Direct Hire

Your recruitment and direct hire staffing specialists in Washington DC

You need to find a great candidate for your open position – one who fits your culture, your mission, and the job requirements. But the search for that perfect candidate is a full-time commitment. That’s why you need a staffing partner who can support your business.

 

With Contact 1’s direct hire service, we manage every stage of the recruiting process so you can get back to doing what you do best. From candidate screenings and initial interviews to reference checks and skills testing, Contact 1 aligns with your business to deliver candidates who drive your mission forward.

 

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Direct hire services in Washington DC

Why work with Contact 1 for your direct hire search?

Your DC staffing experts

Located in the heart of DC, we specialize in staffing for the Washington DC metro area.

Experienced recruiters

All of our recruiters are experienced staffing professionals who put their networks and connections to work for you.

A trusted partner

We get to know your business and what you’re looking for to ensure we deliver the best candidates.

Meet the Team

 

Get to know the staffing professionals supporting you in your search for staff.

  • Nazuki Andoh

    Operations Director

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  • Donna Burnett

    President

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  • Isabel Dorfman

    Director of Staffing & Recruiting

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    03.11.2026 | AI, Hiring

    AI is becoming a common part of the hiring conversation. Across industries, organizations are exploring how automation can streamline recruiting, manage larger applicant pools, and improve efficiency throughout the hiring process. The same shift is happening in government hiring, where agencies and contractors are experimenting with AI tools to support candidate sourcing, resume organization, and […]

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    02.16.2026 | Candidate Recruitment, Career Advice, Company Culture, Hiring

    Hybrid work has moved past the experimental phase. For many organizations, it’s simply how work gets done. What hasn’t settled as neatly are the expectations around it. Employers and employees often assume they’re aligned, only to encounter friction once the work begins. Many of the challenges tied to hybrid work don’t stem from the model […]

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