Recruiter with Security Clearance

Description Cen Core Group is seeking a results-driven Recruiter with experience sourcing and hiring cleared professionals to support our Government and Commercial programs. The ideal candidate will have 3-4 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including working within high-volume and fast-paced government contracting environments. This position does not require an active clearance but does require the ability to understand clearance pipelines, government contract requirements, and SCA positions.

You will work closely with hiring managers and program leadership to identify and attract highly qualified candidates for positions requiring Top Secret / SCI / Polygraph clearances, as well as for security and operational support roles across multiple U.S. and OCONUS locations.

Key Responsibilities
* Execute full-cycle recruiting for cleared and uncleared positions within DoD and IC contracts.

* Develop and maintain a pipeline of cleared candidates through proactive sourcing, networking, and market mapping.

* Leverage job boards, clearance databases, social media, and referrals to identify and engage passive talent.

* Partner with program and hiring managers to understand staffing requirements, timelines, and clearance constraints.

* Manage candidate experience from initial contact through offer acceptance, ensuring timely communication and professionalism.

* Coordinate with HR and Security to track clearance processing, onboarding timelines, and compliance documentation.

* Utilize ATS (UKG or similar) to document candidate activity, maintain accurate records, and generate recruiting reports.

* Support proposal recruiting efforts and provide LOI (Letter of Intent) coordination for upcoming bids.

* Mentor or provide guidance to junior recruiters or recruiting coordinators when needed.

* Contribute to process improvements, talent marketing initiatives, and best-practice recruiting strategies.