[Remote] Senior Technical Recruiter - GovCon

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Mount Indie is a Woman-Owned Small Business specializing in cleared recruiting for national security programs. They are seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter to manage the full recruiting cycle for challenging technical roles, engaging with candidates and hiring managers to deliver top talent in the GovCon space.ResponsibilitiesRunning strategic searches across every platform that matters — our ATS, ClearanceJobs, LinkedIn, and the unique sources we've built into our process. You learn the system in training; you execute it in the seatOwning the full recruiting cycle — sourcing, calling, submitting, negotiating, and partnering with hiring managers from req intake through closeLeading recruiting responsibilities on key accounts. As a Sr Tech Recruiter, you'll take point on specific clients and become the recruiter they trustEngaging candidates by phone. This role is phone-heavy. Candidates in our space don't apply — you find them, you call them, you build the relationshipPartnering directly with hiring managers, program managers, and BD. Understand the req before you start sourcing, ask the right questions early, and bring back signal — not just resumesOwning your pipeline. Organized, current, and you know the status of every active candidate without having to look it upDocumenting everything in the ATS. Accurate notes, timely updates, no candidate falling through the cracksCommunicating proactively. Status updates to hiring managers before they ask. Candidate summaries that tell the story in a paragraph, not a transcript. Flags raised early when something's offUsing AI tools to move faster — not to replace judgment. Leverage modern sourcing and outreach tools, but the personalization and the read on a candidate stay yours to ownBringing what you learn back to the team. We expect you to execute the playbook •and• contribute to making it sharper — new sources, new tactics, what's working in the market right nowSkills4+ years of outbound technical recruiting experience in the government contracting, defense, or intelligence space (Relevant technical roles include: Software Development, DevOps, Platform Engineering, Systems Architecture, CyberSecurity, or similar)Experience recruiting for cleared roles in the GovCon, defense, or intelligence space. You understand the different clearance levels and what relevant certifications align with this industryReal sourcing ability. We love finding people on job boards too — but the recruiters who win here know how to find people in out-of-the-box ways. You either have experience sourcing beyond the obvious channels, or you're the kind of person who can be taught toStrong communication. You understand the purpose of a bullet. You don't bury questions in paragraphs. You write and speak with your audience in mind — you know how to talk to a hiring manager differently than you talk to a candidate, and how to brief an executive differently than you brief a teammate. You understand that communication is a tool, and you know how to use it to get your job doneFluency with technology and recruiting tools. You can operate an ATS, LinkedIn, sourcing extensions, and AI-assisted tools like a video game. You pick up new platforms with ease, and you know how to use them to stay organizedComfortable being measured. You understand metrics matter — not as a stick, but as a tool to see where you're succeeding and where you need to dig in and improveProven ability to manage your workload and produce in a remote working environmentLead and mentor more junior-level team membersAgency recruiting experience supporting federal/govcon clients — you know what a full desk looks like and you've carried oneAccount Management - you understand how to add value to our clientsFull-cycle recruiting experience, including direct involvement in offer negotiation and closeExperience working in a small-team or founder-led environment where you wore multiple hats and didn't wait for a process to be handed to youExperience in VMS environmentsBenefitsCompetitive base salary commensurate with experience.Performance-based Talent Acquisition Bonus Program with real earning potentialMount Indie Awards Program — additional recognition and rewards for standout contributors.Company OverviewMount Indie provides recruitment, staffing and employment services. It was founded in 2018, and is headquartered in San Diego, California, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://www.mountindie.com.