Technical Recruiter III

FEDITC - Federal IT Consulting; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

FEDITC, LLC seeks a Technical Recruiter III to lead complex technical staffing for federal government contracts in a hybrid San Antonio environment.

You will guide candidates from initial contact through onboarding, develop sourcing plans, mentor recruiters, and partner with HR and security on clearances.

This senior role requires seven years of full-cycle recruiting, including federal contractor experience, with emphasis on compliant processes and quality hires.

Qualifications

• At least seven years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Five years recruiting technical talent.
• Three years supporting federal contractor recruiting with clearances.
• Ability to advise hiring managers, interpret recruiting results, and recommend practical solutions.
• Experience mentoring recruiters and implementing recruiting improvements.
• Advanced sourcing, screening, applicant tracking, and reporting skills.
• Strong communication, organization, and confidentiality when managing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead intake discussions to define qualifications, labor category, work location, certifications, clearance needs, compensation, and selection criteria.
• Develop sourcing plans using Boolean searches, professional networks, referrals, and veteran recruiting channels.
• Evaluate talent availability and advise on options and risks while upholding contract qualifications.
• Review applications and conduct structured screens to assess experience, education, and certifications.
• Prepare candidate recommendations and coordinate technical assessments, interviews, and feedback.
• Build relationships with passive candidates and maintain pipelines for recurring needs and transitions.

Skills

Full cycle recruiting

Technical sourcing

Candidate screening

Hiring manager advisory

Federal contracting

Mentoring recruiters

Boolean sourcing

Security clearance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High school diploma required

Tools

Greenhouse

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

FEDITC, LLC is a fast-growing business supporting DoD and other intelligence agencies worldwide. FEDITC develops mission critical national security systems throughout the world directly supporting the Warfighter, DoD Leadership, & the country. We are proud & honored to provide these services.

Overview of position

FEDITC is seeking a Technical Recruiter III to work Hybrid in the San Antonio TX Metroplex.

The Technical Recruiter III independently manages complex technical recruiting assignments supporting FEDITC's federal government contracts and corporate operations. This senior recruiter develops targeted sourcing strategies, advises hiring managers on talent availability, and guides candidates from initial contact through offer acceptance and onboarding handoff.

Assignments may include cybersecurity, information assurance, networks, systems administration, software engineering, enterprise applications, health IT, and engineering. The role supports funded positions, contract transitions, and clearly identified proposal or contingent opportunities, while mentoring recruiters and improving recruiting practices.

Position Impact

This position strengthens FEDITC's ability to fill critical technical roles, sustain contract performance, and prepare for new business. Effective sourcing and candidate assessment help reduce prolonged vacancies, hiring rework, and avoidable recruiting costs. Market insight supports realistic staffing plans, while accurate records and clear communication support compliant hiring and a positive candidate experience. Mentoring and process improvements increase the recruiting team's capability and consistency.

A United States Citizenship is required to be considered for this position.

Responsibilities

Technical recruiting and advisory support

• Lead intake discussions to define technical qualifications, labor category requirements, work location, certifications, clearance or access needs, compensation parameters, and selection criteria.
• Develop sourcing plans for complex and difficult to fill positions using advanced Boolean searches, professional networks, referrals, talent communities, and military or veteran recruiting channels.
• Evaluate talent availability and candidate feedback; advise hiring managers on sourcing options, qualification tradeoffs, and recruiting risks while maintaining required contract qualifications.
• Review applications and conduct structured preliminary screens to assess relevant technical experience, education, certifications, availability, and alignment with position requirements.
• Prepare clear candidate recommendations and qualification summaries; coordinate technical assessments, interviews, and documented hiring manager feedback.
• Build relationships with passive candidates and maintain qualified pipelines for recurring needs, contract transitions, and anticipated awards.

Hiring Coordination and Recruiting Operations

• Coordinate compensation discussions and offers with HR and hiring managers in accordance with company guidelines and applicable requirements; communicate employment terms and contingencies clearly.
• Partner with Security on clearance and access coordination and with HR on screening, onboarding, and start date handoffs. Maintain communication with candidates throughout the process.
• Support proposal staffing and key personnel identification; distinguish funded positions from opportunities contingent on award, funding, or customer approval.
• Maintain accurate applicant tracking records and analyze requisition progress, candidate conversion, sourcing effectiveness, offer outcomes, and recruiting delays.
• Mentor recruiters in technical sourcing, screening, candidate communication, and record quality. Share useful search methods and contribute to process documentation and training.
• Recommend and support recruiting improvements based on data and stakeholder feedback. Protect confidential information and follow applicable recruiting, equal opportunity, accessibility, and record retention requirements.
• Provide timely staffing updates and perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualification

• At least seven years of full cycle recruiting experience, including at least five years recruiting technical talent.
• Within that experience, at least three years supporting federal contractor recruiting, including experience with cleared positions and contract qualification requirements. These experience requirements overlap and are not additional years.
• Demonstrated success independently filling difficult technical positions across multiple disciplines.
• Demonstrated ability to advise hiring managers, interpret recruiting results, and recommend practical solutions.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring recruiters and implementing recruiting improvements.
• Advanced sourcing, technical screening, applicant tracking, and reporting skills.
• Strong communication, organization, judgment, follow through, and confidentiality when managing competing priorities and sensitive information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting contract transitions, proposal staffing, and contingent offers; Greenhouse and ADP Workforce Now experience; and relevant recruiting or HR certification.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required. A bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field is preferred; relevant experience is valued in assessing qualifications.

Working Conditions

• Work involves regular computer use and communication by phone, video, and in person. Occasional recruiting events, travel, or schedule flexibility may be required. Essential functions may be performed with reasonable accommodation.

Clearance

• Must be a United States Citizen
• Maintain applicable security clearance(s) at the level required by the client and/or applicable certification(s) as requested by FEDITC and/or required by FEDITC'S Client(s)/Customer(s)/Prime contractor(s).

FEDITC, LLC. is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. We do not employ AI tools in our decision-making processes. Regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran, FEDITC, LLC. ensures that all employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Our commitment to non-discrimination in employment extends to every location in which our company operates.