Interim Recruiter- Defense/National Security

This Interim Recruiter will lead full-cycle recruiting efforts for highly technical positions supporting defense, national security, and advanced technology initiatives. The role focuses on sourcing, candidate engagement, and hiring manager partnership for specialized engineering talent. Worksite location: Hybrid - Minneapolis, MN.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for highly technical engineering and national security-focused positions
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to identify hard-to-find technical talent
• Build pipelines of passive candidates across defense, aerospace, national security, AI/ML, software, systems, and emerging technology disciplines
• Partner closely with hiring leaders to understand technical requirements and workforce needs
• Conduct candidate screening, interview coordination, offer management, and closing activities
• Provide market intelligence and talent insights to hiring managers and recruiting leadership
• Develop creative sourcing strategies beyond traditional job boards and applicant flow
• Maintain accurate candidate activity and reporting within ATS platforms
• Deliver a high-touch candidate experience from initial outreach through offer acceptance
• Support recruiting process improvements in a rapidly evolving, growth-oriented environment

Requirements

• Proven full-cycle recruiting experience
• Direct experience recruiting for defense, national security, aerospace, government contracting, intelligence, or related industries
• Strong technical recruiting background supporting software engineering, systems engineering, AI/ML, edge computing, cybersecurity, embedded systems, or similar technical functions
• Demonstrated success sourcing and engaging passive candidates in highly competitive talent markets
• Experience recruiting candidates who may hold security clearances or support government contracts is strongly preferred
• Ability to understand and discuss complex technical skill sets with hiring leaders and candidates
• Experience partnering with technical leadership teams to develop recruiting strategies for specialized roles
• Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience utilizing ATS platforms such as Greenhouse, Workday, or similar systems
• Ability to thrive in high-growth, fast-paced, and evolving environments

Ideal Background

• Defense Contractor Recruiting
• National Security Recruiting
• Aerospace & Defense Talent Acquisition
• Government Services or Federal Contracting Recruiting
• Cybersecurity Recruiting
• AI/ML and Advanced Technology Recruiting
• Engineering Recruiting for Mission-Critical Programs
• Startup or High-Growth Technology Environments

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Accident/critical illness insurance
• MN ESST (Earned Sick and Safe Time)
• MN PFML (Paid Family and Medical Leave)
• 401(k) with company match

Pay

Hourly rate between $50-$60, depending on experience.

About Versique

Versique is a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions. Based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota, Versique delivers tailored expertise across a wide range of industries through its three divisions. The team consists of seasoned recruiters who have worked in the fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections. Versique is recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 list for 2023, as well as a Star Tribune Top Workplace and a Best Place to Work in 2022.