Recruiter

The MITRE Corporation • New Bedford, MA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

MITRE is seeking an experienced Recruiter to join their team of talent strategists who connect extraordinary talent to MITRE’s mission. Reporting to the Experienced Hire Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition, this Recruiter owns the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle and partners closely with hiring teams to deliver a seamless, high-impact hiring experience. This role advises leaders on hiring decisions and ensures an exceptional candidate journey from outreach through onboarding. MITRE is a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what they do. The R&D centers they operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. Their workplace reflects their values, offering competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities for career growth, and a culture of innovation that embraces adaptability, collaboration, technical excellence, and people in partnership.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of recruiting experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination education and work experience.
• Proven success managing and prioritizing a high-volume requisition load.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build trust, navigate complex dynamics, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Proficiency with ATS and HCM systems; Workday and Phenom experience preferred.
• Individual contributor who drives recruiting outcomes through collaboration and influence (no direct reports).
• Ability to travel occasionally; minimum two-three days per week on-site in McLean, VA or Bedford, MA office required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience recruiting within government contracting, FFRDCs, and/or non-profit organizations, demonstrating a strong understanding of government hiring practices and security clearance requirements.
• Demonstrated skill in optimizing candidate pipeline health and flow, focusing on efficiency, conversion rates, and improving the candidate experience during the interview, assessment, and offer stages.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as a consultative business partner to business leaders, collaborating with HR and TA leadership to understand mission priorities and workforce needs.
• Partner with the TA Senior Manager to align recruiting priorities, execution plans, and delivery against hiring goals.
• Implement sourcing and attraction strategies leveraging tools, events, campaigns, and social platforms to build high-quality pipelines.
• Provide regular updates, metrics, and progress reporting to hiring teams and leadership.
• Build trusted partnerships with hiring managers through data-driven consultation on timelines, talent availability, and selection approaches.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience through timely communication, transparency, and personalized engagement.
• Guide the recruiting coordinator/s on scheduling and process execution to ensure operational excellence.
• Participate in talent events and act as a MITRE brand ambassador to attract top talent.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits
• Exceptional professional development opportunities for career growth
• Culture of innovation that embraces adaptability, collaboration, technical excellence, and people in partnership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees