Federal Technical Recruiter: Build Cleared Talent & Impact

Catch Talent; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Catch Talent is seeking a Technical Recruiter to support hiring across technical and professional roles for federal government programs.

You will source candidates, review qualifications, and manage the full lifecycle from outreach to start date while collaborating with hiring managers. You will learn the specific clearance requirements tied to federal positions and contribute to a growing team in a contractor environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in recruiting, sourcing, or talent acquisition.
• Track record engaging active and passive candidates.
• Knowledge of LinkedIn, job boards, referrals and Boolean search.
• Strong written and verbal communication to build credibility.
• Excellent organization and ability to manage multiple openings.
• Experience with an Applicant Tracking System.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn technical roles and requirements.
• Sound judgment assessing candidate fit, compensation alignment, and hiring risks.
• Eligibility to work in the US for any employer; sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Source and engage active and passive candidates via LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, networking, direct outreach, Boolean searches, and other sourcing strategies.
• Review resumes, conduct candidate screens, and evaluate qualifications against technical requirements, clearance status, and fit.
• Manage candidates through full recruiting lifecycle from outreach to start date.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand position requirements, priorities, and ideal candidate profiles.
• Build and maintain pipelines of qualified talent for current and future openings.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and pipeline data in the ATS.
• Learn the technical roles, certifications, security clearances, and contract specific requirements.
• Flag potential hiring challenges early, including compensation alignment, availability, location, and clearance requirements.
• Manage multiple openings and shifting priorities while delivering a strong candidate experience.

Skills

Recruiting & sourcing

Candidate screening

Relationship building

Communication

Organization & prioritization

ATS experience

Curiosity & learning

Judgment & risk assessment

US work eligibility

Tools

LinkedIn

Boolean search

ATS

Job description

Catch Talent is seeking a Technical Recruiter to support hiring across technical and professional roles for federal government programs.

You will source candidates, review qualifications, and manage the full lifecycle from outreach to start date while collaborating with hiring managers. You will learn the specific clearance requirements tied to federal positions and contribute to a growing team in a contractor environment.