Senior Technical Recruiter

Worker Type

Regular

We are seeking an experienced, market-savvy Sr. Technical Recruiter to join our recruiting team, focused on cleared Cyber & Intelligence roles in the Annapolis Junction / Fort Meade corridor. This is a mid-level, strategic recruiting role for a recruiter who has already cut their teeth in defense contracting and is ready to take full ownership of high-priority technical requirements.

You are not starting from scratch—you already understand the unique rhythms, competitors, talent dynamics, and localized hiring challenges of the Annapolis Junction corridor. You know how to build credibility with cleared professionals, navigate the nuances of the local polygraph pipeline, and execute creative sourcing strategies to engage passive talent in one of the most competitive cleared markets in the country.

As a Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner, you will be responsible for strategic recruitment and sourcing for technical, professional, and (as needed) executive roles. You will develop and implement innovative recruiting solutions to hire the right skills and quantity of talent to meet program and corporate staffing objectives.

• Own and manage the end-to-end recruitment process for mid-to-senior level technical positions (Cyber, Software, Cloud/Dev Sec Ops , Systems Engineering, etc.).
• Lead requisitions from intake through offer acceptance, including:
  • Role/scoping alignment with hiring managers
  • Sourcing and outreach
  • Screening and qualification
  • Interview scheduling and coordination
  • Feedback management and debriefs
  • Offer development, negotiation, and closing
• Provide a high-touch, consultative candidate experience that reflects our brand and mission.
• Partner with managers on staffing and recruitment policies/procedures to ensure compliance and understanding of EEO hiring guidelines and internal process expectations.

• Leverage deep sourcing expertise, Boolean search logic, and cleared networks to identify and engage passive candidates holding active TS/SCI with Full-Scope Polygraph (or comparable agency polygraphs).
• Conduct complex research, analysis, and networking to develop active and passive candidate pipelines aligned to:
  • Key programs and current mission needs
  • Anticipated surge hiring and future requirements
• Maintain accurate, organized pipelines and documentation in the ATS and sourcing tools to support real-time visibility into candidate flow and status.
• Keep abreast of market trends, competitors, compensation baselines, and innovative recruiting techniques to remain competitive in state-of-the-art recruiting practices.

• Act as a trusted advisor to program leaders and hiring managers:
  • Lead intake calls and calibration discussions
  • Set realistic pipeline, timeline, and market expectations
  • Provide continuous market intelligence (talent availability, competitors, clearance constraints, compensation trends).
• Influence and educate stakeholders on:
  • Sourcing strategies and talent mapping
  • Process efficiency and candidate experience improvements
  • Data-driven recruiting decisions using pipeline, time-to-fill, and conversion metrics.
• Demonstrate strong business acumen and the ability to engage and influence executives in a polished, professional manner.

• Represent the company at:
  • Local meetups and technical user groups
  • Career fairs and cleared networking events
  • Intelligence Community (IC) and cleared defense sector gatherings across the Annapolis Junction / Fort Meade corridor.
• Help design and execute localized talent branding and event strategies to increase visibility and attract cleared technical talent.
• Partner internally on special projects and continuous improvement initiatives for the staffing function, including process enhancements and use of generative AI tools.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3–5 years of recruiting experience, including:
  • Focus on technical and/or professional roles (defense, IC, cleared…