Technical Recruiter

We are building a team for one of the U.S. Federal Government's largest technology modernization programs, underpinning the U.S. capital markets.

Built on AWS and leveraging an AI-powered software engineering platform, this program offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with next-generation AI, Agentic AI, cloud technologies, and AI-driven engineering.

If you are looking for technically challenging work, exceptional learning, and a résumé-defining opportunity with national impact, I would love to connect.

Job Title:
Technical Recruiter

Position Type:
Full-Time

Location:
Hybrid (Reston, VA)

Days Remote:
To Be Determined

Position Summary:
The Technical Recruiter is responsible for managing the full-cycle recruitment process for Federal, State, Local Government, and Commercial technology programs. Working as part of the Talent Acquisition team, this role sources, evaluates, and hires highly qualified technical professionals while partnering closely with Hiring Managers and Program Leadership to support business growth. The Technical Recruiter develops strategic talent pipelines, manages multiple high-priority requisitions, ensures compliance with hiring regulations, and delivers an exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle while leveraging modern recruiting technologies and AI-assisted sourcing tools to improve recruiting efficiency and hiring outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for multiple technical and professional requisitions supporting internal programs and external clients.
• Partner with Hiring Managers to develop job descriptions, define candidate requirements, establish screening criteria, and support interview planning.
• Source, identify, and recruit qualified candidates through professional networks, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), job boards, social media platforms, and virtual or in-person career events.
• Build and maintain proactive talent pipelines for current, future, and anticipated hiring needs.
• Review candidate resumes, conduct candidate screening, evaluate technical qualifications, and coordinate interviews.
• Maintain accurate candidate records, status updates, and recruitment activities within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Guide candidates throughout the recruitment process, including interview preparation, offer negotiation, background investigations, reference checks, and onboarding activities.
• Provide recruiting metrics, hiring reports, market intelligence, and strategic hiring recommendations to management.
• Participate in Talent Acquisition meetings with Hiring Managers, Program Managers, and Executive Leadership.
• Ensure recruiting activities comply with applicable Federal hiring regulations, company policies, and employment practices.

Minimum Experience:

• 5+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience.
• Experience recruiting Software Developers, DevOps Engineers, QA/Test Engineers, Business Analysts, Project Managers, Program Managers, and other technical professionals.
• Experience recruiting for Federal Government (Civilian and DoD) programs.
• Experience working in a staffing agency or supporting high-volume, fast-paced recruiting environments.
• Experience sourcing candidates using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), professional networking platforms, job boards, social media, and recruiting events.

Mandatory Skills:

• Full-cycle technical recruiting.
• Technical candidate sourcing and talent pipeline development.
• Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Candidate screening and interview coordination.
• Job description development and recruiting strategy.
• Offer negotiation and candidate relationship management.
• Recruiting compliance, including OFCCP, EEO, and E-Verify.
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.
• AI-assisted recruiting and sourcing tools.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Ability to pass a 7-year background investigation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Clearance.
• Willingness to work a hybrid schedule in Reston, VA, and client locations throughout the Washington, D.C. area as required.
• Ability to prioritize work, self-start, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Passion for continuous learning, collaboration, and process improvement.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience supporting Federal, State, and Local Government recruiting.
• Experience recruiting for Commercial technology organizations.
• Experience using Paylocity or similar Applicant Tracking Systems.
• Knowledge of Federal hiring regulations and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted recruiting, sourcing, and talent acquisition platforms.

Pay Rate Range:
$90,000 – $120,000

Degrees and Certifications:

Required:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Communications, Human Resources, or a related discipline (or equivalent professional experience). Four (4) years of relevant professional experience may be substituted for the required degree.

Preferred:
Professional certification in Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, or Recruiting (SHRM, HRCI, AIRS, or equivalent).