Sr. Technical Recruiter

The Newberry Group; Saint Charles (MO); Remote; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Remote work option within the U.S.

Job summary

The Newberry Group seeks an experienced Senior Technical Recruiter to lead full-cycle recruiting for highly specialized technical and professional positions supporting federal government programs. Remote within the U.S.

with limited travel as needed, collaborating with executives and hiring managers to drive growth and contract staffing. Ideal candidates bring 5–7 years of technical recruiting experience for cleared roles, strong candidate sourcing, and familiarity with ATS tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 5–7 years of technical recruiting experience for candidates with Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI clearances.
• Experience recruiting for government contractors, defense contractors, or federal agencies.
• Proactively identify, source, and engage passive candidates through multiple sourcing channels.
• Proven success recruiting highly specialized technical professionals in cleared positions.
• Knowledge of federal contracting environments, labor categories, and contract staffing requirements.
• Experience supporting employee onboarding processes.
• Proficiency with recruiting tools, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), LinkedIn Recruiter, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from sourcing and screening through offer negotiation and onboarding coordination.
• Recruit for a variety of technical and professional IT positions, including cybersecurity, security compliance, engineering, AI, cloud, and program management.
• Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies to identify and engage active and passive candidates.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce requirements and develop effective recruiting plans.
• Conduct candidate assessments to evaluate technical qualifications and alignment with role requirements.
• Coordinate interviews, candidate communications, and hiring activities throughout the process.
• Track and report recruiting metrics, hiring activity, and pipeline status.
• Maintain accurate candidate and requisition information within the ATS.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Attend industry conferences and events to build pipelines and employer brand.
• Stay informed on industry trends and recruiting best practices.

Skills

Security clearances

Government recruiting

Passive candidate sourcing

ATS familiarity

Federal contracting

LinkedIn Recruiter

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

JazzHR

ATS systems

Job description

Position Summary

Newberry Group seeks an experienced, results-driven Senior Technical Recruiter to lead full-cycle recruiting efforts for highly specialized technical and professional positions supporting federal government customers and programs.

Reporting to the Senior Director of People, Culture & Performance, this position will partner closely with the Senior Vice President of Public Sector, hiring managers, and business leaders across the organization to support strategic growth initiatives and contract staffing requirements.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of identifying, engaging, and helping hire top talent in competitive markets, including passive candidates and professionals with specialized technical expertise. This individual will serve as a trusted business partner, developing recruiting strategies, building talent pipelines, and ensuring the successful staffing of critical positions that support organizational growth and contract performance.

Location

Fully Remote/Telecommute role within the U.S. - must be a U.S. citizen
Willingness to do some limited traveling to attend hiring events

Why Join Newberry Group?

As a key member of our Recruiting team, you will play a critical role in helping Newberry Group attract exceptional talent supporting mission-critical federal programs. You will have the opportunity to partner directly with executive leadership, influence hiring strategy, and contribute to the continued growth of a respected and evolving government contracting organization. Additionally, you will be joining a team where you can experience the excitement, camaraderie, and benefits of working for an Employee Owned Company.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from sourcing and screening through offer negotiation and onboarding coordination.
• Recruit for a variety of technical and professional positions, including various Information Technology positions such as, cybersecurity, security compliance, engineering, AI, cloud, program management, and other specialized roles.
• Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies to identify and engage active and passive candidates.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce requirements and develop effective recruiting plans.
• Conduct candidate assessments to evaluate technical qualifications, experience, and alignment with position requirements, customer expectations, and organizational values.
• Coordinate interviews, candidate communications, and hiring activities throughout the recruitment process.
• Track and report recruiting metrics, hiring activity, and pipeline status.
• Maintain accurate candidate and requisition information within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Attend industry conferences, trade shows, career fairs, and hiring events to build candidate pipelines and enhance employer brand visibility.
• Stay informed on industry trends, labor market conditions, and recruiting best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of technical recruiting experience recruiting candidates with Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI security clearances.
• Experience recruiting for government contractors, defense contractors, or federal agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively identify, source, and engage passive candidates through multiple sourcing channels and networking strategies.
• Proven success recruiting highly specialized technical professionals in highly competitive or hard-to-fill cleared positions.
• Knowledge of federal contracting environments, labor categories, and contract staffing requirements.
• Knowledge of workforce planning and talent pipeline development strategies.
• Experience supporting proposal staffing and capture efforts.
• Knowledgeable in using ATS systems and ability to quickly learn various systems (Familiarity with JazzHR desirable)
• Experience supporting employee onboarding processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organization, planning, and project coordination skills.
• Proficiency with recruiting tools, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), LinkedIn Recruiter, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong relationship-building, consulting, and stakeholder management skills.

What Success Looks Like

The successful candidate will:

• Consistently fill critical and hard-to-fill technical positions.
• Develop strong partnerships with hiring managers and business leaders.
• Build sustainable talent pipelines to support current and future growth.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience.
• Contribute to Newberry Group's ability to successfully staff and support federal contracts.

Compensation

• Base Salary: $90,000 to $95,000 annually
• Variable Incentive Compensation: Eligible for a variable incentive compensation plan tied to recruiting outcomes, critical position fills, hiring success, pipeline development, and company staffing objectives.

About Us

Established in 1996, Newberry Group is an industry leader in providing highly-skilled, mission‑aligned talent that integrates seamlessly into client environments while enhancing delivery and operational performance. What sets Newberry Group apart is their commitment to being a true extension of the teams they support - diving deep to understand goals, streamline processes, and drive impactful results.

Benefits and Perks

In addition to competitive wages, Newberry Group offers an outstanding benefit package. This includes medical coverage with three plan options, dental and vision coverage, personal time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, telecommuting if available, retirement savings accounts (Pre-Tax and Roth), flexible and dependent care savings accounts, life insurance, long and short-term disability coverage, tuition and training reimbursement, employee assistance program, and more.

The Newberry Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – EEO/AA/Disability/Veterans.