Recruiter (Hybrid)

About the role

The Phoenix Operations Group is seeking an experienced Recruiter to support mission-critical programs in the defense, intelligence, and scientific research sectors. The ideal candidate thrives on building relationships, understanding complex technical requirements, and connecting highly skilled engineers with meaningful work.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle recruiting process from sourcing through offer acceptance
• Partner with hiring managers and leadership to understand current and future hiring needs
• Develop sourcing strategies for cleared and uncleared technical positions
• Build and maintain pipelines of software engineers, cloud engineers, DevOps engineers, data engineers, systems engineers, and other technical professionals
• Conduct candidate screenings and initial interviews to assess professional and cultural fit
• Cook up and maintain relationships with passive candidates within the defense and intelligence communities
• Attend industry events, networking functions, job fairs, and technical meetups as needed
• Track recruiting metrics and provide regular hiring status updates to leadership
• Maintain candidate records and recruiting workflows within applicant tracking system
• Aid in employer branding initiatives, social media recruiting, and recruiting marketing efforts
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience throughout the hiring process

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of full lifecycle recruiting experience
• Experience recruiting for technical positions within the federal government contracting, defense, intelligence, or technology sectors
• Proven success sourcing passive candidates through LinkedIn, referrals, networking, and other recruiting channels
• Experience recruiting software engineers, cloud engineers, DevOps engineers, systems engineers, cybersecurity professionals, or related technical talent
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously while maintaining a high level of candidate engagement
• Experience working directly with hiring managers and senior leadership
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Paylocity
• Experience recruiting candidates with Secret, TS, or TS/SCI clearances
• Familiarity with AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, DevSecOps, cloud engineering, software development, AI/ML, data engineering, or cybersecurity disciplines
• Experience working within a small or growing government contractor
• Knowledge of recruiting metrics, pipeline management, and workforce planning
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or a related field

Why Phoenix?

At Phoenix, recruiting plays a critical role in our continued success. You’ll work directly with company leadership and technical teams while helping build the next generation of engineers supporting critical national security missions.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance – 100% Company Paid Premiums
• STD, LTD, and Life Insurance – 100% Company Paid
• 401(k) – Automatic 10% Company Contribution; No Matching Required
• PTO – 4 Weeks Per Year
• Holidays – 11 Paid Floating Holidays
• Birthday Off with Pay
• Professional Development – $5,000 Annual Training Budget
• Charity Leave – 8 Paid Volunteer Hours Per Year
• Company Outings and Team Events

About Phoenix Operations Group

Phoenix Operations Group is a high-end engineering services company dedicated to protecting and advancing our nation’s cyber and intelligence capabilities. We specialize in cloud infrastructure, big data analytics, machine learning, software engineering, and advanced technical solutions supporting Defense and Intelligence Community missions.