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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive experience in full-cycle recruiting for federal programs, particularly in managing high-volume requisition loads while ensuring a positive candidate experience. Proficient in utilizing applicant tracking systems and modern sourcing tools to effectively engage with cleared candidates and navigate security clearance processes.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Full-Cycle Recruiting ExperienceRecruiting For Federal Government ContractorsExperience With Applicant Tracking SystemsUnderstanding Security Clearance LevelsProven Success Managing High-Volume Requisitions
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Full-Cycle RecruitingRecruiting Cleared CandidatesTechnical ScreeningCandidate Pipeline ManagementJob Description DraftingInterview FacilitationNegotiation GuidanceSourcing Passive CandidatesCybersecurity KnowledgeProgram Management Knowledge
Soft Skills
Strong Interpersonal SkillsExcellent OrganizationFollow-Through Ability
Tools & Technologies
Applicant Tracking SystemBreezy.HRModern Sourcing Tools
Industry Keywords
Federal ProgramsDoDArmyDHS MissionsSecurity Clearance Processes
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCloudCyber Security
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Own full-cycle recruiting for federal programs supporting DoD, Army, and DHS missions
- Partner with hiring managers and program leadership to define role requirements, labor categories, clearance needs, and contract qualifications
- Draft, refine, and post job descriptions in the ATS and on external job boards, professional networks, and clearance-focused sites
- Manage current open roles and proposal roles while maintaining technical expectations, experience, and personnel quality
- Proactively source passive and active candidates, including cleared talent, through databases, referrals, social media, and networking
- Screen candidates for technical depth and working-style fit
- Schedule and facilitate interviews with hiring managers and program teams
- Prepare candidates for interviews and gather timely interviewer feedback
- Keep all parties informed throughout the hiring process
- Extend verbal and written offers and guide candidates through negotiation questions
- Maintain contact with accepted candidates through clearance processing and start date
- Work with onboarding and check in after the start date
- Serve as a consistent point of contact for hiring managers
- Maintain accurate candidate records and pipeline data in the ATS
Requirements
What you’ll need- 7+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience
- At least 5 years recruiting for federal government contractors
- Experience owning every stage of the recruiting lifecycle from requisition to post-start follow-up
- Proven record of placing senior, cleared technical professionals and key personnel in support of federal programs and proposals
- Proven success managing high-volume requisition loads without sacrificing candidate experience
- Working knowledge of cybersecurity, cloud, software development, data, and program management
- Hands-on experience with an applicant tracking system and modern sourcing tools
- Experience with Breezy.HR is a plus
- Experience recruiting cleared candidates and understanding security clearance levels and processes
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to hold honest, caring conversations about fit, compensation, and timelines
- Excellent organization and follow-through across many candidates at once
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- U.S. citizenship
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive compensation
- Benefits package
- Vacation package
- Fast-paced and exciting work environment