Senior Technical Recruiter - 1099 Position

Solidus Technical Solutions; Lunenburg (MA); Remote; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Solidus Technical Solutions is seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter who can source cleared talent for defense engineering roles in a fully remote setup. The role emphasizes building strong candidate pipelines and engaging top engineers nationwide.

You will craft job descriptions, reach out to candidates, screen applicants, conduct interviews, and negotiate offers while maintaining compliance and diversity in hiring practices.

Qualifications

• US Citizen with ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Bachelor or Associate Degree in Business, IT, or related fields, or comparable military experience.
• 3–5 years in a defense industry recruiting role.
• Experience using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

Responsibilities

• Write job descriptions and engaging emails to candidates.
• Source and screen potential candidates for defense related engineering positions.
• Conduct prospective interviews via phone/video to qualify candidates.
• Negotiate salaries and assist with the offer creation process.
• Build relationships with top candidates to create a pipeline for future hiring needs.

Skills

US Citizenship

Clearance eligibility

ATS experience

Sourcing talent

Candidate interviews

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor or Associate Degree

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Dice

Clearance Jobs

Job description

• Senior Technical Recruiter - 1099 Position

Job ID#:5399

Category:Administrative

Job Description

We are looking to establish a working partnership with a Senior Technical Recruiter who is experienced at finding cleared talent within the competitive defense industry. This is a 1099 position. The right candidate will possess an strong understanding of finding cleared talent for technical and scientific roles, modern sourcing strategies, fostering strong relationships, and valuing the importance of diversity in hiring practices.

This role is fully remote. Candidate must have extensive experience sourcing cleared talent

Clearance Requirements:

• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Day in the Life:

• Write job descriptions, engaging emails to candidates, and other correspondence as needed.
• Update resumes to meet client specific requirements.
• Source and screen potential candidates for defense related engineering positions using industry-leading recruiting tools.
• Must be confident in seeking talent for hard-to-source positions.
• Conduct prospective interviews via phone/video to qualify candidates for open positions.
• Negotiate salaries and support the offer creation process.
• Build relationships with top candidates to create a pipeline of qualified resources for future hiring needs.

Key Qualifications & Skills:

• US Citizen and working from within the US
• Bachelor or Associate Degree in Business Management, Marketing, Business Communications, or Information Technology, or comparable military experience.
• An understanding of technology, including the ability to digest, understand, and discuss technical skill set requirements.
• 3-5 years of experience in a Recruiter role specific to the defense industry.
• Experience using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Excellent organizational, oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills with a strong phone presence.
• Ability to troubleshoot, solve problems, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• An energetic self-starter with the capacity to work independently and to self-motivate.
• Ability to adapt and learn new desktop applications rapidly.
• MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

Preferred:

• Familiarity with social media platforms and virtual job fair strategies for recruitment.
• Experience sourcing and screening top engineers using industry-leading recruiting tools and social media platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Clearance Jobs, Dice, etc.

The wage for this position will be between $40-$50 per hour, commensurate with experience.

What we will bring:

Solidus offers you an exciting opportunity to tackle the nation's greatest challenges applying innovation and expertise to produce cutting-edge results that have a long-lasting impact.

Solidus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities regarding all terms and conditions of employment to all employees and qualified applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The Company will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

Please Note: Solidus does not accept applications from agencies, 3rd party vendors, or applications with incomplete information