Talent Acquisition Partner

IntrepidGS

. Develop and execute full-cycle recruiting strategies for cleared and non-cleared positions supporting Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, Federal Government, and commercial customers .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle recruiting strategies for cleared and non-cleared positions, with a strong focus on sourcing candidates for U.S. Government security clearances and managing candidate experiences throughout the hiring process. Proficient in utilizing Applicant Tracking Systems and developing innovative sourcing strategies for specialized talent.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Full-Cycle Recruiting ExperienceU.S. Government Security Clearance SourcingApplicant Tracking System ProficiencyTalent Acquisition for Technical PositionsFederal Contracting Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Full-Cycle RecruitingCandidate SourcingInterviewingReference CheckingNegotiationOnboardingCompliance ManagementTalent Pipeline DevelopmentProposal StaffingContract Transition Support

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsRelationship BuildingAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Applicant Tracking SystemsRecruiting DatabasesOnline Job BoardsProfessional Networking PlatformsCandidate Relationship Management Tools

Industry Keywords

Department of DefenseIntelligence CommunityFederal GovernmentGovernment ContractingFederal Service Contract ActSourcing MethodologiesTalent Acquisition PracticesClassified ProgramsCONUS and OCONUS EnvironmentsSecurity Clearance Considerations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute full-cycle recruiting strategies for cleared and non-cleared positions supporting Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, Federal Government, and commercial customers
Create and manage requisitions within the Applicant Tracking System, ensuring accurate documentation, candidate disposition, pipeline development, and compliance with internal recruiting processes
Proactively source qualified candidates through professional networks, cleared talent databases, online directories, job boards, social media, employee referrals, industry events, direct outreach, cold calling, and existing ATS talent pools
Build and maintain strategic pipelines of cleared technical, operational, intelligence, and professional talent
Evaluate candidates based on experience, education, training, technical capabilities, certifications, security clearance status, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other qualifications
Conduct candidate screening, interviews, reference checks, compensation discussions, and other pre-employment activities
Manage the candidate experience from initial engagement through selection, offer, background investigation, drug screening, onboarding, and start date
Extend and negotiate formal employment offers and coordinate with internal stakeholders, outside agencies, and vendors
Support onboarding through electronic onboarding systems
Deliver customer service to candidates, Hiring Managers, Program Managers, and other stakeholders while developing trusted relationships
Partner with Capture and Proposal Managers to recruit and confirm qualified key personnel in accordance with RFP, SOW, PWS, labor category, and contract requirements
Support proposal staffing efforts by tracking candidate availability, qualifications, compensation expectations, clearance status, geographic considerations, and commitment requirements
Support contract awards, recompetes, incumbent capture efforts, and program transitions across CONUS and OCONUS locations
Collaborate with Program Management and Operations teams to anticipate staffing requirements and develop recruiting strategies
Maintain accurate and timely recruiting documentation while protecting candidate and company information

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Marketing, or a related discipline preferred
Minimum of 3 years of full-cycle recruiting experience supporting the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, Federal Government, or other Government contracting organizations
Demonstrated experience recruiting for technical, professional, and/or cleared positions
Experience sourcing candidates for positions requiring U.S. Government security clearances, preferably Top Secret and above
Experience supporting classified or sensitive Government programs, preferably across both CONUS and OCONUS environments
Experience supporting proposal, capture, recompete, and contract transition activities from a Talent Acquisition perspective
Experience recruiting for hard-to-fill technical, intelligence, engineering, cybersecurity, logistics, or mission-support positions is preferred
Working knowledge of Federal contracting and Government recruiting environments
Familiarity with Federal Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determinations and applicable Federal and State employment and labor requirements
Strong knowledge of contemporary Talent Acquisition practices, sourcing methodologies, recruiting technology, and industry standards
Advanced proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems, recruiting databases, online job boards, professional networking platforms, and candidate relationship management tools
Demonstrated ability to develop innovative sourcing strategies for scarce, highly specialized, and cleared talent
Strong understanding of security clearance considerations and their impact on candidate sourcing, qualification, onboarding, and staffing timelines
Ability to interpret technical and contractual requirements and translate them into actionable recruiting strategies
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with candidates and internal stakeholders
Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and follow-through
Ability to manage multiple requisitions, proposal requirements, candidate pipelines, and competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Strong time-management and prioritization skills with the ability to operate independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment
Demonstrated discretion and professionalism when working with sensitive, proprietary, and classified-program-related information