The DarkStar Group is seeking a Lead Technical Recruiter to join our team.
THE ROLE
- As an experienced Intel Community Technical Recruiter, what type of results do you think you could achieve if you had the following?
- A database curated by a top Intel/Defense headhunting firm for 20 years, and then expanded, with the following features.
- 6300+ TS/SCI and higher cleared engineers
- 3900+ at the FS Poly level
- everyone is tagged by their skill set
- most candidates are software engineers, data scientists, cloud / devops engineers, or cyber engineers
- email addresses on 98%+ of the candidates
- A series of LinkedIn Recruiter projects with thousands of additional, similar candidates, and more InMails than you could possibly use.
- Full access to ClearanceJobs.com.
- A highly-configured process in a customizable ATS that allows for rapid sourcing, messaging, follow-up, and long-term relationship management of candidates?
- 23 programs with multiple years of funding, some sole-sourced, and most needing the same types of people (so 1 good candidate in the areas listed above might fit 5+ contracts).
- An average of 75 to 100 immediate openings at any given time across our programs.
- Salaries and benefits so strong that we can almost always meet a candidates compensation needs, and we have a 90% retention rate.
- Technically compelling and mission-focused work supporting Langley, Ft. Meade, NGA, ODNI, and DIA.
- Massively responsive, fast-moving executive management - all former recruiters in the IC/DoD - plus a Staffing Manager who handles submittals to programs so you can concentrate on identifying and recruiting candidates.
We have that, and more, at The DarkStar Group. And until recently, we've done all of this as a subcontractor: we are finalizing the paperwork on our first prime and have several candidates interviewing with the customer!
Do you think you could average 1 hire a month in this environment? If so, here is what we can offer you:
- The ability to work 100% remote / from home
- Above industry average compensation based on experience and performance
- 100% company-paid family level medical, dental, vision, etc. (higher salary if you have another benefits source)
- 8% direct contribution to 401(k)
- 31 days of Holiday & PTO
- Respect from and collaboration with our President, Staffing Manager, Program Managers, Ops & Finance Manager, and team of Engineers
Required Skills
- 6+ years of full lifecycle recruiting experience in GovCon
- 3+ years' experience recruiting engineers at the TS/SCI + Polygraph clearance level - specifically for Northern Virginia IC programs
- 3+ years' experience recruiting in Software Engineering, Data Science, and/or Cloud/DevOps fields
- Proficiency using LinkedIn Recruiter (not just LinkedIn)
- Proficiency using one or more common Applicant Tracking Systems
- Process-driven approach to sourcing, recruiting, and maintaining candidate relationships
- Excellent writing and communications skills
- Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office applications
- Experience using and configuring Applicant Tracking Systems
- Bachelor's Degree or higher
- US Citizenship and ability to obtain a US government security clearance
About The DarkStar Group
Our Company
The DarkStar Group is a small business that solves BIG problems. We're one of the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies in the US, and our engineers and scientists support the most critical national security missions in Virginia, Maryland, and elsewhere. Data Science, Software Engineering, Cloud/AWS Infrastructure, and Cyber/CNO are our core areas of expertise. We offer interesting and important work, job security, some of the best and most flexible benefits you'll find in the IC, and salaries so strong that they'll likely surprise you.
Our Benefits
The DarkStar Group offers exceptional compensation and benefits:
- very strong salaries;
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and all dependents;
- the ability to get increased salary if you don't need medical/dental/vision;
- 100% company-paid disability and life insurance benefits;
- a generously-funded HSA;
- an 8% 401(k) contribution;
- 31 days of PTO/holidays to start (more with tenure);
- the ability to flex time across pay periods without using your PTO;
- a generous training budget;
- $25,000 employee referral bonuses;
- business development / growth incentives; and
- top notch company swag.
** We have a huge growth opportunity, so we are offering up to a $25,000 reward for anyone new you refer whom we hire. **
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.