Recruiter Principal

Pae; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Mid-level Recruiter to support our Sustainment & Analytic Line. This mostly remote role joins a center of excellence of recruiters to deliver timely, diverse talent for federal contracting programs.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, strong communication, and the ability to manage 30–40 requisitions while navigating a fast-paced government-contracting environment. This role offers remote work with some travel when needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; experience in lieu of education considered
• Five+ years of full cycle recruiting experience
• Experience recruiting for SCA contracts is desirable
• Sourcing & recruiting experience within Federal Government contracting
• Excellent time management and prioritization
• Strong written and oral communication
• Self-starter who can work with minimal supervision
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Customer-focused and mission-driven

Responsibilities

• Manages full lifecycle recruitment for 30–40 requisitions
• Develops and executes sourcing strategies
• Builds relationships to ensure candidate pipeline
• Attends recruiting events and on-site captures
• Adapts to changing priorities while maintaining accountability
• Utilizes ATS, job boards, networking and social media
• Writes job descriptions and supports proposals as needed
• Tracks and reports recruiting activities
• Advises Hiring Managers on processes and best practices
• May train other Recruiters/Coordinators
• Occasional evenings/weekends travel during surge periods
• Maintains high standards of safety and quality in recruitment practices

Skills

Full lifecycle recruiting

Sourcing strategies

Candidate pipeline management

Client and stakeholder collaboration

Time management

Written and oral communication

Leadership/mentoring

Analytical thinking

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/related field

Tools

ATS

Social media recruiting

Job boards (cleared)

Job description

Amentum is currently seeking a Mid-level Recruiter to support our Sustainment & Analytic Line of Business. This position is primarily remote. This position would join an existing team of Recruiters who perform together as a center of excellence within the organization. This position is remote and operates with a high degree of autonomy as the Recruiter will be given the tools they need, and latitude required to produce results.

Essential Responsibilities

• Performs full lifecycle recruitment for a number of disciplines and customers; handles approximately 30 – 40 requisitions at a time.
• Develops and executes effective and efficient recruitment and sourcing strategies, identifies a qualified and diverse candidate pool from which a hiring decision can be made in an expedient and compliant manner.
• Sources, networks and actively builds relationships to ensure an adequate pipeline of candidates effectively meets hiring needs and supports new business initiatives.
• Attends recruiting events and performs incumbent captures on customer sites.
• Adapts to changing business priorities with a focus on accountability, communication, and customer service.
• Utilizes cleared job boards, networking, ATS, social media and other recruitment channels to find top talent for each requisition.
• Builds rapport with candidates and potential candidates though timely and honest communications.
• Manages and coordinates multiple recruitment activities simultaneously.
• May train other Recruiters or Coordinators on effective sourcing, closing, or other professional development topics geared towards Recruiters.
• Accurately tracks and reports on recruiting activities.
• Provides guidance to Hiring Managers on recruitment strategies, processes, procedures, and best practices.
• May be required to write job descriptions and support proposal efforts.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Some evenings, weekends, and travel may be required to support business requirements during surge periods (proposals and contract awards).

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field is required; Experience in lieu of education will be considered
• Sourcing & Recruiting experience within the Federal Government Contracting Community
• Five or more years of full cycle recruiting experience
• Experience recruiting for SCA contracts is desired
• Customer focused and mission driven
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Effective teammate, elevates others around themselves by teaching communicating and helping
• High level of emotional intelligence, an effective leader, and a desire to foster teamwork among peers
• Self-starter, ability to work with minimal supervision
• Outstanding analytical skills, creativity and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Other Responsibilities

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Compensation Details

US: $28.84

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax‑saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting

08/12/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.