Mid–Senior Level Recruiter (Engineering + Aerospace and Defense Focus)

The Judge Group; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group in Philadelphia is seeking a Mid–Senior Level Recruiter specifically to support Department of Defense programs. This role emphasizes sourcing and screening candidates, conducting interviews, and maintaining compliance with governmental hiring requirements. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of industry experience and demonstrate a strong track record of recruiting candidates with security clearances, as well as excellent communication and organizational skills. Opportunities for advancement into account executive roles are available.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of staffing industry recruiting experience, especially in agency.
• Experience in recruiting for DoD and federal roles preferred.
• Track record of placing candidates with active security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Source and screen top talent using leading recruiting tools.
• Conduct interviews to qualify candidates for various positions.
• Maintain compliance with DoD hiring requirements.
• Partner with clients on DoD and federal contracts.

Skills

Staffing industry recruiting experience

Sourcing candidates with security clearances

Excellent communication skills

Time management and organizational skills

Problem-solving abilities

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Self-motivated

Tools

ATS platforms

LinkedIn Recruiter

ClearanceJobs

JPAS/DISS

Job description

As a Mid–Senior Level Recruiter, you will:

• Leverage your experience to source and screen top talent using industry-leading recruiting tools, including ATS platforms and job boards such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, Monster, Dice, and clearance-focused platforms (e.g., ClearanceJobs)
• Build strong relationships with candidates and develop a pipeline of qualified talent, including candidates with active or previously held security clearances
• Conduct phone, video, and in-person interviews to qualify candidates for open positions across high-touch, relationship-driven client accounts
• Recruit for roles supporting Department of Defense (DoD) programs, including technical, engineering, intelligence, and cleared positions
• Maintain compliance with DoD hiring requirements, including clearance validation, export control considerations (ITAR/EAR), and citizenship requirements
• Perform thorough reference and background pre-screening aligned with federal and client-specific standards
• Negotiate pay rates in a competitive and compliance-driven environment
• Partner with clients and attend meetings to support delivery on DoD and federal contracts
• Collaborate with internal compliance and onboarding teams to ensure smooth processing of cleared and uncleared candidates

Every recruiter has an exciting career path at Judge. The experience gained develops key sales skills, including relationship building, negotiations, and technical acumen, preparing you for advancement into an Account Executive role.

Within 12 months, top performers may:

• Transition into an Account Executive role, or
• Advance within recruiting into Lead Recruiter, Delivery Manager, or Recruiting Management positions

Qualifications

• 3+ years of staffing industry recruiting experience (agency experience preferred)
• Experience recruiting for DoD, federal, or government contracting roles strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience sourcing and placing candidates with active security clearances (Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI, CI/Poly, FS Poly)
• Familiarity with clearance processes, adjudication timelines, and clearance verification tools (e.g., JPAS/DISS)
• Understanding of DoD compliance requirements, including ITAR/EAR and U.S. citizenship constraints
• Experience sourcing through clearance-focused platforms such as ClearanceJobs or ClearedJobs.Net
• Proven track record of successfully filling roles in competitive or niche talent markets
• Competitive, energetic, and self-motivated professional with strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong ability to multi-task, problem solve, and support Account Executives in managing client relationships
• Strong time management and organizational skillsDemonstrated ability to generate candidate leads and contribute to new business development
• Strong interest in career growth toward Account Executive or leadership roles

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting prime contractors or defense integrators
• Familiarity with federal contract labor categories and proposal recruiting
• Ability to recruit for classified programs and secure environments
• Existing network of cleared professionals