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Sparks Group
Arlington, VA Contractor
POSTED ON 11/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/7/2026
Job Summary/Company: 

Sparks Group has partnered with a growing technology and government services organization seeking a motivated Recruiter to join its Talent Acquisition team. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior to mid-level recruiting professional with approximately 3–6 years of experience who is eager to continue developing their recruiting career. The ideal candidate will bring a combination of sourcing and full-cycle recruiting experience, strong communication skills, and an interest in supporting technical and specialized government-focused hiring needs.

The Recruiter will partner with multiple internal teams to identify, attract, and hire talent across traditional technology positions, including software developers and testers, as well as specialized technical roles supporting government clients. Candidates with experience recruiting within the technology, aerospace, defense, or government contracting industries are encouraged to apply.


Responsibilities:
  • Manage full-cycle recruiting activities, including intake meetings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer coordination, and candidate follow-up.
  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies to identify qualified candidates for technical and specialized government-focused positions.
  • Partner with hiring managers and internal stakeholders to understand hiring needs, position requirements, and candidate qualifications.
  • Recruit for traditional technology positions, including software developers, software testers, and other technical professionals.
  • Support recruiting efforts for specialized government technology positions and client-specific hiring needs.
  • Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, networking, and other sourcing channels.
  • Conduct candidate screenings to assess technical experience, qualifications, interest, and overall fit.
  • Maintain accurate candidate records, recruiting activity, and pipeline updates within the applicant tracking system.
  • Provide consistent communication and a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
  • Collaborate with the broader Talent Acquisition team to meet hiring priorities and continuously improve recruiting strategies.

Qualifications/Background Profile:
  • 3–6 years of professional recruiting experience, ideally within an agency, technology, aerospace, defense, or government contracting environment.
  • Experience with both candidate sourcing and full-cycle recruiting.
  • Exposure to technical recruiting, including software development, software testing, or other technology-focused positions.
  • Familiarity with recruiting for government contractors or specialized technical environments is a plus.
  • Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, applicant tracking systems, and other sourcing tools.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple requisitions and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Self-motivated, curious, and eager to learn, grow, and take on additional recruiting responsibilities.

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This job is Hybrid Remote.

Pay Range: Hourly $37.50 to $43.75

We offer several comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, paid and unpaid time off, and retirement and savings plans to qualifying employees.

Download the Sparks Group mobile app from Apple App Store or Google Play.

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Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.

 

Salary : $38 - $44

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