Recruiter- Cleared Government Contracts

Overview

Thank you for considering IT Concepts dba Kentro, where innovation drives opportunity and collaboration leads to success. Our dynamic community of experts is fully committed to advancing our customers' missions, fostering professional growth, and making a positive impact on our communities.

By joining our supportive community, you will find that Kentro is dedicated to your personal and professional development. Together, we can drive meaningful change, spark innovation, and achieve extraordinary milestones.

Kentro is hiring for a Cleared Recruiter to support all Kentro Talent Acquisition hiring processes with focus on our SOCOM contracts. The Cleared Recruiter is responsible for delivering full lifecycle recruiting support across a portfolio of cleared positions ranging from Secret to CI Poly. This role requires strong technical acumen, an ability to understand complex job requirements, and a proactive approach to sourcing, engagement, and stakeholder management. The Cleared Recruiter partners closely with the Cleared Lead Recruiter, Hiring Managers, Personnel Security, Sourcing Specialists, and cross-functional service delivery teams to ensure timely , compliant, and high - quality hiring outcomes for all Cleared positions.

Location: Hybrid- Tampa, FL (Office and Events)

This Job Description reflects the primary duties of the role; however, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. Team members may be asked to take on additional responsibilities in alignment with customer expectations, business needs, and Kentro's culture of collaboration and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Execute full lifecycle recruiting for cleared positions, including sourcing, screening, assessing, and guiding candidates through the hiring process.
• Verify candidate clearance information and collaborate with Personnel Security to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely coordination.
• Conduct proactive outreach and build pipelines for high - demand cleared skillsets, ensuring consistent engagement with passive and active candidates.
• Provide thorough candidate preparation for customer interviews, including briefing on role expectations and navigating sensitive clearance - related discussions appropriately.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records within the ATS (iCIMS), including candidate profiles, screening notes, disposition details, and compliance documentation.
• Partner with hiring managers to clarify job requirements, desired candidate profiles, technical competencies, and current labor - market conditions.
• Influence hiring managers to remain responsive, engaged, and aligned with recruiting timelines to ensure consistent progress and candidate experience.
• Support surge hiring, proposal recruitment efforts, and rapid response hiring requirements as directed by the Cleared Lead Recruiter.
• Collaborate with the Sourcing Specialist to leverage all available sourcing tools, ensure alignment on search strategy, and maintain transparent communication on position status.
• Uphold a high-performance recruiting matrix, targeting a 25-30 - day time -to-offer for cleared roles.
• Attend networking events in local area, and HQ Kentro as needed, job fairs, and other events representing Kentro and TA.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with candidates, internal stakeholders, customers, and Kentro Corp team members.
• Demonstrate strong task management skills, ensuring daily, weekly, and monthly deliverables are consistently met and documented

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (iCIMS preferred )
• Bachelor's degree preferred; or
• 5+ years of direct recruiting experience, preferably supporting cleared and technically complex roles.
• Strong understanding of technical roles and the ability to learn and interpret new technologies quickly.
• Strong connections in the Tampa area for recruiting and contract growth. - SOCOM, DOD, etc.
• Skilled in sourcing, pipelining, and utilizing multiple recruiting platforms and tools.
• Knowledge of the security clearance process and ability to guide candidates through clearance-related conversations.
• Exceptional communication skills-clear, professional, timely , and customer - oriented .
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and adapt to changing priorities and hiring needs.
• Self - motivated with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple requisitions and deadlines.
• Strong time management and able to show clear documentation of accomplishments weekly, monthly.
• Demonstrates a proactive, solutions - focused approach and maintains confidentiality and discretion at all times.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong understanding and use of ICIMS ATS as well as Pipelining tools (CXM)
• Willing and able to support configuration functions of system, not just user experience
• Previous recruiting work directly with SOCOM contracts
• Established network in SOCOM community

Clearance Requirement:

• Willing and able to obtain and maintain Clearance to support roles and sites
• Preferred to have Secret clearance or higher

Benefits

The Company

We believe in generating success collaboratively, enabling long-term mission success, and building trust for the next challenge. With you as our partner, let's solve challenges, think innovatively, and maximize impact. As a valued member of our team, you have the unique opportunity to work in a diverse range of technology and business career paths, all while supporting our nation and delivering innovative technology solutions. We are a close community of experts that pride ourselves on creating an environment defined by teamwork, dedication, and excellence.

We hold three ISO certifications (27001:2013, 20000-1:2011, 9001:2015), two CMMI ML 3 ratings (DEV and SVC) and CMMC Level 2 Certification.

Industry Recognition

Growth | Inc 5000's Fastest Growing Private Companies, DC Metro List Fastest Growing; Washington Business Journal: Fastest Growing Companies, Top Performing Small Technology Companies in Greater D.C.

Culture | Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 Honoree; Virginia Best Place to Work; Washington Business Journal: Best Places to Work, Corporate Diversity Index Winner - Mid-Size Companies, Companies Owned by People of Color; Department of Labor's HireVets for our work helping veterans transition; SECAF Award of Excellence finalist; Victory Military Friendly Brand; Virginia Values Veterans (V3); Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Corporate Breath Award

Benefits

We offer competitive benefits package including paid time off, healthcare benefits, supplemental benefits, 401k including an employer match, discount perks, rewards, and more. We invest in our employees - Every employee is eligible for education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development. Reimbursement amounts may fluctuate due to IRS limitations. We want you to grow as an expert and a leader and offer flexibility for you to take a course, complete a certification, or other professional growth and networking. We are committed to supporting your curiosity and sustaining a culture that prioritizes commitment to continuous professional development.

We work hard; we play hard. Kentro is committed to incorporating fun into every day. We dedicate funds for activities - virtual and in-person - e.g., we host happy hours, holiday events, fitness & wellness events, and annual celebrations. In alignment with our commitment to our communities, we also host and attend charity galas/events. We believe in appreciating your commitment and building a positive workspace for you to be creative, innovative, and happy.

Commitment Equal Opportunity Employment & VEVRAA

Kentro is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Kentro is strongly committed to compliance with VEVRAA and other applicable federal, state, and local laws governing equal employment opportunity. We have developed comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure our hiring practices align with these requirements.

As part of our VEVRAA compliance efforts, Kentro has established an equal opportunity plan outlining our commitment to recruiting, hiring, and advancing protected veterans. This plan is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure its effectiveness.

We encourage protected veterans to self-identify during the application process. This information is strictly confidential and will only be used for reporting and compliance purposes as required by law. Providing this information is voluntary and will not impact your employment eligibility.

Our commitment to equal employment opportunity extends beyond legal compliance. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees, including protected veterans, are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.

How to Apply

To apply to Kentro Positions- Please click on the job link and then click the blue "Apply" button at the top right of Job Description. Please upload your resume and complete all the application steps. You must fully submit the application for Kentro to consider you for a position. If you need alternative application methods, please email and request assistance.

Accommodations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need to discuss reasonable accommodations, please email .

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