Recruiter- Cleared Government Contracts

Kentro; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kentro is seeking a Cleared Recruiter in Tampa, FL to support full lifecycle recruitment for cleared roles across SOCOM contracts. Hybrid role requiring strong sourcing, screening, and candidate management in a fast-paced environment.

You will partner with Hiring Managers, Security, and Sourcing Specialists to build pipelines, ensure clearance readiness, and meet 25-30 day time-to-offer targets while representing Kentro at local events and HQ as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct recruiting experience, preferably cleared roles.
• Experience with SOCOM or DOD contracts is a plus.
• Strong understanding of security clearance processes.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Execute full lifecycle recruiting for cleared positions.
• Verify clearance information and coordinate with Personnel Security.
• Proactively build pipelines for high-demand cleared skillsets.
• Prepare candidates for customer interviews.
• Maintain records in the ATS (iCIMS).
• Partner with hiring managers to clarify requirements and timelines.
• Influence managers to stay responsive and on schedule.
• Support surge hiring and rapid response needs.
• Collaborate with Sourcing Specialist on search strategy.
• Aim for 25–30 day time-to-offer.
• Represent Kentro at local events and HQ.
• Communicate professionally with stakeholders.
• Manage multiple requisitions with strong task management.

Skills

Recruiting experience

Sourcing pipelines

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

iCIMS ATS

Job description

Overview

Thank you for considering IT Concepts dba Kentro, where innovation drives opportunity and collaboration leads to success. Our dynamic community of experts is fully committed to advancing our customers' missions, fostering professional growth, and making a positive impact on our communities.

By joining our supportive community, you will find that Kentro is dedicated to your personal and professional development. Together, we can drive meaningful change, spark innovation, and achieve extraordinary milestones.

Kentro is hiring for a Cleared Recruiter to support all Kentro Talent Acquisition hiring processes with focus on our SOCOM contracts. The Cleared Recruiter is responsible for delivering full lifecycle recruiting support across a portfolio of cleared positions ranging from Secret to CI Poly. This role requires strong technical acumen, an ability to understand complex job requirements, and a proactive approach to sourcing, engagement, and stakeholder management. The Cleared Recruiter partners closely with the Cleared Lead Recruiter, Hiring Managers, Personnel Security, Sourcing Specialists, and cross-functional service delivery teams to ensure timely, compliant, and high-quality hiring outcomes for all Cleared positions.

Location: Hybrid- Tampa, FL (Office and Events)

This Job Description reflects the primary duties of the role; however, it is not intended to be all‑inclusive. Team members may be asked to take on additional responsibilities in alignment with customer expectations, business needs, and Kentro’s culture of collaboration and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Execute full lifecycle recruiting for cleared positions, including sourcing, screening, assessing, and guiding candidates through the hiring process.
• Verify candidate clearance information and collaborate with Personnel Security to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely coordination.
• Conduct proactive outreach and build pipelines for high-demand cleared skillsets, ensuring consistent engagement with passive and active candidates.
• Provide thorough candidate preparation for customer interviews, including briefing on role expectations and navigating sensitive clearance‑related discussions appropriately.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records within the ATS (iCIMS), including candidate profiles, screening notes, disposition details, and compliance documentation.
• Partner with hiring managers to clarify job requirements, desired candidate profiles, technical competencies, and current labor‑market conditions.
• Influence hiring managers to remain responsive, engaged, and aligned with recruiting timelines to ensure consistent progress and candidate experience.
• Support surge hiring, proposal recruitment efforts, and rapid response hiring requirements as directed by the Cleared Lead Recruiter.
• Collaborate with the Sourcing Specialist to leverage all available sourcing tools, ensure alignment on search strategy, and maintain transparent communication on position status.
• Uphold a high‑performance recruiting matrix, targeting a 25‑30‑day time‑to‑offer for cleared roles.
• Attend networking events in local area, and HQ Kentro as needed, job fairs, and other events representing Kentro and TA.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with candidates, internal stakeholders, customers, and Kentro Corp team members.
• Demonstrate strong task management skills, ensuring daily, weekly, and monthly deliverables are consistently met and documented

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (iCIMS preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; or
• 5+ years of direct recruiting experience, preferably supporting cleared and technically complex roles.
• Strong understanding of technical roles and the ability to learn and interpret new technologies quickly.
• Strong connections in the Tampa area for recruiting and contract growth. - SOCOM, DOD, etc.
• Skilled in sourcing, pipelining, and utilizing multiple recruiting platforms and tools.
• Knowledge of the security clearance process and ability to guide candidates through clearance‑related conversations.
• Exceptional communication skills—clear, professional, timely, and customer‑oriented.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and adapt to changing priorities and hiring needs.
• Self‑motivated with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple requisitions and deadlines.