commercial and federal government contracts. Effective, creative and cost efficient use of recruiting resources which include: Advertising, Referrals, Internet, Job Fairs, Open House, Job Postings, Networking, Outplacement Firms, User Groups, and College Placement Offices. Developed Solicited and Non-Solicited proposals which were awarded contracts for staffing technical projects. Negotiated rates and contract terms with prestigious clients to provide technical consultants as well as permanent and temp-to-hire technical staff.

• Senior Recruiter at L-3 National Security Solutions

  June 2014

  L-3 National Security Solutions (NSS) group provides full-spectrum cyber operations, enterprise and mission information technology, intelligence operations support and operational infrastructure solutions through integrated engineering, adaptive processes and the expertise required to solve critical security challenges. Headquartered in New York City, L-3 employs approximately 51,000 people worldwide and is a prime contractor in C3ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) systems, platform and logistics solutions, and national security solutions. L-3 is also a leading provider of a broad range of electronic systems used on military and commercial platforms. The company reported 2012 sales of $13.1 billion. To learn more about L-3 NSS, please visit the company's website at www.L-3NSS.com. *Contract assignment through TSC Services, LLC / Hire Velocity.*

• Senior Recruiter at L-3 National Security Solutions

  June 2014

  L-3 National Security Solutions (NSS) group provides full-spectrum cyber operations, enterprise and mission information technology, intelligence operations support and operational infrastructure solutions through integrated engineering, adaptive processes and the expertise required to solve critical security challenges. Headquartered in New York City, L-3 employs approximately 51,000 people worldwide and is a prime contractor in C3ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) systems, platform and logistics solutions, and national security solutions. L-3 is also a leading provider of a broad range of electronic systems used on military and commercial platforms. The company reported 2012 sales of $13.1 billion. To learn more about L-3 NSS, please visit the company's website at www.L-3NSS.com. *Contract assignment through TSC Services, LLC / Hire Velocity.*

Bert Dickerson's Education:

• University of Maryland College Park

  1984 – 1989
  Bachelor of Arts

• University of Maryland College Park

  1984 – 1989
  Bachelor of Arts

• University of Maryland College Park

  1984 – 1989
  Bachelor of Arts
  Concentration: Urban Studies

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