Sourcing Recruiter

Yudrio Inc.; Leesburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruiting firm is seeking a Recruiter to join their team in Leesburg, VA. The successful candidate will build relationships with cleared technical candidates through proactive outreach and conversations. With 2+ years in sourcing or recruiting, the ideal applicant should be comfortable engaging both active and passive candidates. The role is hybrid, demanding high-quality initial interactions and collaboration with recruiters to ensure smooth handoffs and pipeline management.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in sourcing or recruiting, ideally with technical and/or cleared roles.
• Experience engaging candidates through phone calls and direct outreach.
• Familiarity with security clearance levels and cleared hiring environments.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and engage cleared technical candidates using various methods.
• Conduct phone conversations to learn about candidates' experience and clearance status.
• Track sourcing activity and engagement in the ATS.

Skills

Sourcing technical candidates

Strong communication skills

Listening skills

Building relationships

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Applicant Tracking Systems

Job description

Title: Recruiter

Place of Performance: Hybrid, Leesburg, VA twice per week

Employment Type: Full-time hourly, non-benefited

Overview

We are seeking a Sourcing Recruiter to support our recruiting team by proactively engaging technical professionals in cleared environments. This role focuses on building relationships with candidates through thoughtful outreach, conversations, and long‑term pipeline development—particularly with individuals who may not be actively seeking new opportunities.

The ideal candidate enjoys connecting with people, understands the importance of discretion and trust in cleared recruiting, and is comfortable introducing opportunities through direct conversations and personalized engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and engage cleared technical candidates using LinkedIn, networking, referrals, and direct outreach
• Initiate conversations with passive candidates to introduce opportunities and build long‑term relationships
• Conduct phone conversations to learn about candidate experience, interests, and clearance status
• Build and maintain pipelines for technical roles requiring active or recent security clearances
• Partner closely with recruiters and hiring managers to align sourcing efforts with active and upcoming needs
• Provide detailed candidate insights and smooth handoffs to the recruiting team
• Track sourcing activity, outreach, and candidate engagement in the ATS
• Represent the company professionally and respectfully in all candidate interactions, with attention to confidentiality

What Success Looks Like in This Role

• Consistent pipelines of engaged, qualified cleared technical candidates
• Positive candidate experiences built on transparency and trust
• Strong collaboration and communication with the recruiting team
• High‑quality initial conversations that support efficient downstream recruiting

Qualifications & Experience

• 2+ years of experience in sourcing or recruiting, ideally supporting technical and/or cleared roles
• Comfort engaging candidates through phone calls and direct outreach
• Familiarity with security clearance levels and cleared hiring environments
• Experience sourcing passive candidates and building relationships over time
• Strong communication, listening, and follow‑up skills
• Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and applicant tracking systems

Preferred Attributes

• Relationship‑driven and people‑focused
• Comfortable having unscripted, professional conversations
• Organized, proactive, and detail‑oriented
• Collaborative working style and appreciation for team‑based recruiting
• Interest in technical roles and learning new domains