Technical Recruiter
– Experience with IC Community

Pay: $85,000.00 – $130,000.00 per year

Job description:

Location: Maryland, Washington, D.C. Metro Area / Northern Virginia

Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Polygraph (or ability to obtain)

Job Overview:

Translucent Services is a leading provider of mission-critical solutions to the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC). As a prime contractor and trusted subcontractor, we deliver innovative technology, engineering, and professional services that help protect our nation’s security. Our team of cleared professionals works at the forefront of intelligence operations, cybersecurity, data analytics, and software development

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Intelligence Community Recruiter to join our Talent Acquisition team. In this role, you will be responsible for full-lifecycle recruiting of cleared technical and non-technical professionals to support classified government contracts. You will also support and assist the existing commercial recruiter as needed. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of the IC recruiting landscape, security clearance processes, and the unique challenges of hiring within the national security sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute full-lifecycle recruiting for cleared positions across multiple IC agencies and programs, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and extending offers
• Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of TS/SCI and TS/SCI with Polygraph cleared candidates in technical disciplines, including cybersecurity, software engineering, systems engineering, data science, and intelligence analysis
• Partner with hiring managers and program managers to understand position requirements, contract needs, and labor category qualifications
• Source candidates through multiple channels, including job boards (ClearanceJobs, Indeed, LinkedIn), employee referrals, networking events, career fairs, and direct outreach
• Maintain accurate records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and ensure compliance with OFCCP, EEO, and company hiring policies
• Coordinate security clearance processing and transfers with the Facility Security Officer (FSO) and Security team
• Negotiate compensation packages in alignment with contract labor categories and company guidelines
• Attend cleared job fairs, industry conferences, and networking events to build relationships and represent the company
• Provide regular recruiting metrics and status updates to leadership and stakeholders
• Support and assist the existing commercial recruiter as needed

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of full-lifecycle recruiting experience, with at least 2 years focused on cleared recruiting for the Intelligence Community or Department of Defense
• Demonstrated understanding of various security clearance levels (and the clearance adjudication process).
• Experience recruiting for technical roles, including software developers, systems engineers, cybersecurity analysts, data scientists, and intelligence analysts
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (e.g., Workday, iCIMS, Greenhouse, Taleo) and sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, ClearanceJobs, etc.)
• Strong understanding of government contracting, labor categories, and contract staffing requirements
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph, or current TS/SCI with ability to obtain Polygraph

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of IC recruiting experience with an established network of cleared professionals
• Prior experience working directly for an IC agency or as a government contractor • AIRS, SHRM-CP, PHR, or other HR/recruiting certifications
• Experience supporting rapid-growth contracts or high-volume cleared hiring initiatives
• Familiarity with IC-specific skill sets, mission functionality, and operation

Security Clearance Requirements:

This position requires an active U.S. Government security clearance at the TS/SCI level with Polygraph. Candidates must be U.S. Citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain the required clearance. Clearance sponsorship may be available for qualified candidates with current TS/SCI clearances. The company will work with selected candidates to facilitate crossover and polygraph scheduling as needed.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Translucent Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Translucent Services participates in E-Verify.

CONTACT:

Please send resume and information to careers@translucentus.com