[Remote] Senior Technical Recruiter - GovCon

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Mount Indie is a Woman-Owned Small Business specializing in cleared recruiting for national security programs. They are seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter to manage the full recruiting cycle for challenging technical roles, engaging with candidates and hiring managers to deliver top talent in the GovCon space.

Responsibilities

• Running strategic searches across every platform that matters — our ATS, ClearanceJobs, LinkedIn, and the unique sources we've built into our process. You learn the system in training; you execute it in the seat
• Owning the full recruiting cycle — sourcing, calling, submitting, negotiating, and partnering with hiring managers from req intake through close
• Leading recruiting responsibilities on key accounts. As a Sr Tech Recruiter, you'll take point on specific clients and become the recruiter they trust
• Engaging candidates by phone. This role is phone-heavy. Candidates in our space don't apply — you find them, you call them, you build the relationship
• Partnering directly with hiring managers, program managers, and BD. Understand the req before you start sourcing, ask the right questions early, and bring back signal — not just resumes
• Owning your pipeline. Organized, current, and you know the status of every active candidate without having to look it up
• Documenting everything in the ATS. Accurate notes, timely updates, no candidate falling through the cracks
• Communicating proactively. Status updates to hiring managers before they ask. Candidate summaries that tell the story in a paragraph, not a transcript. Flags raised early when something's off
• Using AI tools to move faster — not to replace judgment. Leverage modern sourcing and outreach tools, but the personalization and the read on a candidate stay yours to own
• Bringing what you learn back to the team. We expect you to execute the playbook •and• contribute to making it sharper — new sources, new tactics, what's working in the market right now

Skills

• 4+ years of outbound technical recruiting experience in the government contracting, defense, or intelligence space (Relevant technical roles include: Software Development, DevOps, Platform Engineering, Systems Architecture, CyberSecurity, or similar)
• Experience recruiting for cleared roles in the GovCon, defense, or intelligence space. You understand the different clearance levels and what relevant certifications align with this industry
• Real sourcing ability. We love finding people on job boards too — but the recruiters who win here know how to find people in out-of-the-box ways. You either have experience sourcing beyond the obvious channels, or you're the kind of person who can be taught to
• Strong communication. You understand the purpose of a bullet. You don't bury questions in paragraphs. You write and speak with your audience in mind — you know how to talk to a hiring manager differently than you talk to a candidate, and how to brief an executive differently than you brief a teammate. You understand that communication is a tool, and you know how to use it to get your job done
• Fluency with technology and recruiting tools. You can operate an ATS, LinkedIn, sourcing extensions, and AI-assisted tools like a video game. You pick up new platforms with ease, and you know how to use them to stay organized
• Comfortable being measured. You understand metrics matter — not as a stick, but as a tool to see where you're succeeding and where you need to dig in and improve
• Proven ability to manage your workload and produce in a remote working environment
• Lead and mentor more junior-level team members
• Agency recruiting experience supporting federal/govcon clients — you know what a full desk looks like and you've carried one
• Account Management - you understand how to add value to our clients
• Full-cycle recruiting experience, including direct involvement in offer negotiation and close
• Experience working in a small-team or founder-led environment where you wore multiple hats and didn't wait for a process to be handed to you
• Experience in VMS environments

Benefits

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience.
• Performance-based Talent Acquisition Bonus Program with real earning potential
• Mount Indie Awards Program — additional recognition and rewards for standout contributors.

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