Technical Talent Acquisition Partner

Defcon AI

Technical recruiter scaling DoD and cleared-talent hiring at DEFCON AI, an AI and optimization company. Owning recruiting, onboarding, and People Operations processes.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in technical recruiting for specialized roles, particularly within the Department of Defense, with a strong focus on security clearance processes and onboarding program design. Proven ability to enhance candidate experience and streamline hiring processes through collaboration and process improvement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Technical Recruiting ExperienceDepartment Of Defense ProgramsSecurity Clearance ProcessesOnboarding Program DesignPeople Operations

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Hard Skills

Talent Funnel ManagementInterview Process RefinementEmployee Lifecycle ProgramsOffer NegotiationsProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Strong Attention To DetailHighly OrganizedExecutive PresenceAbility To Navigate AmbiguityCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Greenhouse

Industry Keywords

Technical RolesAI/ML EngineersDevSecOps EngineersData EngineersGovernment Contracts

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

TypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and execute the end-to-end hiring process for specialized technical roles, including Senior Software Engineers, DevSecOps Engineers, AI/ML Engineers, Data Engineers, and non-technical roles
Recruit talent for Department of Defense programs and government contracts, including candidates who hold or are eligible for security clearances
Collaborate with hiring managers and the Head of HR to scope roles, align candidate profiles, and drive efficient hiring decisions
Build a pipeline of passive talent in the AI and Defense sectors
Refine interview processes and feedback mechanisms to improve candidate experience
Own and scale the onboarding program into a scalable, day-one-ready experience
Identify and resolve friction points across the employee lifecycle, including offboarding workflows, documentation, and data integrity
Partner with the Head of HR on People program design and process improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of technical recruiting experience
Experience recruiting technical talent for Department of Defense programs or government contracts
Direct familiarity with security clearance processes, including Secret, Top Secret, and TS/SCI
Ability to manage the entire talent funnel from initial intake through complex offer negotiations
Strong interest in People Operations
Demonstrated maturity and executive presence when partnering with senior leadership and engineering stakeholders
Ability to navigate ambiguity independently
Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Comfortable building processes from the ground up
Experience designing or improving onboarding and employee lifecycle programs
Experience working with Greenhouse (ATS and Onboarding)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary, bonus, and equity package
100% employer paid, comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision for you and your family
Unlimited PTO, with your manager’s approval
Flexible work environment where you manage your work day
14 weeks of fully-paid parental leave