Technical Recruiter (Cleared Intel Community)Position OverviewWe are seeking a dynamic, adaptable, and results-driven Technical Recruiter to join our talent acquisition team. In this role, you will be responsible for sourcing, attracting, and hiring top-tier technical talent across prime and subcontract government programs.
The ideal candidate brings a proven track record of navigating the highly competitive Intelligence Community (IC) space and possesses a deep understanding of recruiting candidates with high-level security clearances (TS/SCI and above). This position offers a flexible schedule in a fast-paced environment, requiring someone who can work independently while remaining a highly collaborative team player.
Key ResponsibilitiesTalent Acquisition & Sourcing
- Full-lifecycle recruiting for complex technical roles including Software Developers, Data Scientists, Data Engineers, Cloud Architects, and other specialized engineering positions.
- Utilize advanced sourcing strategies on platforms such as LinkedIn, LinkedIn Recruiter, and niche cleared job boards to identify and engage passive candidates holding TS/SCIand higher clearances.
- Build and maintain robust pipelines of cleared talent to successfully staff both prime and subcontract positions.
- Coordinate, assist with, and attend both in-person and virtual career fairs, networking events, and industry conferences.
Social Media & Branding
- Leverage social media platforms to post open requisitions and actively source qualified professionals.
- Create and post regular company updates on social media channels to enhance employer branding and market visibility.
- Actively network within the defense and intelligence ecosystems to build long-term talent communities.
Administrative & Compliance
- Manage candidate pipelines, track recruiting metrics, and ensure data integrity within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
- Maintain strict compliance with company HR policies and federal regulations, specifically Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) guidelines.
- Prepare, format, and modify recruitment materials, candidate profiles, and job descriptions using MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe PDF tools.
- Provide ad-hoc support to the broader HR and recruiting teams on special initiatives as needed.
Basic QualificationsExperience & Domain Knowledge
- 1 to 9 years of dedicated technical recruiting experience, specifically hiring Software Developers, Data Scientists, Data Engineers, Cloud Architects, or similar technical fields.
- Proven experience recruiting in support of government contracts within the Intelligence Community (IC).
- Demonstrated history of successfully sourcing, screening, and placing candidates holding active TS/SCI security clearances or higher.
- Proven track record of successfully staffing both prime and subcontract roles.
- Strong foundational understanding of human resources policies and OFCCP compliance regulations.
- Experience in FULL LIFECYCLE Recruiting (from identifying a candidate and working with them through onboarding).
- Salary Negotiation skills for candidates.
- Knowledge of job posting requirements by state.
Tools & Technology
- Proficiency with LinkedIn, LinkedIn Recruiter, and major cleared job boards.
- Hands-on experience navigating and managing an Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
- Competency with multiple mainstream job boards and platforms (e.g., Google, Glassdoor, Indeed).
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
- Practical ability to create, edit, and modify PDF documents.
Core Competencies & Work Style
- Communication & Networking: Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with a strong ability to build rapport with highly cleared professionals.
- Autonomy & Agility: Self-starter who can work independently, learn new skills quickly, and adapt rapidly to changing mission priorities.
- Organization: Solid organizational and time-management abilities to handle competing priorities in a dynamic work environment.
- Collaboration: A dedicated team player willing to pitch in on cross-functional HR and recruiting tasks outside the core scope.
- Teamwork: Effectively working with all members of our HQ team-Talent Acquisition, HR, Contract, Program Management, Finance and Corporate Leadership.
Travel & Schedule Requirements
- Open to a flexible schedule and a dynamic environment.
- Work location will be >90% in Columbia MD
- Mobility: Ability to travel to local worksites, corporate offices, and recruitment events throughout the DC/MD/VA (DMV) area as required (
Preferred Qualifications
- Perform clerical functions-answering calls, scheduling interviews, following up with candidates.
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Experience with Hootsuite
- Experience creating templates for DoD contract
- Experience with JazzHR or similar ATS
- Strong time management skills
- Strong organizational skills
- 1-3 years of recruiting for DoD/DoW.
- Experience with DoD/DoW contracting in MD and VA working with multiple customers
Salary range 70-100K
The Red Arch Solutions pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.Red Arch Solutions Benefits Snapshot:- 100% paid employee healthcare premiums. CareFirst Advantage Best in Class Benefits.
- HaloScripts Concierge prescription medication service
- Generous PTO.
- 10 % 401K 6% match vested day one and up to 4% profit sharing contribution.
- Annualized bonus compensation.
- Spot bonuses for hard work.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- 529 College Saving Plan.
- College Loan Pay Back Program.
- 11 Paid Federal Holidays
- Generous Referral Bonuses.
