Technical Recruiter

Seneca Resources; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Seneca Resources in Reston, VA is seeking an experienced Federal Technical Recruiter to lead full-cycle recruiting for large enterprise IT and engineering roles. You will partner with hiring managers, develop strong talent pipelines, and utilize advanced sourcing techniques to identify passive candidates while ensuring a superior candidate experience and timely feedback.

This high-volume, metrics-driven role targets federal accounts with ambitious hiring goals.

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of federal technical recruiting experience.
• Experience with high-volume enterprise recruiting.
• Strong IT, engineering terminology understanding.
• Experience with ATS/CRM tools: Bullhorn, JobDiva, Salesforce.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for large enterprise accounts.
• Partner with hiring managers to tailor recruiting strategies.
• Utilize advanced sourcing techniques to identify passive candidates.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of technical professionals.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience with timely feedback.
• Track recruiting metrics to optimize hiring processes.
• Stay updated on industry trends and talent markets.

Skills

Federal recruiting

Candidate sourcing

Relationship building

Negotiation

Metrics-driven

Tools

Bullhorn

JobDiva

Salesforce

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Federal Technical Recruiter with a proven track record in high-volume, enterprise-level recruiting. The ideal candidate will have expertise in full-cycle recruiting for large strategic accounts, with a focus on IT, engineering, and other technical roles. You will collaborate with hiring managers, develop talent pipelines, and ensure a seamless candidate experience while meeting demanding hiring goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for large enterprise clients, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and placing top technical talent.
• Partner with Business Development Managers and hiring managers to understand hiring needs and develop tailored recruiting strategies.
• Utilize advanced sourcing techniques (Boolean searches, LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, etc.) to identify passive candidates.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified technical professionals (e.g., software engineers, cloud architects, cybersecurity experts, DevOps, etc.).
• Ensure a positive candidate experience through clear communication and timely feedback.
• Track and report on recruiting metrics (time-to-fill, candidate conversion rates, etc.) to optimize hiring processes.
• Stay updated on industry trends, competitive talent markets, and emerging technologies.

Qualifications:

• 1-3+ years of federal technical recruiting experience, preferable in a staffing agency or corporate recruiting environment.
• Proven success recruiting for large enterprise accounts with high-volume hiring demands.
• Strong understanding of IT roles, technologies, and industry terminology.
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and CRM tools (e.g., Bullhorn, JobDiva, Salesforce).
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience supporting Fortune 500 or global enterprise clients.
• Knowledge of employer branding and diversity recruiting strategies.

About Seneca Resources:

At Seneca Resources, we are more than just a staffing and consulting firm, we are a trusted career partner. With offices across the U.S. and clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government organizations, we provide opportunities that help professionals grow their careers while making an impact.

When you work with Seneca, you’re choosing a company that invests in your success, celebrates your achievements, and connects you to meaningful work with leading organizations nationwide. We take the time to understand your goals and match you with roles that align with your skills and career path. Our consultants and contractors enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and the support of a dedicated team who will advocate for you every step of the way.

Seneca Resources is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.