Technical Recruiter - Federal Programs

Society of Defense Financial Management; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Catch Talent in Charleston is seeking a Technical Recruiter to support hiring across technical and professional roles for federal government programs. This is a hands-on role focused on sourcing, screening, and placing cleared talent while collaborating with hiring managers.

You will build pipelines, navigate the full lifecycle from outreach to start date, and gain expertise in government contracting and cleared roles.

Qualifications

• Experience in recruiting, sourcing, talent acquisition, or a related relationship-driven field.
• Ability to identify and engage both active and passive candidates.
• Familiarity with LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, networking, and Boolean search techniques.
• Strong written and verbal communicationskills with the ability to build credibility with candidates and hiring managers.

Responsibilities

• Source and engage active and passive candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, networking, direct outreach, Boolean searches, and other sourcing strategies.
• Review resumes, conduct candidate screens, and evaluate qualifications against job requirements and clearance status.
• Manage candidates through full recruiting lifecycle from outreach to start date.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand position requirements and ideal candidate profiles.
• Build and maintain pipelines of qualified talent for current and future openings.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and pipeline data in the ATS.
• Learn technical roles, certifications, security clearances, and contract-specific requirements.
• Flag potential hiring challenges early, including compensation alignment and location constraints.
• Manage multiple openings and priorities while delivering a strong candidate experience.

Skills

Recruiting

Sourcing

Talent acquisition

LinkedIn recruiting

Boolean search

Communication skills

Organizational skills

ATS experience

Clearance knowledge

US work eligibility

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Applicant Tracking System

Job description

The Role

We are looking for a Technical Recruiter to support hiring across technical and professional roles serving federal government programs.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Our client is a growing federal contractor that provides technical and professional talent to support programs serving the federal government. As they continue to scale, they are adding a Technical Recruiter to their growing team. This is a chance to build real expertise in the federal and cleared talent space while playing a direct role in the company's continued growth.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS ROLE

• Work for a growing organization where you can continue to develop personally and professionally.
• Leverage your background in recruiting, sourcing, and relationship building in a new and growing market.
• Develop expertise recruiting technical talent supporting federal government programs.
• Do meaningful work where you can make an impact every day.
• Manage your candidates and recruiting pipeline from initial outreach through start date.
• Work in a highly collaborative environment with bright, motivated people who enjoy working together.
• Join an organization where initiative, curiosity, communication, and follow through are valued.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Source and engage active and passive candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, networking, direct outreach, Boolean searches, and other creative sourcing strategies.
• Review resumes, conduct candidate screens, and evaluate qualifications against technical job requirements, clearance status, and overall fit.
• Manage candidates through the full recruiting lifecycle, from outreach and screening through interview coordination, offer support, and start date.
• Partner with hiring managers and internal stakeholders to understand position requirements, priorities, and ideal candidate profiles.
• Build and maintain pipelines of qualified talent for current and future openings.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and pipeline data within the Applicant Tracking System.
• Learn the technical roles, certifications, security clearances, and contract specific requirements tied to the positions you support.
• Flag potential hiring challenges early, including compensation alignment, availability, location, and clearance requirements.
• Manage multiple openings and shifting priorities while delivering a strong candidate experience throughout.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Experience in recruiting, sourcing, talent acquisition, staffing, or a related relationship driven field.
• A track record of identifying and engaging both active and passive candidates.
• Working knowledge of LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, networking, and Boolean search techniques.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build credibility with candidates and hiring managers.
• Strong organizational skills and follow through, with the ability to manage multiple openings and priorities at once.
• Experience working within an Applicant Tracking System or comparable recruiting platform.
• Curiosity and a willingness to learn technical roles, certifications, security clearances, and contract specific requirements.
• Sound judgment when assessing candidate fit, compensation alignment, and other hiring risk factors.
• Eligibility to work in the US for any employer, as sponsorship is not available.

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE

• Experience with technical recruiting, government contracting, or cleared candidates.
• Familiarity with proposal staffing or Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) programs.

ABOUT CATCH TALENT

Catch Talent is a high-touch recruiting agency that delivers end-to-end talent acquisition solutions to growing technology, digital media, and professional services companies. Headquartered in Charleston, SC, Catch brings decades of technical recruiting expertise to local and national clients and offers a full range of flexible solutions, including direct placement hiring, recruitment process outsourcing, and contract and contract-to-hire models. Learn more at catchtalent.com.

Catch Talent provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.