Recruiter I

Aston Carter; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Transportation benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Recruiter I to manage a high-volume requisition load and drive full lifecycle recruitment for global sales and public sector teams. You will partner with a recruiting lead through onsite interviews and offers, sourcing top talent for solutions architects and field sales roles, with a focus on cleared positions and senior stakeholders.

This contract role offers hands-on sourcing in a fast-paced environment, remote collaboration with a dispersed team, and clear

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience with high-volume agency or corporate recruiting.
• Experience sourcing for cleared government roles.
• Proficient with ATS and LinkedIn Recruiter.

Responsibilities

• Manage 20–30 open roles concurrently, ensuring progress across searches.
• End-to-end recruitment from intake to onsite interviews and offers.
• Source for solutions architects (L5–L7) and field sales (L4–L7) with security clearances.
• Coordinate assessments and communicate role expectations and timelines.
• Collaborate with a recruiting lead on onsite interviews and offers.

Skills

High-volume recruiting

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS experience

Sourcing platforms

Candidate screening

Communication with leaders

Global team collaboration

Clearance recruiting

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Hire ATS

AI recruiting tools

Clearance platforms

Job description

Job Title: Recruiter I

Job Description

The Recruiter I (GTM Sourcer VA) role focuses on high-volume recruiting for global sales and worldwide public sector teams, primarily supporting solutions architects and field sales professionals. You will manage a substantial requisition load, driving the full recruitment lifecycle from intake through candidate screening and assessments, and partnering closely with a recruiting lead for onsite interview and offer stages. This position requires strong sourcing expertise for highly cleared roles, excellent communication skills with senior leaders in government and corporate environments, and the ability to work independently within a globally dispersed team.

The Recruiter I (GTM Sourcer VA) role focuses on high-volume recruiting for global sales and worldwide public sector teams, primarily supporting solutions architects and field sales professionals. You will manage a substantial requisition load, driving the full recruitment lifecycle from intake through candidate screening and assessments, and partnering closely with a recruiting lead for onsite interview and offer stages. This position requires strong sourcing expertise for highly cleared roles, excellent communication skills with senior leaders in government and corporate environments, and the ability to work independently within a globally dispersed team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume requisition load of approximately 20–30 open roles at any given time, ensuring timely progress across all searches.
• Own the end-to-end recruitment process from initial intake with hiring managers through candidate screening, assessments, and progression to onsite interviews.
• Source and engage top talent for solutions architect roles (L5–L7) and field sales roles (L4–L7), with a significant portion of positions requiring security clearances.
• Leverage LinkedIn Recruiter, Hire ATS, and clearance-focused platforms as primary sourcing tools, minimizing reliance on traditional job boards.
• Use modern applicant tracking systems and in-house tools to manage all candidate engagement, maintain accurate records, and track progress from sourcing through hire.
• Conduct thorough intake meetings with hiring managers to understand role requirements, team needs, and success profiles for each requisition.
• Screen candidates for technical fit, sales acumen, and suitability for working in cleared and government-related environments.
• Coordinate and administer applicable assessments, ensuring candidates have a clear understanding of expectations and timelines.
• Provide candidates with clear, accurate, and comprehensive information about roles, compensation ranges, and hiring processes, particularly for senior and government-level stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with a recruiting lead, who will take over at the onsite and offer stages, while ensuring smooth handoffs and consistent candidate experience.
• Communicate professionally and confidently with senior leaders, including L7–L10 stakeholders, in both government and corporate settings.
• Work independently within a globally dispersed recruiting team, maintaining strong virtual collaboration and proactive communication.
• Handle corporate-level candidates and business partners with a customer-obsessed mindset, earning trust through reliability, transparency, and follow-through.
• Demonstrate bias for action and the ability to move searches forward despite roadblocks, focusing on delivering results in a fast-paced environment.
• Apply leadership principles such as earning trust, customer obsession, bias for action, and learning and being curious in daily recruiting activities.

Essential Skills

• 1.5–2+ years of recent recruiting experience, preferably in agency or corporate environments, with a focus on high-volume hiring.
• Proven experience heavily using modern applicant tracking systems and AI-driven recruiting tools for sourcing and candidate management.
• Advanced proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter as a primary sourcing and engagement platform.
• Demonstrated ability to use an ATS for all candidate engagement, tracking candidate information from sourcing through offer and hire.
• Experience sourcing and recruiting for corporate-level roles, including sales and solutions architect positions.
• Ability to work independently and effectively with a globally dispersed team, maintaining strong virtual collaboration.
• Track record of handling high-volume requisition loads while maintaining quality and timeliness.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact confidently with senior leaders, including L7–L10 stakeholders.
• Experience working with candidates and stakeholders in cleared and government-related environments.
• Customer-obsessed approach to recruiting, focused on providing an excellent candidate and stakeholder experience.
• Demonstrated bias for action, consistently moving processes forward and overcoming obstacles to deliver results.
• Ability to earn trust quickly with hiring managers and business partners through transparency, reliability, and follow-through.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn, adapt to new tools and processes, and continuously improve recruiting practices.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred as an indicator of long-term commitment and professional development.
• Background in agency recruiting is highly beneficial, particularly for high-volume and fast-paced hiring environments.
• Experience supporting global sales and public sector teams, including solutions architects and field sellers.
• Familiarity with clearance-focused sourcing platforms and recruiting for roles that require security clearances.
• Comfort working with senior government and corporate stakeholders, providing clear and concise information about roles and processes.
• Ability to navigate complex hiring scenarios without allowing roadblocks to prevent delivery of results.
• Experience partnering with recruiting leads or senior recruiters to coordinate onsite interviews and offer processes.

Work Environment

This is a standard office-hours role, typically operating on a 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. schedule, with no travel or overtime expected. You will work within a globally dispersed recruiting team, collaborating virtually with colleagues and business partners across different regions. The environment is fast-paced and high-volume, with a strong emphasis on using modern recruiting technologies, including LinkedIn Recruiter, Hire ATS, AI-driven tools, and in-house systems for tracking candidate information. Communication is primarily business-focused, with frequent interaction with senior leaders in both corporate and government-related settings. Professional attire is expected when engaging with stakeholders and candidates, particularly in senior and cleared environments, reflecting the formal nature of the roles being supported.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Arlington, VA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $38.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Arlington,VA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.