Senior Cleared Defense Recruiter

NSS; Nellis Air Force Base Census-Designated Place (NV); Remote; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

NSS is seeking a recruiter to support our government portfolio at Nellis AFB. The role emphasizes sourcing cleared talent (Secret, TS/SCI and above) and managing the full cycle across multiple contracts.

Local Nevada candidates are preferred but remote work is available with a strong network at Nellis as a bonus. Applicants should have proven success filling technical roles for DoD and federal programs, plus experience with diverse sourcing tools and ATS platforms (SAP SuccessFactors, Workday,

Qualifications

• Experience sourcing cleared talent (Secret, TS/SCI and above) for government programs.
• Strong understanding of clearance processes and government contracting.
• Proven ability to recruit for DoD/federal IT, cybersecurity, engineering roles.

Responsibilities

• Source and recruit cleared talent for DoD and federal programs.
• Maintain ATS compliance across SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, and Taleo.
• Provide regular recruiting metrics, pipeline updates, and market insights.

Skills

Cleared talent recruitment

ATS knowledge

DoD/federal hiring

Proactive sourcing

Stakeholder relationships

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

Workday

Taleo

Job description

Large government contractor looking for:

• Proven experience sourcing and recruiting cleared talent (Secret, TS/SCI, and above), with strong knowledge of clearance processes.
• Major plus if candidate has veteran recruitment experience and understanding of fighter pilot qualifications, as this role supports our portfolio at Nellis AFB.
• Local candidates are highly desired but not required. Role will be remote but someone with network at Nellis is a HUGE bonus. (Nevada)
• Demonstrated success filling technical roles for DoD and federal programs (IT, cybersecurity, engineering, systems development, etc.).
• Skilled in proactive sourcing using diverse tools and methods.
• Experience maintaining compliance within ATS platforms (SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, Taleo, etc.).
• Strong relationship‑building skills with hiring managers, program leaders, and internal customers.
• Able to support fast‑paced, high‑volume hiring across multiple contracts.
• Ability to assess technical qualifications and communicate requirements clearly.
• Understanding of government contracting, labor categories, customer requirements, and staffing timelines.
• Strong communication, organization, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Ability to provide regular recruiting metrics, pipeline updates, and market insights.