Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. OWT Global is a mission-driven small business delivering engineering support, technical program and project management, RDT&E, and operational expertise to government, industry, and commercial clients. The Technical Recruiter will manage full-cycle recruiting for technical and operational roles, build talent pipelines, partner with hiring leaders, and support rapid staffing needs for DoD and federal programs.
Responsibilities
- Execute full-cycle recruiting across technical and operational roles, including Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Integration & Test (I&T), and field support personnel (e.g., FSEs and FSRs)
- Develop and maintain proactive talent pipelines aligned with current programs and anticipated contract awards
- Partner closely with Program Managers, Directors, and Hiring Managers to define requirements and ensure alignment with mission objectives
- Source and engage candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, clearance platforms, referrals, and defense industry networks
- Screen candidates for technical qualifications, security clearance eligibility, deployability, and cultural fit
- Support rapid staffing needs tied to contract transitions, deployments, and surge requirements
- Ensure compliance with ITAR, security clearance standards, and federal employment regulations
- Represent OWT Global at career fairs, industry events, and targeted recruiting initiatives
Skills
- 3–6 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably in government contracting, aerospace, defense, or technical environments
- Proven success sourcing and placing engineering, technical, and operational professionals
- Strong understanding of defense industry requirements, security clearances, and ITAR regulations
- Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter and applicant tracking systems (e.g., ADP)
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Experience recruiting candidates with active Secret clearance or higher
- Familiarity with defense manufacturing and production environments
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Engineering, or a related field
- Military or operational experience is a plus
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits starting on day one (medical, dental, vision)
- 401(k) with a 4% company match and immediate vesting (Traditional and Roth options through John Hancock)
- Generous Paid Time Off (160 hours PTO)
- 11 paid federal holidays
- Short- and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Workers’ compensation coverage
- Opportunity to support meaningful missions impacting national security
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