Technical Recruiter III

Federal IT Consulting (FEDITC)•San Antonio, TX

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

FEDITC, LLC is seeking a Technical Recruiter III to work hybrid in the San Antonio, Texas Metroplex. The role independently manages complex technical recruiting assignments supporting federal government contracts and corporate operations. The recruiter develops targeted sourcing strategies, advises hiring managers on talent availability, and guides candidates from initial contact through offer acceptance and onboarding handoff. Assignments may cover cybersecurity, information assurance, networks, systems administration, software engineering, enterprise applications, health IT, and engineering. The position supports funded roles, contract transitions, and clearly identified proposal or contingent opportunities, while mentoring recruiters and improving recruiting practices. This position strengthens FEDITC’s ability to fill critical technical roles, sustain contract performance, and prepare for new business. Effective sourcing and assessment help reduce prolonged vacancies, hiring rework, and avoidable recruiting costs. Market insight supports realistic staffing plans, and accurate records and communication support compliant hiring and a positive candidate experience. Mentoring and process improvements build recruiting team capability and consistency. The role requires United States citizenship. The employee must maintain applicable security clearances at the level required by the client and/or applicable certifications requested by FEDITC or required by its clients, customers, or prime contractors. Work involves regular computer use and communication by phone, video, and in person. Occasional recruiting events, travel, or schedule flexibility may be required. Essential functions may be performed with reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

At least seven years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including at least five years recruiting technical talent.
At least three years supporting federal contractor recruiting, including experience with cleared positions and contract qualification requirements; these experience requirements overlap.
Demonstrated success independently filling difficult technical positions across multiple disciplines.
Demonstrated ability to advise hiring managers, interpret recruiting results, and recommend practical solutions.
Demonstrated experience mentoring recruiters and implementing recruiting improvements.
Advanced sourcing, technical screening, applicant tracking, and reporting skills.
Strong communication, organization, judgment, follow-through, and confidentiality when managing competing priorities and sensitive information.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
United States citizenship required.
Must maintain applicable security clearance(s) at the level required by the client and/or applicable certification(s) as requested by FEDITC or required by its clients, customers, or prime contractors.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field; relevant experience is valued in assessing qualifications.
Experience supporting contract transitions, proposal staffing, and contingent offers.
Greenhouse experience.
ADP Workforce Now experience.
Relevant recruiting or HR certification.

Responsibilities

Lead intake discussions to define technical qualifications, labor category requirements, work location, certifications, clearance or access needs, compensation parameters, and selection criteria.
Develop sourcing plans for complex and difficult-to-fill positions using advanced Boolean searches, professional networks, referrals, talent communities, and military or veteran recruiting channels.
Evaluate talent availability and candidate feedback; advise hiring managers on sourcing options, qualification tradeoffs, and recruiting risks while maintaining required contract qualifications.
Review applications and conduct structured preliminary screens to assess technical experience, education, certifications, availability, and alignment with position requirements.
Prepare candidate recommendations and qualification summaries; coordinate technical assessments, interviews, and documented hiring manager feedback.
Build relationships with passive candidates and maintain qualified pipelines for recurring needs, contract transitions, and anticipated awards.
Coordinate compensation discussions and offers with HR and hiring managers in accordance with company guidelines and applicable requirements; clearly communicate employment terms and contingencies.
Partner with Security on clearance and access coordination and with HR on screening, onboarding, and start-date handoffs; maintain candidate communication throughout the process.
Support proposal staffing and key personnel identification, distinguishing funded positions from opportunities contingent on award, funding, or customer approval.
Maintain accurate applicant tracking records and analyze requisition progress, candidate conversion, sourcing effectiveness, offer outcomes, and recruiting delays.
Mentor recruiters in technical sourcing, screening, candidate communication, and record quality; share useful search methods and contribute to process documentation and training.
Recommend and support recruiting improvements based on data and stakeholder feedback.
Protect confidential information and follow applicable recruiting, equal opportunity, accessibility, and record retention requirements.
Provide timely staffing updates and perform other related duties as assigned.