Technical Recruiter

Jobtailor; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned recruiter to lead full lifecycle hiring for highly technical roles within Government Contracting in the McLean, VA area. You will source, screen, and negotiate offers for cleared and uncleared positions, building strong pipelines and partnering closely with hiring managers.

The ideal candidate brings 6+ years of technical recruiting within DoD/IC or Federal Government settings, plus excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills.

Qualifications

• Full lifecycle recruiting for highly technical positions.
• Experience recruiting for DoD/IC or Federal Government customers.
• Active clearance experience preferred (TS/SSBI/FS Polygraph).
• Strong sourcing across software, cloud, security, DevOps, emerging tech.
• Proficient with ATS and sourcing platforms (LinkedIn Recruiter, SeekOut, HireEZ).
• Excellent communication, organization, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage lifecycle recruiting from sourcing to offer and onboarding.
• Recruit for technical roles supporting Government Contracting programs.
• Source passive and active candidates using Boolean searches.
• Leverage LinkedIn Recruiter, SeekOut, HireEZ, ClearanceJobs, Indeed, and ATS.
• Build talent pipelines for hard-to-fill roles.
• Partner with hiring managers to define requirements and market insights.
• Develop candidate presentations and advocate for candidates.

Skills

Full lifecycle recruiting

Gov contracting

Sourcing techniques

Compensation negotiation

Relationship building

Clearance recruiting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

SeekOut

HireEZ

ClearanceJobs

Indeed

Paycom ATS

Job description

• Manage the full lifecycle recruiting process from sourcing through offer negotiation and onboarding.
• Recruit for highly technical positions supporting Government Contracting programs, including cleared and uncleared opportunities.
• Source passive and active candidates using advanced Boolean search techniques across multiple platforms.
• Utilize recruiting resources including LinkedIn Recruiter, SeekOut, HireEZ, ClearanceJobs, Indeed, Paycom ATS, employee referrals, networking, and social media.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for difficult-to-fill technical positions.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand technical requirements and provide market insights.
• Develop compelling candidate presentations and advocate for candidates throughout the hiring process.
• Effectively negotiate compensation packages and establish salary expectations early in the recruiting process.
• Maintain relationships with candidates throughout the interview, offer, onboarding, and clearance crossover processes.
• Execute recruiting marketing campaigns through phone, email, text messaging, and social media outreach.
• Track recruiting metrics and continuously evaluate sourcing effectiveness and recruiting strategies.
• Meet established recruiting KPIs while maintaining an exceptional candidate experience.
• Exercise sound judgment when handling confidential information and sensitive recruiting matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 6+ years of full lifecycle technical recruiting experience within the Government Contracting industry.
• Extensive experience recruiting for Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), or Federal Government customers.
• Demonstrated success recruiting candidates with active Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI, and Full Scope Polygraph clearances.
• Experience recruiting for highly technical positions across software engineering, cloud, infrastructure, cybersecurity, DevOps, and emerging technologies.
• Strong Boolean search expertise and advanced sourcing capabilities.
• Experience utilizing Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and modern sourcing platforms including LinkedIn Recruiter, SeekOut, HireEZ, ClearanceJobs, Indeed, and related recruiting technologies.
• Excellent communication, organization, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• An active LinkedIn profile with an established Government Contracting network is strongly preferred.
• Active Top Secret clearance or higher is preferred but not required.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in full lifecycle technical recruiting within the Government Contracting industry, with a focus on sourcing candidates for highly technical positions and managing relationships throughout the hiring process. Proficient in utilizing advanced sourcing techniques and recruiting technologies to meet established KPIs while ensuring an exceptional candidate experience.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Full Lifecycle Technical Recruiting
• Government Contracting Experience
• Boolean Search Expertise
• Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
• Technical Position Recruitment

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Technical Recruiting
• Sourcing Techniques
• Candidate Negotiation
• Recruiting Metrics Tracking
• Compensation Package Negotiation
• Talent Pipeline Management
• Clearance Recruitment
• Emerging Technologies Recruitment
• Software Engineering Recruitment
• Cybersecurity Recruitment

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication
• Organization Skills
• Relationship Building
• Negotiation Skills
• Judgment in Confidential Matters

Certifications & Qualifications

• Active Top Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

• Department of Defense (DoD)
• Intelligence Community (IC)
• Federal Government
• Technical Positions
• Government Contracting

Tools & Technologies

• LinkedIn Recruiter
• SeekOut
• HireEZ
• ClearanceJobs
• Indeed
• Paycom ATS