Recruiter

Location: Arlington, VA, United States National Security Services Recruiter Company: IDS International Employment Type: Full -Time Compensation: $59,000 - $67,000 salary (experience-based) plus recruiting bonuses per employee start WHY IDS? IDS believes in resolving conflict, building innovative approaches to do so. Combining operational expertise with an intimate understanding of today’s greatest challenges, we bring our customers the solutions required for success in a complex and multidimensional world. IDS tailors solutions for a diverse range of government, military, nonprofit, and public-sector clients. Outstanding past performance built IDS’s reputation as the leading provider of support for multifaceted operations. WHY THIS ROLE This role is designed for a recruiter who thrives in the cleared space and excels at rapidly hiring highly specialized, mission-critical talent. You will support sensitive government and intelligence programs where hiring speed, accuracy, and compliance are essential to operational success. This is a long-term opportunity for a motivated professional who wants to grow beyond recruiting into operations management, gain deep expertise in security clearance processes, and ultimately progress into program and operations management leadership roles. KEY ROLES YOU WILL RECRUIT You will source, screen, and hire candidates with five or more years of experience in one or more of the following areas: Cleared Escorts Construction Surveillance Technician (CST) Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) Industrial or government security involving counterintelligence Construction quality assurance Hands-on supervisory construction Security monitors Cleared custodians Bodyguards Translators Many roles support sensitive construction and secure facility environments requiring familiarity with ICD/ICS 705 and associated technical specifications. RESPONSIBILITIES Recruiting & Talent Acquisition • Manage full-cycle recruiting for cleared programs with an emphasis on speed, quality, and compliance • Partner with program leadership to understand staffing priorities, timelines, and clearance requirements • Proactively source candidates using applicant tracking systems, referrals, and cleared-talent networks • Conduct initial outreach, screening, and coordination of interviews once verification is complete Security Clearance Awareness • Understand and respect clearance verification workflows and restrictions • Ensure candidates are verified prior to interviews or program-specific discussions • Maintain confidentiality and compliance throughout the recruiting process Pipeline & Operations Management • Maintain accurate, real-time recruiting trackers and dashboards • Track candidate status, site assignment, clearance level, and readiness • Produce regular recruiting and pipeline reports tied to monthly quota performance Tools & Organization • Heavy daily use of Microsoft 365 tools including Outlook, Teams, Excel, and SharePoint • Maintain meticulous organization, documentation, and follow-up discipline • Coordinate effectively across recruiting, security, HR, and operations teams SUCCESS IN THE FIRST 90 DAYS • Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified cleared candidates • Demonstrate consistent compliance with clearance verification processes • Meet or exceed monthly recruiting quotas • Establish trust with program leadership through reliability and performance REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS • Proven experience recruiting in the cleared space • Demonstrated knowledge of government security clearance processes • Experience recruiting technical, construction, or security-focused roles • Strong Microsoft 365 and spreadsheet skills • Highly organized, self-motivated, and performance-driven PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Familiarity with ICD/ICS 705 environments • Experience with clearance-related topics such as SF-86, e-QIP, DISS, or similar systems • Background recruiting for construction surveillance, protective services, or cleared operational roles CAREER GROWTH This role is intentionally designed as a growth position. High performers will have the opportunity to expand into recruiting leadership, program coordination, operations management, and program management roles while gaining deep exposure to cleared program execution and security operations. HOW TO APPLY Submit your resume along with a brief summary describing: 1. Cleared roles you have successfully filled 2. The most challenging position you have recruited for and how you filled it 3. Recruiting tools or systems you rely on to stay organized and efficient