Senior Recruiter

ECS

Fairfax (VA)

On-site

USD 93,000 - 113,000

Full time

38 hours ago
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Job summary

Everforth ECS in Fairfax, VA seeks a Senior Recruiter to lead full-cycle recruiting for technical and cleared roles across multiple programs supporting government contracts. You will partner with hiring managers, manage pipelines, coordinate onboarding with HR and Security, and ensure OFCCP/EEO compliance while building forward-looking talent pools.

Candidates should have 5+ years recruiting experience, TS clearance, and strong sourcing skills using ADP or Workday, with experience in defense

Qualifications

  • 5+ years recruiting experience, preferably supporting technical and cleared government contracts.
  • Strong sourcing skills including Boolean search, job boards, social media, networks, and local outreach.
  • Experience recruiting and pipeline-building for Top Secret-cleared candidates, with understanding of clearance processes, adjudication timelines, and candidate engagement strategies.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent requisitions under tight deadlines and shifting priorities.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
  • Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ADP preferred; Workday or Salesforce acceptable).

Responsibilities

  • Lead full-cycle recruiting for technical and cleared roles across multiple programs.
  • Develop and manage strong partnerships with hiring managers and program leadership, ensuring alignment on staffing priorities, labor categories, and qualification requirements.
  • Support capture and proposal efforts by building forward-looking pipelines and identifying key personnel aligned to solicitation requirements.
  • Maintain accurate and timely candidate data, requisition details, and vendor activity within the ADP Applicant Tracking System.
  • Coordinate pre-employment processing, onboarding logistics, and compliance actions with HR, Security, and Operations.
  • Track, analyze, and report recruiting metrics and trends, recommending process improvements where needed.
  • Ensure all recruiting activity adheres to OFCCP, EEO, and ECS policy requirements.

Skills

5+ years recruiting
Sourcing skills
TS clearance
Multi-requisition mgmt
Communication skills
ATS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ADP
Workday
Salesforce

Job description

Job Description

Everforth ECS is seeking a Senior Recruiter to work in our Fairfax, VA office. Everfoth ECS is seeking a Senior Recruiter who thrives in a mission-driven, fast-paced environment and brings deep experience supporting government programs, proposal recruiting, and sourcing Top Secret-cleared technical talent.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead full-cycle recruiting for technical and cleared roles across multiple programs.
  • Develop and manage strong partnerships with hiring managers and program leadership, ensuring alignment on staffing priorities, labor categories, and qualification requirements.
  • Support capture and proposal efforts by building forward-looking pipelines and identifying key personnel aligned to solicitation requirements.
  • Maintain accurate and timely candidate data, requisition details, and vendor activity within the ADP Applicant Tracking System.
  • Coordinate pre-employment processing, onboarding logistics, and compliance actions with HR, Security, and Operations.
  • Track, analyze, and report recruiting metrics and trends, recommending process improvements where needed.
  • Ensure all recruiting activity adheres to OFCCP, EEO, and ECS policy requirements.

Salary Range: $93,000 - $113,000

General Description Of Benefits
Required Skills
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
  • 5+ years of recruiting experience, preferably supporting technical and cleared government contracts.
  • Strong sourcing skills including Boolean search, job boards, social media, networks, and local outreach.
  • Experience recruiting and pipeline-building for Top Secret-cleared candidates, with understanding of clearance processes, adjudication timelines, and candidate engagement strategies.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent requisitions under tight deadlines and shifting priorities.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
  • Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ADP preferred; Workday or Salesforce acceptable).
Desired Skills
  • Experience supporting proposal recruiting, including rapid pipeline development, LOI coordination, and alignment with capture strategy.
  • Interest in creative sourcing methods and workforce development in high-demand technical domains.

ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.

Everforth ECS is the federal segment of Everforth, a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.

Our work powers mission-critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow.

We Value
  • Attracting and developing top talent and high-performing teams
  • Fostering a culture that is engaging, accountable, and mission-driven
Meet the challenge. Make a difference with Everforth ECS!
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