Recruiter at The Ascendancy Group in Virginia Beach, VA

Apply Job Type Full-time Description The Ascendancy Group’s Mission To be the unequaled provider of special operations forces (SOF) and Intelligence Community focused technical, service, and training-based solutions. Opportunity Join a highly skilled team of TAG-Headquarters’ professionals through recruitment of well qualified candidates from a variety of sources. Overview We are seeking an experienced Government Contract Recruiter to join our growing talent acquisition team. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of recruiting top talent for federal government contracts and understands the unique requirements of the government contracting (GovCon) industry. This individual will manage the full recruitment lifecycle, build strong candidate pipelines, and partner closely with hiring managers to support mission-critical programs. Security Requirement The ability to obtain and maintain a US Government SECRET security clearance is required. Primary Roles and Responsibilities Manage the full-cycle recruiting process from sourcing through offer acceptance. Recruit for a variety of government contract positions, including cleared and non-cleared roles. Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs, technical requirements, and staffing priorities. Develop and execute sourcing strategies using job boards, LinkedIn, networking, referrals, and industry events. Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future contract opportunities. Screen, interview, and evaluate candidates to ensure technical qualifications and cultural fit. Coordinate interviews, negotiate offers, and facilitate the onboarding process. Maintain accurate candidate records and recruiting metrics within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Stay current on federal hiring trends, labor market conditions, and compliance requirements related to government contracting. Qualifications and Skills Minimum of 3 years of full-cycle recruiting experience within the government contracting (GovCon) industry. Demonstrated success recruiting for federal government contracts, including Department of Defense (DoD), civilian agencies, or other federal programs. Experience recruiting candidates with active or eligible security clearances (Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI) is strongly preferred. Strong understanding of government contracting hiring practices, compliance requirements, and proposal recruiting. Proficiency using LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS platforms, and various sourcing tools. Excellent communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills. Ability to manage multiple requisitions in a fast-paced environment while meeting hiring deadlines. The Ascendancy Group (TAG) was founded on and thrives based on relationships, reputation, and trust. We are passionate about everything we do. One hundred percent of our government-focused teammates are former members of the Department of War or the Intelligence Community who still believe in supporting our nation. We offer like-minded individuals the opportunity to continue working in small teams on unique and challenging problem sets that further our nation's security. If you possess the experience, qualifications and drive required for this position, please APPLY NOW for consideration!