Talent Acquisition Specialist

Join Clear Edge and be part of a mission-focused team solving some of the DoD’s most complex technical challenges. Every day, Clear Edge supports government and industry customers by delivering innovative solutions that enable critical operations and mission success.

Clear Edge offers an extremely competitive benefits package—including a $10k annual training and education benefit, a 10% 401(k) contribution fully vested on day one, annual health and technology allowances, and access to a state-of-the-art technology lab. Learn more at

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Clear Edge, your mission is to identify and attract top talent to support our customers' critical missions. You’ll serve as a trusted partner to hiring managers and candidates, delivering a seamless and thoughtful recruiting experience from first contact through onboarding. Your work directly supports our ability to build highly qualified teams that drive national security and innovation forward.

• You enjoy connecting people with purpose-driven work
• You balance working independently with seamless collaboration across hiring teams, HR, and leadership
• You thrive in a high-velocity environment and can move top priority candidates through the hiring process quickly
• You bring energy, professionalism, and discretion to every candidate interaction
• You are proactive, resourceful, and comfortable working independently
• You can understand complex technical job requirements and match them with qualified candidates
• You balance relationship building with results, keeping pipelines full and hiring managers informed

• Review job descriptions and collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs
• Source and screen candidates for technical and non-technical roles across the organization
• Conduct interviews via phone, video, or in-person, and evaluate candidate qualifications
• Coordinate and schedule interviews with hiring teams
• Extend offers, initiate background checks, and support onboarding as needed
• Maintain accurate candidate records for EEO compliance and reporting
• Promote Clear Edge culture and benefits to external candidates
• Participate in job fairs and recruiting events (5–10% travel)
• Track and report recruiting metrics to leadership

• 2+ years of experience in full-cycle recruiting
• Proficiency in job boards, sourcing tools, and social media platforms for recruitment
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to assess candidate qualifications against complex job requirements
• Experience supporting both technical and non-technical hiring needs
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and Microsoft Office

• Experience recruiting within government contracting or the intelligence community
• Experience with Lever, the ATS tool
• Knowledge of EEO and OFCCP compliance
• PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar HR certification
• Understanding of security clearance processes
• Microsoft Office Specialist certification

Clear Edge is an established small business that values its employees and is committed to providing an environment where individuals can succeed and grow. We believe in developing our people, promoting from within, and fostering long‑term career growth across the organization.

Our Core Values—Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Fairness, Respect, Responsibility, and Accountability—guide everything we do. These principles shape our culture, inform our decisions, and drive our commitment to excellence in support of our customers and partners.

Clear Edge is an equal opportunity employer.