Senior IT Talent Acquisition Specialist leading full-lifecycle recruiting for IT roles in government contracting. Collaborating with stakeholders and developing targeted sourcing strategies.
Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end recruiting for a broad portfolio of IT roles, including software engineers, DevOps Engineers, Site Reliability Engineers, Data Scientists, program/project managers, and other technical disciplines.
Source passive and active candidates through a variety of channels including LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, networking events, cleared job fairs, and social media.
Recruit across all clearance levels — from Public Trust through TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph — with a solid understanding of clearance eligibility, reciprocity, and adjudication timelines.
Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies tailored to unique roles, clearance requirements, and skill sets.
Conduct thorough candidate screens to evaluate technical qualifications, clearance status, compensation alignment, and cultural fit before presenting to hiring managers.
Serve as a trusted talent advisor and primary point of contact for assigned hiring manager/stakeholders.
Lead intake/kickoff meetings that go beyond job description review — challenging requirements, aligning on realistic expectations, and co-developing hiring strategies.
Proactively communicate pipeline status, candidate feedback, market conditions, and competitive intelligence to stakeholders on a regular cadence.
Provide consultative guidance to hiring managers on interview best practices, offer strategy, and candidate experience.
Influence and advise when necessary — advocating for competitive offers, realistic timelines, and process improvements that protect candidate quality and business outcomes.
Track and analyze key recruiting metrics including pipeline conversion and aging requisitions.
Present data-driven insights and recruitment performance summaries to stakeholders and TA leadership on a regular basis.
Go beyond reporting — translate data into actionable recommendations, identify bottlenecks, and propose solutions to continuously improve hiring outcomes.
Monitor labor market trends and compensation benchmarks to counsel stakeholders on competitive positioning and talent availability.
Partner collaboratively with fellow TA team members and HR partners, to ensure a seamless candidate and hiring manager experience.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date requisition and candidate data in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
Contribute to team initiatives such as talent pipeline management, process improvement, etc.
Requirements
8+ years of full-lifecycle IT recruiting experience, with a minimum of 5 years in a government contracting (GovCon) environment.
Demonstrated experience recruiting for roles requiring security clearances at all levels, including TS/SCI and polygraph-required positions.
Deep understanding of the cleared IT talent market, including DoD, Intelligence Community (IC), and civilian agency contracting environments.
Proven track record of acting as a strategic business partner — not just an order taker — with the ability to influence, advise, and partner with stakeholders constructively.
Solid proficiency in recruiting metrics — ability to build, interpret, and present data to stakeholders with clear, actionable recommendations.
Familiarity with OFCCP compliance, EEO guidelines, etc.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the confidence to present to hiring managers/stakeholders, and senior leadership.
Proficiency with ATS platforms (Workable, or similar) and sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, ClearanceJobs, etc.).
Demonstrated ability to manage a high-volume, complex requisition load independently while maintaining quality and service levels.
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