Experienced Government Contracting Recruiter 1
Serco · Sacramento, California · Posted Jun 18, 2026
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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:
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Talent Strategy & Search Support
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Lead full-cycle searches for various level of positions
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Partner with leadership to define hiring strategies aligned to contract requirements, program growth, and recompete efforts
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Stakeholder & Leadership Partnership
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Serve as a strategic advisor to hiring managers and senior leadership
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Facilitate intake sessions, calibration discussions, and senior leader debriefs
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Provide market intelligence, compensation insights, and competitor talent trends
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Candidate Engagement & Assessment
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Conduct in-depth interviews focused on leadership competencies, cultural alignment, and organizational impact
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Deliver a high-touch, white-glove candidate experience for senior talent
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Manage and nurture relationships with passive candidates and long-term talent pipelines
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Offer Negotiation & Closing
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Lead complexes offer negotiations in partnership with HR and leadership
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Influence and guide decision-making to successfully close top-tier candidates
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Operational Excellence & Reporting
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Maintain accurate and confidential records in the ATS (SuccessFactors or similar)
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Track and report on recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill, slate quality, and diversity outcomes
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Ensure an elevated level of discretion and professionalism throughout the search process
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Market Intelligence & Continuous Improvement
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Stay informed on industry trends, competitor hiring activity, and talent movements
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Contribute to the evolution of senior level recruiting best practices within the organization
Key Skills & Required Qualifications:
- U.S. Citizenship (required)
Education & Experience
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High School Diploma/GED with minimum 5 years of progressive full-cycle recruiting experience OR
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Bachelor’s degree with 4 years of progressive, full-cycle recruiting experience, OR
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Master’s degree with 3 years of progressive, full-cycle recruiting experience
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Experience operating as a trusted talent advisor within federal or government contracting environments
Advanced Talent Acquisition Expertise
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Strong track record of leading end-to-end recruitment strategies, including workforce planning, requisition intake, sourcing, selection, and offer negotiation
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Expertise in identifying, engaging, and converting high-value, passive talent in competitive markets
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Proven ability to build and maintain robust talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill roles
Innovative Sourcing & Market Intelligence
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Demonstrated ability to develop and execute targeted, multi-channel sourcing strategies, leveraging:
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Digital platforms and social media
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Competitive intelligence and talent mapping
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Networking, referrals, and industry engagement
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Applies labor market insights and competitive benchmarking to inform recruiting strategies and hiring decisions
Stakeholder & Relationship Management
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Skilled at navigating complex organizations and building credibility with senior leadership and cross-functional partners
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Strong capability in consultative problem-solving, negotiation, and influencing without authority
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and high-visibility requisitions with competing deadlines
Technology & Tools
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Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) (e.g., SuccessFactors or similar), with ability to leverage systems for reporting and process optimization
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis and executive-level reporting
Professional Competencies
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Exceptional communication and executive presence, both written and verbal
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Strong business acumen and decision-making capability
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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 …