Sr. Sourcing Recruiter

Eliassen Group; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Eliassen Group is seeking Director+ level tech sourcing recruiters for a hybrid role in McLean, VA (onsite 3 days/week) or Richmond, VA. You will shift from transactional resume screening to proactive talent intelligence, mapping competitive landscapes and building pipelines for AI and ML profiles.

Initial focus is sourcing across multiple tech families, with potential progression to full lifecycle recruiting.

Qualifications

• Strong sourcing experience using advanced Boolean search and research strategies beyond job boards.
• Experience building pipelines for leadership-level and specialized AI/ML roles.
• Ability to map competitive landscapes and engage passive talent.

Responsibilities

• Architect competitor talent maps and identify target companies.
• Pivot across technology families as priorities change.
• Source and engage passive candidates up to Director+ level.
• Support sourcing across AI and ML engineering and research talent.

Skills

Advanced Boolean search

Talent mapping

Executive-level sourcing

Passive candidate engagement

Sourcing strategy

Job description

Description

Hybrid *hybrid with physical attendance onsite 3 days per week (choice of days among Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) in either McLean, VA or Richmond, VA Our client seeks Director+ level tech sourcing recruiters who will shift from transactional resume screening to proactive talent intelligence. You will map competitive landscapes, engage passive leadership-caliber talent, and build pipelines for specialized and hard-to-fill roles, including AI and ML profiles. This role starts with a sourcing focus and may progress toward full lifecycle recruiting over time. Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance. Rate: $45.00 to $55.00/hr. w2

Responsibilities

• Architect competitive talent maps, identify target companies, and uncover talent pools beyond common platforms.
• Pivot across multiple technology job families and lines of business as priorities evolve.
• Engage and assess passive candidates up to Director+ level, with primary focus on Manager-level talent.
• Source and engage specialized AI and ML engineering and research talent.

Experience Requirements

• Strong sourcing experience using advanced Boolean and research strategies beyond job boards.
• Background supporting multiple core tech profiles with flexibility.
• Experience shifting capacity across different lines of business.
• Assessment capability for leadership-level candidates up to Director+.
• Proven talent mapping and expansive sourcing for niche skill sets.
• 4+ years of recruiting or sourcing experience, with willingness to focus on sourcing.