Cleared Talent Recruiter for DoD/IC Programs

CENCORE LLC; Springville (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CenCore Group is seeking a results-driven JR. Recruiter with experience sourcing and hiring cleared professionals to support government and commercial programs. The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including high-volume government contracting environments.

No active clearance required, but understanding clearance pipelines and SCA positions is essential. You will work with hiring managers to attract qualified candidates for Top Secret / SCI / Polygraph

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably in government contracting or defense staffing.
• Experience recruiting for DoD/IC contracts and positions requiring Top Secret / SCI / Polygraph clearances.

Responsibilities

• Execute full-cycle recruiting for cleared and uncleared positions within DoD and IC contracts.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of cleared candidates through proactive sourcing, networking, and market mapping.
• Leverage job boards, clearance databases, social media, and referrals to identify and engage passive talent.
• Partner with program and hiring managers to understand staffing requirements, timelines, and clearance constraints.
• Manage candidate experience from initial contact through offer acceptance, ensuring timely communication and professionalism.
• Coordinate with HR and Security to track clearance processing, onboarding timelines, and compliance documentation.
• Utilize ATS (UKG or similar) to document candidate activity, maintain records, and generate recruiting reports.
• Support proposal recruiting efforts and LOI coordination for upcoming bids.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Cleared positions recruiting

Sourcing strategies

Communication skills

Tools

UKG

CATS

Deltek Talent Management

Job description

CenCore Group is seeking a results-driven JR. Recruiter with experience sourcing and hiring cleared professionals to support government and commercial programs. The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including high-volume government contracting environments.

No active clearance required, but understanding clearance pipelines and SCA positions is essential. You will work with hiring managers to attract qualified candidates for Top Secret / SCI / Polygraph