Recruiter

Ardent

. Manage the full lifecycle recruiting process, from requisition intake and candidate sourcing through offer and onboarding .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full lifecycle recruiting, particularly for federal government contracts, utilizing advanced sourcing techniques and maintaining compliance with employment laws. Proven ability to manage candidate pipelines and collaborate effectively with hiring managers while ensuring a positive candidate experience.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Full Lifecycle RecruitingFederal Government Contract RecruitingBoolean Search TechniquesApplicant Tracking Systems (ATS)U.S. Government Security Clearance Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Recruiting ExperienceCandidate SourcingResume ScreeningInterview CoordinationEmployment Offer PreparationPipeline DevelopmentRecruiting Strategy DevelopmentCompliance with Employment LawsTechnical Position RecruitingHard-to-Fill Position Sourcing

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationExcellent Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailAbility to Manage Competing Priorities

Tools & Technologies

LinkedIn RecruiterClearanceJobsIndeedApplicant Tracking System (ATS)Recruiting Platforms

Industry Keywords

Government ContractingFederal AgenciesCybersecurity RecruitingCloud RecruitingGIS RecruitingSystems Engineering RecruitingSoftware Development RecruitingProposal RecruitingLabor CategoriesContract Staffing Requirements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the full lifecycle recruiting process, from requisition intake and candidate sourcing through offer and onboarding
Partner with hiring managers to understand position requirements and develop recruiting strategies
Source candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, professional networks, employee referrals, and other recruiting channels
Recruit for technical and professional positions supporting federal government contracts
Develop and maintain candidate pipelines for current and anticipated contract and proposal requirements
Screen resumes and conduct initial candidate interviews
Source and engage candidates with active or previously held U.S. government security clearances
Use Boolean search techniques and other sourcing strategies
Coordinate interviews and maintain communication with candidates and hiring managers
Prepare and extend employment offers and coordinate pre-employment requirements with Human Resources
Maintain accurate candidate information and recruiting activity in the Applicant Tracking System
Monitor recruiting activity and provide updates on candidate pipelines and hiring progress
Support recruiting efforts for new contract awards, recompetes, and proposal opportunities
Develop and maintain relationships with candidates and passive talent
Represent Ardent at recruiting events and career fairs
Ensure recruiting activities comply with company policies and applicable employment laws

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Minimum of 2 years of recruiting experience, including experience supporting government contracting (GovCon) organizations
Experience recruiting for federal government contract positions, including technical and professional roles
Experience sourcing candidates for hard-to-fill positions
Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruiting platforms
Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter and Boolean search techniques
Knowledge of federal government security clearance requirements and experience recruiting cleared candidates
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple open positions and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with hiring managers and leadership
Must be willing to undergo the government-issued background investigation process
Preferred: experience recruiting for Defense, Homeland Security, Civilian, or other federal government agencies
Preferred: experience recruiting candidates with Top Secret, Secret, or other government security clearances
Preferred: experience supporting recruiting efforts for new contract awards, recompetes, and proposals
Preferred: established network within federal contracting and cleared talent communities
Preferred: experience recruiting for cybersecurity, cloud, GIS, systems engineering, software development, data, and other technical positions
Preferred: experience with LinkedIn Recruiter, ClearanceJobs, Indeed, and other specialized recruiting resources
Preferred: familiarity with federal contracting terminology, labor categories, contract staffing requirements, and proposal recruiting

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer
Veterans and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply