Strategic Intelligence Recruiter — Cleared Talent Partner

Mc3 Partners; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Mc3 Partners is seeking a Senior Intelligence Recruiter to lead full lifecycle recruiting for cleared and technical roles supporting the Intelligence Community and DoD. You will own requisitions end-to-end, partner with program managers, and build durable pipelines across the cleared community.

You will source, screen, and present qualified candidates for roles with security clearances, coordinate with hiring leaders, and guide candidates through interviews and offers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full lifecycle recruiting experience for cleared/IC placements.
• Experience with federal contracting structures, labor categories, and security clearance processes.
• Proficient in sourcing passive candidates through multiple channels including ATS, LinkedIn, referrals, and job boards.
• Strong client-facing communication and ability to advise hiring managers confidently.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full portfolio of cleared and technical requisitions across programs from intake to close.
• Source, screen, and present qualified candidates for roles requiring security clearances (Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI).
• Partner with program managers, capture teams, and hiring managers to define position requirements and candidate profiles.
• Build and maintain long-term talent pipelines within the cleared community, including passive candidates.
• Guide candidates through interview and offer process, including compensation negotiation and offer management.
• Track and report requisition status, time-to-fill, submission ratios and other recruiting metrics.
• Maintain compliance with OFCCP guidelines and client recruiting protocols.
• Represent the organization at industry events, career fairs, and clearance community functions.
• Mentor junior recruiters and contribute to sourcing strategy and process improvements.

Skills

Full lifecycle recruiting

Cleared IC recruiting

Sourcing passive candidates

Client facing communication

Negotiation skills

Tools

ATS

LinkedIn Recruiter

Recruiting tools

Job description

Mc3 Partners is seeking a Senior Intelligence Recruiter to lead full lifecycle recruiting for cleared and technical roles supporting the Intelligence Community and DoD. You will own requisitions end-to-end, partner with program managers, and build durable pipelines across the cleared community.

You will source, screen, and present qualified candidates for roles with security clearances, coordinate with hiring leaders, and guide candidates through interviews and offers.