Experienced Government Contracting Recruiter 1

Position Description & Qualifications

We are expanding our Talent Acquisition team and seeking highly strategic Experienced Government Contracting Recruiters to lead full-cycle recruitment. This is an opportunity to partner directly with leadership and help shape the organization’s talent strategy while contributing to a collaborative and high-performing TA function.

As a senior recruiter, you will own the end-to-end recruitment life cycle for leadership, and hard-to-fill roles across key business units. You will function as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, driving proactive talent strategies and delivering high-impact hiring outcomes.

In this role, you will provide:

• Talent Strategy & Search Support
• Lead full-cycle searches for various level of positions
• Partner with leadership to define hiring strategies aligned to contract requirements, program growth, and recompete efforts
• Stakeholder & Leadership Partnership
• Serve as a strategic advisor to hiring managers and senior leadership
• Facilitate intake sessions, calibration discussions, and senior leader debriefs
• Provide market intelligence, compensation insights, and competitor talent trends
• Candidate Engagement & Assessment
• Conduct in-depth interviews focused on leadership competencies, cultural alignment, and organizational impact
• Deliver a high-touch, white-glove candidate experience for senior talent
• Manage and nurture relationships with passive candidates and long-term talent pipelines
• Offer Negotiation & Closing
• Lead complexes offer negotiations in partnership with HR and leadership
• Influence and guide decision-making to successfully close top-tier candidates
• Operational Excellence & Reporting
• Maintain accurate and confidential records in the ATS (SuccessFactors or similar)
• Track and report on recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill, slate quality, and diversity outcomes
• Ensure an elevated level of discretion and professionalism throughout the search process
• Market Intelligence & Continuous Improvement
• Stay informed on industry trends, competitor hiring activity, and talent movements
• Contribute to the evolution of senior level recruiting best practices within the organization

Key Skills & Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship (required)

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma/GED with minimum 5 years of progressive full-cycle recruiting experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree with 4 years of progressive, full-cycle recruiting experience, OR
• Master’s degree with 3 years of progressive, full-cycle recruiting experience
• Experience operating as a trusted talent advisor within federal or government contracting environments

Advanced Talent Acquisition Expertise

• Strong track record of leading end-to-end recruitment strategies, including workforce planning, requisition intake, sourcing, selection, and offer negotiation
• Expertise in identifying, engaging, and converting high-value, passive talent in competitive markets
• Proven ability to build and maintain robust talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill roles

Innovative Sourcing & Market Intelligence

• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute targeted, multi-channel sourcing strategies, leveraging:
• Digital platforms and social media
• Competitive intelligence and talent mapping
• Networking, referrals, and industry engagement
• Applies labor market insights and competitive benchmarking to inform recruiting strategies and hiring decisions

Stakeholder & Relationship Management

• Skilled at navigating complex organizations and building credibility with senior leadership and cross-functional partners
• Strong capability in consultative problem-solving, negotiation, and influencing without authority
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and high-visibility requisitions with competing deadlines

Technology & Tools

• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) (e.g., SuccessFactors or similar), with ability to leverage systems for reporting and process optimization
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis and executive-level reporting

Professional Competencies

• Exceptional communication and executive presence, both written and verbal
• Strong business acumen and decision-making capability
• High level of accountability, adaptability, and continuous improvement mindset

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to participate in offsite recruiting events, industry engagements, and career fairs (up to 10% travel annually)

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Active related certifications

If you are interested in supporting and working with an enthusiastic Talent Acquisition Team- then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to …