Senior Technical Recruiter

BlackSky; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical + dental + vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase program

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave

Professional development

Job summary

BlackSky in Seattle, WA, seeks a Senior Technical Recruiter to drive full lifecycle recruitment for software, AI/ML and engineering roles. You will partner with hiring managers, manage candidate pipelines, schedule interviews and ensure compliant, competitive offers.

The role emphasizes sourcing passive candidates, strong communication, and coordinating across a growing technical team. Remote-capable and office-adjacent in WA.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of full life cycle recruiting experience focusing on technical roles.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Experience recruiting for government contractor and aerospace industries.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Hiring Managers and Recruiting leadership to identify solutions to recruiting challenges throughout the recruiting cycle.
• Manage online tracking of applicants, review resumes, determine qualifying candidates and coordinate the interview process.
• Schedule phone, video conference, and other interviews; work directly with candidates, recruiters and hiring managers across BlackSky.
• Work closely with Hiring Managers to understand and post requisitions reflecting duties, responsibilities, experience, and security classifications.
• Compensation benchmarking and guidance on equitable offers.
• Source top-level talent using tools like LinkedIn and Zip Recruiter.
• Communicate with hiring managers regarding hiring needs and recruitment status.
• Maintain recruitment records.
• Be a strong advocate and representative of BlackSky with candidates and employees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Full lifecycle recruiting

Technical recruiting

Sourcing passive candidates

Interview coordination

Compliance knowledge

ATS (Greenhouse)

Negotiation

Candidate relationship mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Greenhouse ATS

LinkedIn sourcing

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

Senior Technical Recruiter

About Us:

BlackSky is a real-time intelligence company. We own and operate the world’s most advanced space-based intelligence platform and provide customers satellite imagery, automated analytics and high-frequency monitoring of strategic locations, economic assets and events from around the globe. BlackSky is trusted by the most demanding allied military and intelligence organizations and commercial companies to deliver foresight into critical matters that affect national security and the economy. BlackSky’s data enables governments and businesses to see, understand and anticipate change as it happens, giving them the ultimate strategic advantage so they can act quickly. Our global team works with cutting-edge technology to make a difference around the world and prides itself on being people-first, customer-focused and fun.

BlackSky is looking for an experienced Technical Recruiter to join our People team! We are looking for a recruiter with full life cycle experience recruiting for technical positions. This person should have a strong sourcing background in seeking, engaging, and bringing in passive candidates as well as overseeing the interview process, and closing candidates with a strong understanding of compliance supporting a government contractor. A successful candidate will have excellent organizational skills and is expected to leverage effective communication and interpersonal skills to partner successfully with the other recruiters, hiring managers, interviewers and incoming candidates. You will need the ability to exercise sound judgment and be able to communicate with an air of calm in all aspects of scheduling and coordinating.

This position will report to the Sr Manager, People & Culture and while being located near one of our offices would be great, we are open to strong candidates in certain states in a remote capacity.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with Hiring Managers and Recruiting leadership to identify solutions to recruiting challenges throughout the recruiting cycle.
• Manage online tracking of applicants, review resumes, determine qualifying candidates and coordinate the interview process.
• Schedule phone, video conference, and other interviews; work directly with candidates, recruiters and hiring managers across BlackSky.
• Work closely with Hiring Managers to understand and post requisitions which accurately reflect duties, responsibilities, experience, education, certifications and security classifications required for the jobs.
• Compensation benchmarking and review to research and provide guidance on equitable offers.
• Source top-level talent using methods using various recruiting tools (LinkedIn, Zip Recruiter, etc.).
• Communicate with hiring managers regarding hiring needs and the status of recruitment efforts.
• Maintain recruitment records.
• Be a strong advocate and representative of BlackSky, engaging positively with candidates and employees.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience of full life cycle recruiting, either corporate or agency, with a heavy focus on technical roles to include: software development, AI/ML engineers, technical program managers, and other engineering focuses.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• At least two years' of previous recruiting experience in the aerospace industry.
• Previous experience using an ATS (we use Greenhouse!).
• Strong background sourcing candidates, internet searching, compensation negotiation, scheduling interviews and networking via social media (LinkedIn.)
• Previous experience using compensation benchmarking tools and mapping out compensation recommendations for positions and offers.
• Understanding of recruiting compliance and reporting.
• Previous experience recruiting for a government contractor.
• Excellent communication and organization skills as well as demonstrated multi-tasking capabilities and work ethic.
• Experience multi-tasking in a fast paced, dynamic work environment.
• Experience managing calendars using Outlook.
• Previous experience recruiting for non-exempt positions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the space/satellite industry.
• Experience recruiting cleared candidates.
• SHRM-CP or other HR certification.

Life at BlackSky for full-time benefits eligible employees includes

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&D, voluntary life and AD&D insurance
  • BlackSky pays 100% of employee-only premiums for medical, dental and vision and contributes $100/month for out-of-pocket expenses!
• 15 days of PTO, 11 Company holidays, four Floating Holidays (pro-rated based on hire date), one day of paid volunteerism leave per year, parental leave and more
• 401(k) pre-tax and Roth deferral options with employer match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs
• Employer matching donations
• Professional development
• Mac or PC? Your choice!
• Awesome swag

The anticipated salary range for candidates in Washington is $100,000-$120,000 per year. The final compensation package offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on specific background and education. BlackSky is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect salary ranges in other states or locations outside of Seattle, WA.

BlackSky is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. #LI-Remote

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