Technical Recruiter

Whiteboard Federal Technologies is an engineer-focused company that specializes in building innovative software and systems to support the U.S. Intelligence Community and the Department of Defense. We provide proven problem-solvers who understand our customer's complexity by partnering with them to achieve mission success. Many of the projects we undertake are big data analytics-focused systems that live in the cloud. All the projects we choose to work on are challenging and engaging for our technologists.

We are seeking a Technical Recruiter to join our team. We are looking for a team player to attract high-quality engineers. As a recruiter at Whiteboard, you will play a key role in helping shape the organization's future by executing advanced staffing strategies by sourcing and recruiting active and passive technical candidates. You will be constantly challenged to think creatively about how to drive hiring results.

This is a full-time, hybrid position based out of our Reston, VA Headquarters.

What You’ll Do:

This role is heavily focused on sourcing and candidate management—you’ll be the person who finds great talent, engages them, and guides them through the stages of our hiring process.

• Source, engage, and recruit high-quality engineers aligned with Whiteboard’s technical, cultural, and mission requirements


• Own sourcing and candidate management efforts for cleared technical roles, with an emphasis on passive talent


• Conduct resume reviews and phone screens to evaluate technical alignment, clearance context, and candidate motivation


• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand technical needs and develop targeted sourcing strategies


• Deliver well-qualified candidates for interviews and guide them through the hiring process


• Build, maintain, and manage pipelines of cleared technical talent for current and future hiring needs


• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the applicant tracking system (ATS)

Required Qualifications:

• Experience recruiting technical talent, preferably in the cleared or government contracting space


• Proven ability to source and engage passive candidates for hard-to-fill technical roles


• Strong understanding of technical recruiting workflows and candidate lifecycle management


• Excellent communication skills (listening, writing, influencing, and follow-up discipline)


• Detail-oriented with strong coordination and candidate “customer service” instincts


• Comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with recruiting teammates and hiring managers


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ATS platforms

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience recruiting software engineers, systems engineers, or other highly technical roles


• Hands-on experience with sourcing tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, ClearanceJobs, GitHub, or similar platforms


• Experience using Greenhouse or a comparable applicant tracking system


• Ability to read, understand, and translate technical requirements into effective sourcing strategies


• Experience supporting employer branding


• Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, or a related field

Due to the sensitive nature of the information accessed in this role, U.S. citizenship is required.

Whiteboard Federal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In addition, Whiteboard is an Affirmative Action employer for veterans and individuals with disabilities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, lactation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about your Equal Employment Opportunity protections, please read the “EEO is the Law” poster here. To learn more about equal pay, please read about the Equal Pay Act here. To read Whiteboard Federal’s EEO policy statement, navigate here.

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