Experienced Government Contracting Recruiter - (Herndon, VA)

Position Description & Qualifications We are expanding our Talent Acquisition team and seeking highly strategic  Experienced Government Contracting Recruiters to lead full-cycle recruitment. This is an opportunity to partner directly with leadership and help shape the organization’s talent strategy while contributing to a collaborative and high-performing TA function. As a senior recruiter, you will own the end-to-end recruitment life cycle for leadership, and hard-to-fill roles across key business units.

You will function as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, driving proactive talent strategies and delivering high-impact hiring outcomes. In this role, you will provide: Talent Strategy & Search Support Lead full-cycle searches for various level of positions Partner with leadership to define hiring strategies aligned to contract requirements, program growth, and recompete efforts Stakeholder & Leadership Partnership Serve as a strategic advisor to hiring managers and senior leadership Facilitate intake sessions, calibration discussions, and senior leader debriefs Provide market intelligence, compensation insights, and competitor talent trends Candidate Engagement & Assessment Conduct in-depth interviews focused on leadership competencies, cultural alignment, and organizational impact Deliver a high-touch, white-glove candidate experience for senior talent Manage and nurture relationships with passive candidates and long-term talent pipelines Offer Negotiation & Closing Lead complexes offer negotiations in partnership with HR and leadership Influence and guide decision-making to successfully close top-tier candidates Operational Excellence & Reporting Maintain accurate and confidential records in the ATS (SuccessFactors or similar) Track and report on recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill, slate quality, and diversity outcomes Ensure an elevated level of discretion and professionalism throughout the search process Market Intelligence & Continuous Improvement Stay informed on industry trends, competitor hiring activity, and talent movements Contribute to the evolution of senior level recruiting best practices within the organization   Key Skills & Required Qualifications: U.S.

Citizenship (required) Education & Experience High School Diploma/GED with minimum 7 years of progressive full-cycle recruiting experience OR Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of progressive, full-cycle recruiting experience, OR Experience operating as a trusted talent advisor within federal or government contracting environments Advanced Talent Acquisition Expertise Strong track record of leading end-to-end recruitment strategies, including workforce planning, requisition intake, sourcing, selection, and offer negotiation Expertise in identifying, engaging, and converting high-value, passive talent in competitive markets Proven ability to build and maintain robust talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill roles Innovative Sourcing & Market Intelligence Demonstrated ability to develop and execute targeted, multi-channel sourcing strategies, leveraging: Digital platforms and social media Competitive intelligence and talent mapping Networking, referrals, and industry engagement Applies labor market insights and competitive benchmarking to inform recruiting strategies and hiring decisions Stakeholder & Relationship Management Skilled at navigating complex organizations and building credibility with senior leadership and cross-functional partners Strong capability in consultative problem-solving, negotiation, and influencing without authority Ability to manage multiple priorities and high-visibility requisitions with competing deadlines Technology & Tools Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) (e.g., SuccessFactors or similar), with ability to leverage systems for reporting and process optimization Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis and executive-level reporting Professional Compet