Technical Recruiter — DoD & Government Programs

O W T Global Llc; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Job summary

OWT Global is seeking a Technical Recruiter to support a growing portfolio of DoD and federal programs. You will manage full-cycle recruiting across engineering, operations, and field support, delivering highly qualified, cleared personnel.

The role requires urgency, precision, and strong understanding of government contracting. You will build pipelines aligned with evolving contract needs and participate in career fairs and targeted recruiting initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of full-cycle recruiting experience in government contracting, aerospace, or technical environments.
• Proven success sourcing and placing engineering, technical, and operational professionals.
• Strong understanding of defense industry requirements, security clearances, and ITAR regulations.
• Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter and applicant tracking systems (e.g., ADP).
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute full-cycle recruiting across technical roles, including aerospace, mechanical, electrical, software, I&T, and field support personnel.
• Develop and maintain proactive talent pipelines aligned with programs and anticipated contract awards.
• Partner with Program Managers, Directors, and Hiring Managers to define requirements and ensure mission alignment.
• Source and engage candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, clearance platforms, referrals, and defense networks.
• Screen candidates for technical qualifications, security clearance eligibility, deployability, and cultural fit.
• Support rapid staffing needs tied to contract transitions, deployments, and surge requirements.
• Ensure compliance with ITAR, security clearance standards, and federal regulations.
• Represent OWT Global at career fairs and industry events.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Security clearance knowledge

LinkedIn Recruiter

ITAR regulations

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Engineering

Tools

ADP/ATS

Job description

OWT Global is seeking a Technical Recruiter to support a growing portfolio of DoD and federal programs. You will manage full-cycle recruiting across engineering, operations, and field support, delivering highly qualified, cleared personnel.

The role requires urgency, precision, and strong understanding of government contracting. You will build pipelines aligned with evolving contract needs and participate in career fairs and targeted recruiting initiatives.