Senior Technical Recruiter

ManTech; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH seeks a motivated Senior Technical Recruiter to join our team in Herndon, VA. You will lead full lifecycle recruiting for high-level technical positions, partnering with hiring managers and senior leadership to develop strategic sourcing plans and build elite teams across cybersecurity, engineering, and IT.

This onsite role requires 1-2 days per week in the office and a US Citizenship with the ability to obtain or maintain clearance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full lifecycle, government contracting recruiting
• Proven track record filling complex technical roles in Cybersecurity, Engineering, and IT
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional Talent Acquisition teams
• Data-driven insights on staffing strategies and market trends to influence hiring outcomes
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle recruitment for high-level technical positions.
• Partner with hiring managers and senior leadership to develop and execute sourcing plans.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to write compelling job descriptions and screening questions.
• Screen, interview, and evaluate candidates; extend offers with Hiring Managers.
• Ensure recruitment activities comply with ethics, legal and HR policies.

Skills

Full lifecycle recruiting

Stakeholder management

Sourcing strategies

Interviewing

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

Workday

Avature

ATS/CRM tools

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Technical Recruiter to join our team in Herndon VA. You will leverage your extensive recruiting expertise and leadership skills to support Intel and Defense efforts, ensuring the mission is staffed with top-tier technical professionals across a variety of complex programs.

This position requires onsite support 1-2 days a week.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Managing the full lifecycle recruitment process for high-level technical positions while partnering with hiring managers and senior leadership to develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for niche talent.
• Acting as a trusted advisor to offer recommendations, guidance, and direction for strategic hiring, market intelligence, hiring mechanics, and hiring compliance.
• Collaborating and consulting with hiring managers to understand and help write detailed and compelling job descriptions, determine effective screening questions, and post requisitions.
• Screening, interviewing, and evaluating external and internal candidates for job openings who meet the position requirements and negotiates and extends offers on behalf of MANTECH with Hiring Managers to act as a business partner within the division/sector. Participates in recruitment branding initiatives and representing MANTECH at industry events and career fairs.
• Ensuring all phases of the recruiting process are conducted in accordance with MANTECH’s Ethics, Legal and Human Resources policies.
• Utilizes technology including Workday and Avature to keep accurate and compliant records.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED with 5+ years of full life cycle, government contracting experience in technical recruiting
• Proven track record of successfully filling complex technical roles in Cybersecurity, Engineering, and Information Technology.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional Talent Acquisition organizations, leveraging enterprise resources to execute and scale complex staffing strategies
• Experience consulting Executives, Hiring Managers, and key stakeholders with data-driven insights on staffing strategies and market trends to influence recruiting outcomes.
• Self-starter with excellent communication skills, dedicated to maintaining organization to drive efficiently.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience working in resource management that oversees personnel allocation, project staffing and talent operations.
• Advanced certification in recruitment or human resources (e.g., AIRS, SHRM-CP).
• Experience supporting recruitment efforts for the Intel and or Department of Defense environments.
• Experience using advanced Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and CRM tools for talent engagement.
• Deep understanding of government contracting regulations and compliance requirements

Clearance Requirements:

• US Citizenship

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations.
• Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations

MANTECH International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at [e-mail] and provide your name and contact information.