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Dept of Homeland Security
Unspecified
Polygraph
(On-Site/Office)
Senior Technical Sourcer
We're looking for a Senior Technical Sourcer who thrives on finding hard-to-reach technical talent. In this role, you'll partner closely with recruiters and hiring leaders across federal and corporate IT programs to build proactive pipelines and drive strategic sourcing efforts-especially for high-clearance, hard-to-fill, and mission-critical roles.
You'll have the opportunity to apply AI tools, open-source intelligence techniques, and deep web sourcing to engage technical professionals in software, cybersecurity, data, cloud, and enterprise IT.
What You'll Do
What You'll Bring
Bonus Points For
Join us in building talent strategies that make a real impact-across missions, programs, and innovations that matter.
We're looking for a Senior Technical Sourcer who thrives on finding hard-to-reach technical talent. In this role, you'll partner closely with recruiters and hiring leaders across federal and corporate IT programs to build proactive pipelines and drive strategic sourcing efforts-especially for high-clearance, hard-to-fill, and mission-critical roles.
You'll have the opportunity to apply AI tools, open-source intelligence techniques, and deep web sourcing to engage technical professionals in software, cybersecurity, data, cloud, and enterprise IT.
What You'll Do
- Act as a trusted sourcing partner for hiring teams across DoD, IC, Space, DHS, and Federal Civilian programs.
- Build and maintain pipelines for critical, aging, and highly visible technical roles.
- Lead sourcing strategies for cleared positions (up to TS/SCI with polygraph) and executive-level IT roles.
- Use a variety of sourcing methods including Boolean/X-ray searches, OSINT, GitHub, Stack Overflow, and attendee list mining.
- Leverage AI-enabled sourcing tools such as Copilot, EZ Agent, ChatGPT, Eightfold, hireEZ, SeekOut, and Chrome extensions.
- Provide talent intelligence and labor market insights (e.g., TalentNeuron) to recruiting and business stakeholders.
- Ensure sourcing documentation aligns with EEO and OFCCP compliance standards.
- Manage multiple sourcing campaigns from start to finish, aligning closely with recruiter and hiring manager goals.
- Engage passive candidates using creative outreach, personalized messaging, and multi-channel approaches.
- Contribute to sourcing best practices, process improvements, and overall strategy across federal and IT recruiting teams.
What You'll Bring
- At least 3 years of experience in technical sourcing, especially for complex or hard-to-fill roles.
- Proven background supporting IT, digital, or technical functions within corporate recruiting environments.
- Skilled in passive sourcing, Boolean search, OSINT, and technical talent platforms.
- Strong grasp of compliance requirements including EEO and OFCCP guidelines.
- Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience partnering with senior leaders.
- Solid organizational skills and attention to detail for sourcing documentation and tracking.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and internet research.
- Hands-on experience with AI sourcing tools and platforms such as hireEZ, SeekOut, and Eightfold is strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with applicant tracking and CRM systems-especially Avature-is highly valued.
Bonus Points For
- Experience recruiting in federal/GovCon environments with understanding of DoD and IC clearance levels.
- Professional sourcing certifications (e.g., AIRS, SourceCon, or AI-powered sourcing credentials).
- Experience using talent intelligence tools and market analysis to guide sourcing strategies.
Join us in building talent strategies that make a real impact-across missions, programs, and innovations that matter.
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