Technical Recruiter

RESULTS. INNOVATION. VALUES. ACCOUNTABILITY.

That’s RIVA.

We’re a mission-driven IT services company and systems integrator supporting digital transformation and modernization for federal government agencies. Since 2009, we’ve partnered with our customers to solve complex challenges through smart, practical innovation to deliver real outcomes where they matter most. Our teams are made up of industry-leading experts who are passionate about doing great work and making a difference. We don’t just develop solutions, we support efforts that strengthen communities and serve the public good. RIVA’s culture is built on four core values: Results, Innovation, Values, and Accountability. They guide how we work, how we collaborate, and how we measure success. Our employee-first approach is rooted in trust, ownership, and meaningful work. By investing in our people and fostering a flexible, supportive environment, employees have the opportunity to grow their skills, contribute ideas, and make an impact from day one. all while supporting missions that matter.

POSITION OVERVIEW

RIVA is hiring a Technical Recruiter to join our Talent Acquisition team. This individual will play a critical role in hiring for both funded positions and proposal work, working closely with delivery and growth teams across the company to attract, screen, and hire great talent. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition, the Technical Recruiter will operate as a trusted business partner to internal stakeholders, fostering relationships and providing guidance that supports our business needs and hiring strategy.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Recruiting Lifecycle Management

• Own the full recruiting journey, from opening a requisition to extending an offer and closing the hire
• Join candidate interviews and partner with hiring managers to make well-informed, equitable hiring decisions
• Craft, extend, and negotiate offers that align with company policy and reflect what candidates value most

Stakeholder Partnership

• Work side by side with hiring managers to build and refine requisitions, defining position requirements
• Partner with proposal teams to fuel new business pursuits, sourcing, screening, and preparing top candidates ahead of contract awards
• Build trust through credibility, integrity, and clear, skilled communication with managers, peers, and candidates
• Uncover great talent through both traditional and creative channels
• Bring strong passive sourcing and talent engagement skills to connect with candidates who aren't actively looking
• Operations, Reporting & Compliance
• Keep accurate, up-to-date candidate records in our applicant tracking system
• Use metrics to keep hiring managers and leadership informed of progress
• Uphold government regulations, employment laws, and RIVA policies, processes, and procedure
• Coordinate planning and execution of hiring events, both locally and nationally
• Contribute actively to process improvement initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders across the company, including hiring managers, influencers, and RIVA Corporate departments

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 5-7 years of technical recruiting experience
• At least 5 years in a government contracting environment
• Solid understanding of the full recruiting lifecycle and employment law, including the importance of capturing accurate information to ensure compliance
• Proven track record of driving results and exceeding expectations, including helping hiring managers make better, faster interviewing and hiring decisions
• Demonstrated success identifying passive candidates through a variety of channels
• Experience using metrics to track progress and report results
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Technical proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Related degree or equivalent work experience

The salary or salary range for this role reflects an estimated range informed by multiple compensation factors. Final offers may vary based on considerations such as relevant experience, education and training, critical skillsets, and overall business needs.

Pay range

$100,000 - $120,000 USD

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY & ACCOMMODATION

We believe great teams are built from different backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences, and we mean that beyond the buzzwords.

RIVA is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need an accommodation at any point in our process, send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io, we'll be happy to help.

VETERAN SUPPORT & ACCESSIBILITY

As a federal contractor, RIVA follows the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, supporting the employment and advancement of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you're a veteran, we encourage you to self-identify during the application process, it helps us track our hiring commitments and, in some cases, may support priority referral for open roles.

RIVA also invites applicants to voluntarily self-identify as having a disability during the application process, not because it affects your chances of being hired, but because it helps us measure how well we're living up to our commitments and identify where we can do better. Your response is confidential and entirely optional.

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

As set forth in RIVA Solutions, Inc.’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air