Technical Recruiter

This is a U.S. based position. All of the programs we support require U.S. citizenship to be eligible for employment. All work must be conducted within the continental U.S. Raft ( is a customer‑obsessed non‑traditional defense tech company dedicated to empowering U.S. military and government agencies with cutting‑edge AI/ML and data solutions. We build digital solutions that impact the lives of millions of Americans. About the Role As a Technical Recruiter, you will own full‑cycle recruiting across the breadth of Raft, from engineers and technical delivery teams (software, DevSecOps, data, and AI/ML) to program and product management, business development, and corporate functions. You will be the connective tissue between our hiring managers and the exceptional talent that powers our mission, managing the candidate journey from intake through offer. Responsibilities Recruit defense and national security talent, often with security clearances and citizenship requirements. Build diverse, high‑quality pipelines in a competitive market. Treat every candidate like a customer. Own all stages of the recruiting lifecycle from intake to offer, coordinating with hiring managers to understand gaps and timing. Qualifications ~5 years of full‑cycle recruiting experience, including technical/engineering roles Experience recruiting in defense tech, government contracting, or federal technology space Familiarity with U.S. security clearances (Secret, TS, TS/SCI) and ability to source and qualify cleared talent Proven track record of proactive sourcing and closing competitive candidates in a tight talent market Excellent written and verbal communication and strong relationship‑building skills with candidates and hiring managers Comfort owning an ATS (Greenhouse preferred) and sourcing tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter Strong organization and ability to manage a high‑volume, varied req load with minimal oversight Collaborative, low‑ego, customer‑obsessed mindset aligned with our Ubuntu culture Highly Preferred Experience recruiting for Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, or federal‑civilian programs Familiarity with modern software roles including Kubernetes, cloud‑native, DevSecOps, data engineering, and AI/ML Experience recruiting business development, capture, or program/product management talent Knowledge of OFCCP/EEO compliance and structured, equitable hiring practices Work Type Hybrid in McLean, VA Open to hiring remotely in Oahu, Hawaii; San Diego, California; Tacoma, Washington May require occasional travel for conferences and on‑site recruiting events Salary Range $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 Benefits Highly competitive salary Fully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) and company match Take as you need PTO + 11 paid holidays And More! Equal Opportunity Statement We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr