Cleared Programs Recruiter

IDS International•Arlington, VA

4d•$59,000 - $67,000

About The Position

This role is designed for a recruiter who thrives in the cleared space and excels at rapidly hiring highly specialized, mission-critical talent. You will support sensitive government and intelligence programs where hiring speed, accuracy, and compliance are essential to operational success. This is a long-term opportunity for a motivated professional who wants to grow beyond recruiting into operations management, gain deep expertise in security clearance processes, and ultimately progress into program and operations management leadership roles. You will source, screen, and hire candidates with five or more years of experience in one or more of the following areas: Cleared Escorts Construction Surveillance Technician (CST) Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) Industrial or government security involving counterintelligence Construction quality assurance Hands-on supervisory construction Security monitors Cleared custodians Bodyguards Translators Many roles support sensitive construction and secure facility environments requiring familiarity with ICD/ICS 705 and associated technical specifications.

Requirements

Proven experience recruiting in the cleared space
Demonstrated knowledge of government security clearance processes
Experience recruiting technical, construction, or security-focused roles
Strong Microsoft 365 and spreadsheet skills
Highly organized, self-motivated, and performance-driven

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with ICD/ICS 705 environments
Experience with clearance-related topics such as SF-86, e-QIP, JPAS, or similar systems
Background recruiting for construction surveillance, protective services, or cleared operational roles

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle recruiting for cleared programs with an emphasis on speed, quality, and compliance
Partner with program leadership to understand staffing priorities, timelines, and clearance requirements
Proactively source candidates using applicant tracking systems, referrals, and cleared-talent networks
Conduct initial outreach, screening, and coordination of interviews once verification is complete
Understand and respect clearance verification workflows and restrictions
Ensure candidates are verified prior to interviews or program-specific discussions
Maintain confidentiality and compliance throughout the recruiting process
Maintain accurate, real-time recruiting trackers and dashboards
Track candidate status, site assignment, clearance level, and readiness
Produce regular recruiting and pipeline reports tied to monthly quota performance
Heavy daily use of Microsoft 365 tools including Outlook, Teams, Excel, and SharePoint
Maintain meticulous organization, documentation, and follow-up discipline
Coordinate effectively across recruiting, security, HR, and operations teams