Technical Recruiter, Federal Programs

Location: Remote, Orlando

Compensation: $97,000 - $120,000 based on qualifications and experience

Employment Type: Full-Time

What you can expect as the Technical Recruiter, Federal Programs at Fortress...

The Technical Recruiter, Federal Programs owns full-lifecycle recruiting for Fortress Government Solutions (FGS), delivering cleared and clearable technical talent for Department of Defense (DoD) and federal civilian programs. Reporting to the VP, Human and AI Optimization, the Recruiter partners with delivery executives, Program Managers, and hiring managers to forecast demand, build proactive pipelines ahead of contract awards, and fill human capital positions on time and within requirements.

The role runs a structured, competency-based hiring process that is compliant with federal contractor obligations, and uses AI-enabled sourcing and workflow tools to increase the speed and quality of every hire. The Recruiter is a direct contributor to FGS delivery capacity and mission readiness.

Responsibilities Include

• Own full-cycle recruiting for FGS hiring needs, from sourcing and screening through talent assessment, interviews, offer, and start date, for roles including Technical Account Managers, cybersecurity analysts, and engineers supporting DoD and other federal programs.
• Lead intake meetings with hiring managers to define requirements, success criteria, clearance needs, labor category alignment, and timelines before requisitions open.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies across ClearanceJobs, LinkedIn Recruiter, employee referrals, veteran and military transition networks, and high-volume direct outreach to build pipelines of active and passive cleared candidates for recurring roles and anticipated talent needs.
• Partner with Program Managers and delivery executives on staffing plans, key personnel, contingent hires, and proposal resumes, and share referral leads and contract-market insights with Leadership within Fortress ethics and procurement integrity standards.
• Conduct structured phone and video screens against defined competency frameworks, coordinate assessments and structured hiring manager panels, and validate qualifications against contract labor category requirements, including education, experience, and certifications such as DoD 8140/8570.
• Partner with the Facility Security Officer (FSO) to verify clearance eligibility, status, and reciprocity, and complete reference checks and pre-employment verification in line with onboarding timelines.
• Manage offers and negotiations, deliver a positive candidate experience through proactive communication and timely feedback, and maintain audit-ready applicant tracking system records, including OFCCP, VEVRAA, and Section 503 applicant flow and outreach documentation.
• Track and report pipeline coverage, source effectiveness, and offer acceptance, and use data, market intelligence, and AI-enabled automation within Fortress AI governance standards to advise hiring managers, surface risks early, and scale recruiting operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 3 years of recruiting experience, including at least 1 year recruiting cleared talent for federal or DoD contractors.
• Strong understanding of the military and intelligence community environment, security clearance levels and processes, and DoD technical certification requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume outreach, handle candidate objections, and maintain precise records.
• Working knowledge of labor categories and staffing requirements.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and Boolean and X-ray sourcing techniques.
• Understanding of OFCCP and federal contractor hiring compliance requirements.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fluid environment with shifting, contract-driven priorities.
• U.S. citizenship required

Preferred Experience

• Active Secret clearance or the ability to attain.
• Experience recruiting cybersecurity and critical infrastructure talent.
• Familiarity with DoD 8140/8570, CMMC, and NIST-aligned roles.
• Experience supporting proposal staffing and contingent hiring for pending contract awards.
• Hands-on experience with AI-assisted sourcing or recruiting automation tools.
• Experience with military, veteran, or DoD SkillBridge talent networks.
• SHRM-CP, PHR, AIRS, or similar recruiting or HR certification preferred.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional work experience required

Employee Benefits

• Remote and Hybrid working environment
• Competitive pay structure
• Medical, dental, vision plans with employees covered up to 90% with highly progressive options for dependents and families
• Company paid life, short- and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave

Employment Perks

• We provide each employee with professional growth opportunities through succession planning, up-skilling, and certifications
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Employee Referral Programs
• Company Sponsored Events

Fortress is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Fortress Information Security takes part in the E-Verify process for all new hires. For positions located in the US, the following conditions apply. If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will have to undergo a drug test. ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.