Senior Technical Recruiter - McLean, VA Information Technology

Senior Technical Recruiter is needed for a contract opportunity with SOC's client onsite in McLean, VA
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Long term contract

Our client is seeking an experienced recruiter with a background in cleared hiring to identify, engage, and deliver top talent for DOD, national security, and federal civilian agency roles. The ideal candidate combines cleared recruiting expertise, a consultative mindset, and the ability to manage candidate pipelines efficiently.

• Deliver 20 qualified candidate submissions per month, targeting 4-7 offers.
• Engage candidates quickly, with a speed‑to‑engagement goal of 7 days.
• Maintain a submit‑to‑interview ratio of 75% and a time‑to‑offer target of under 41 days (team average ~30 days).
• Manage one primary requisition at a time, supported by a sourcing team; more complex roles may involve a secondary recruiter.
• Conduct independent market research to identify target companies, forums, and cleared talent pipelines.
• Advise hiring managers with data‑driven insights and realistic guidance rather than just fulfilling requests.

• Proven experience recruiting candidates with active security clearances (Secret, TS, or TS/SCI).
• Experience recruiting for:
  • Department of Defense (DoD) / National Security roles
  • Federal civilian agencies (IRS, HHS, etc.)
• Typically 3-5 years of recruiting experience in cleared roles.

• Proficient with Linked In Recruiter, Indeed, and other sourcing platforms.
• Experience with market research tools like Talent Neuron.
• Familiarity with Clearance Jobs or other cleared talent sources.
• Able to think creatively, research niche forums, and identify passive cleared candidates.

• Strong communicator – concise, meaningful, and clear.
• Steady and reliable under variable timelines.
• Consultative mindset – able to provide realistic advice to managers and lead recruiting strategy.

The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation and drug urinalysis.

SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.

Estimated Min Rate
: $38.50

Estimated Max Rate
: $55.00