Senior Technical Recruiter

Itility LLC•Chantilly, VA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

ITility is currently seeking a Sr. Technical Recruiter. In this position, you will interface with ITility’s Business Leaders to understand recruiting needs and drive strategic sourcing and recruitment of technical and professional services. This is a hybrid role with 2-3 days per week onsite in Chantilly, VA at ITility HQ. ITility is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business with a passion to equip our nation’s armed forces and first responders with the very best to empower their missions. From the virtual battlefield to boots on the ground, our people, processes, and performance drive our ability to help our clients protect what matters, now and for generations to come. At ITility, we help our customers command the future by thinking beyond perceived limits to create new, unexpected ways to protect and defend our nation. We inspire and empower people to create significant solutions that secure what matters to our customers and communities, here and around the globe. We Value: The Drive to Perform Beyond Perceived Limits. The Desire to Find Significance in All We Do. The Passion and Compassion That Powers Both.

Requirements

US Citizenshiprequired
6–8 years of technical recruiting experience, within defense contracting or government services.
Ability to manage multiple requisitions (15+ requisitions), with competing priorities
Strong understanding of technical roles and skill sets – Specifically, but not limited to Software Development, Cloud Engineering, Cybersecurity and Data Engineering.
Strong technical aptitude, with the ability to understand technical job requirements, interpret resumes, ask meaningful screening questions, and credibly engage with technical professionals and hiring managers.
Knowledgeable of DoD security clearance requirements
Proficiency with ATS platforms (ADP Preferred)
Experience and knowledge leveraging Artificial Intelligence to support recruitment efforts.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Advanced sourcing skills and targeted recruitment strategies, including proactive talent identification using LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS databases, niche job boards, referrals, and networking strategies—particularly for clearance‑eligible talent.

Nice To Haves

Active U.S. Government security clearance
High volume recruiting environment experience.

Responsibilities

Manage end‑to‑end recruiting for technical roles including: Software Engineering Systems Engineering Cybersecurity Cloud / DevSecOps Network Engineering AI/ML and Data Scientists/Engineers UI/UX Developers Data Solution Architects
Develop and execute recruiting strategies for cleared and non‑cleared positions
Conduct intake meetings to understand technical requirements, clearance needs, and program priorities
Screen, interview, and assess candidates for technical and cultural fit
Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and program leads
Partner with program managers, hiring managers, and the FSO/security team to understand contract requirements, clearance needs, and staffing timelines, and translate them into targeted recruiting strategies.
Provide regular recruiting status updates, risk assessments, and recommendations
Collaborate with HR, Security, and Contracts teams through onboarding and clearance processing
Proactively source candidates via: LinkedIn Recruiter Clearance‑focused job boards ATS databases Referrals and networking other
Build and maintaincleared candidate pipelines for recurring skill sets
Provide market insight on compensation, availability, and clearance trends
Support employer branding efforts including participation in targeted career fairs, IC or other focused events, and digital campaigns on talent platforms.
Maintain continuous outreach through daily cold calls, emails, and other messaging.
Maintain accurate documentation in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
Ensure all recruiting activities comply with federal employment law (EEO, OFCCP, Title VII, Rehabilitation Act, Civil Rights Act) and customer specific security and other compliance requirements
Track recruiting metrics such as: Time‑to‑fill Source effectiveness Offer acceptance rates
Recruit candidates with active and/or eligible security clearances (Secret, TS, TS/SCI)
Ensure compliance with ITAR, FAR, and DFARS hiring requirements
Support hiring for recompetes, new contract awards, and surge hiring efforts