Job Description
About Us We are a staffing services technology company that helps organizations design, build, and scale digital products and engineering capabilities. Our teams deliver end-to-end software development, engineering, and design services, and we provide flexible staffing solutions to augment internal teams with specialized talent—quickly and reliably. The Role We are seeking a tenacious, results-driven Recruiter to join our Talent Acquisition team. You’ll be responsible for identifying and hiring top-tier technical talent with active security clearances to support our government and defense contracts. You’ll manage the full lifecycle of recruiting—from sourcing hard-to-find candidates to guiding them through the offer process—while collaborating with Program Managers to ensure we meet critical staffing requirements for mission-driven projects. What You’ll Do Strategic Sourcing & Pipeline Building: Identify and engage passive candidates with specific security clearances (Secret, TS/SCI, Polygraphs) using specialized tools, boolean search strings, and networking events. Candidate Screening & Assessment: Conduct thorough phone screens to assess technical qualifications, verify clearance status, and ensure cultural fit; evaluate candidates against strict Labor Category (LCAT) requirements. Offer Management & Closing: Lead compensation negotiations, prepare offer letters, and handle objections to close candidates within program budget constraints; effectively communicate the "mission" and company value proposition. Talent Relationship Management: Build and maintain a "warm bench" of cleared talent for future contract wins; ensure a high-touch candidate experience to keep applicants engaged during lengthy security crossover processes. Collaboration: Work closely with Hiring Managers and Program Directors to understand technical requirements, refine job descriptions, and provide updates on pipeline health and time-to-fill metrics. Administrative & Compliance: Maintain 100% data integrity in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS); ensure all recruiting activities comply with OFCCP regulations and internal hiring policies. Market Intelligence: Gather insights on the competitive landscape of the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), salary trends for cleared talent, and competitor contract awards to inform recruiting strategy. What We’re Looking For Experience: 3+ years of full-lifecycle technical recruiting experience, with at least 1 year dedicated to sourcing candidates with active security clearances (DoD/Intel Community). Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience). Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to build rapport with engineers, developers, and analysts in the defense sector. Clearance Knowledge: Deep understanding of the security clearance process (JPAS/DISS), clearance levels (Secret, TS, SCI), and polygraph types (CI vs. Full Scope). Negotiation & Closing: Proven ability to close complex deals involving salary caps, sign-on bonuses, and benefits packages in a highly competitive market. Problem Solving: Creative sourcing mindset with the ability to find "purple squirrels" (niche technical skills + high-level clearance) when traditional methods fail. ATS & Tools: Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (e.g., Workday, Greenhouse, iCIMS) and cleared job boards. Resilience & Adaptability: High energy and persistence; comfortable working in a high-volume, metrics-driven environment where priorities shift based on contract awards. Team Collaboration: Collaborative spirit; willing to share leads and strategies with the broader recruiting team to ensure organizational success. Compensation & Benefits We believe in paying top-of-market rates for top-tier talent. The base salary range for this role is $150,000 to $300,000, with exact placement determined by your skills, years of experience, and interview performance. Additional Benefits: Equity: Competitive stock option package. Remote Setup: Home office stipend to get your workspace set up perfectly. Health: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance. Time Off: Flexible PTO policy + Company Holidays. Growth: Annual learning and development budget. Retirement: 401(k) matching plan.