Recruiter

Rividium; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

RiVidium Inc in Vienna, VA is seeking an experienced Technical Recruiter with 3-5 years in cyber and IT Govcon to source, screen, and hire top talent for government contracts. The role focuses on security clearances, DoD/IC requirements, and strict government compliance.

You will manage full-cycle recruiting from requisition through offers and onboarding, build pipelines for niche cyber/IT roles, and partner with hiring managers to meet tight timelines while staying aligned with contract needs

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of technical recruiting experience in Govcon
• Deep understanding of government contracts including FAR/DFARS
• Experience recruiting candidates with active security clearances (e.g., TS/SCI, Secret)
• Familiarity with cyber/IT terminologies and federal space

Responsibilities

• Source, recruit, and hire qualified cyber and IT candidates for federal contracts
• Manage full-cycle recruiting from requisition and candidate sourcing to interviews and onboarding
• Build and maintain a pipeline of pre-qualified candidates for Govcon projects
• Collaborate with hiring managers, program leads, and stakeholders to define requirements and timelines
• Ensure hiring practices comply with government regulations and labor categories

Skills

Govcon recruiting

Security clearances

Cyber & IT recruiting

Candidate screening

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

ATS

Monster

Indeed

ClearanceJob

Job description

RiVidium Inc is seeking an experienced Technical Recruiter with 3-5 years strong background in Cyber & IT in government contracting (Govcon) to join our team in Vienna, VA. The ideal candidate will specialize in sourcing, screening, and securing top-tier talent for highly technical positions within the cybersecurity and IT fields, ensuring full compliance with government regulations and contract requirements. This role demands a keen understanding of the Govcon landscape, including Cyber and IT Professionals, federal contract structures, and the unique demands of government clients.

Responsibilities for this position shall include, but are not limited to

• Talent Acquisition: Source, recruit, and hire qualified candidates for cyber and IT roles within the federal contracting sector, and Intelligence Community including positions that require high-level security clearances.
• Govcon Expertise: Leverage deep knowledge of government contracting regulations and requirements to identify and assess candidates with relevant experience in the DoD, IC, and other federal agencies.
• Full-Cycle Recruiting: Manage the entire recruitment process, from job requisition and candidate sourcing to interviews, offer negotiations, and onboarding.
• Pipeline Development: Build and maintain a pipeline of pre-qualified candidates for future Govcon projects, especially those requiring niche technical skills in cybersecurity, cloud computing, and network security.
• Collaboration: Partner with hiring managers, program leads, and other stakeholders to understand job requirements, timelines, and contract needs.
• Compliance: Ensure all hiring practices comply with government regulations and internal policies, particularly in relation to security clearances and labor categories. Accurately maintain all applicant?s status within the ATS.
• Market Trends: Stay up to date with trends in cyber and IT talent, compensation, and government contracting regulations to attract and retain top talent.

Qualifications for this position shall include

• Minimum 3-5 years of technical recruiting experience with a strong focus on cyber and IT roles within the Govcon sector.
• In-depth understanding of government contracts, including FAR/DFARS compliance, labor categories, and security clearance requirements.
• Proven ability to recruit candidates with active security clearances (e.g., TS/SCI, Secret, Public, DHS, etc.).
• Familiarity with cyber and IT terminologies, certifications (e.g., CISSP, CAP, CISM, CEH, CCNA), and emerging technologies in the federal space.
• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS), recruitment tools, and sourcing platforms (e.g. Monster, indeed, and ClearanceJob).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build relationships with candidates and internal teams.

Preferred Qualifications for this position shall include

• Experience recruiting for government agencies such as the DoD, NGA, or other intelligence community organizations.
• Proven success in filling high-priority roles within tight timelines

The annual salary range for this position is $60,000?$70,000.

The listed salary range represents a general guideline; however, RiVidium Inc. considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate?s experience, education, skills, and current market conditions. At RiVidium Inc. it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.