Talent Acquisition Recruiter

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Brillient HQ: Reston, VA

• Reston, VA, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Why Brillient? Brillient is an award-winning digital transformation company helping government agencies move from analog processes to modern, data-driven solutions across Defense, Space, Intelligence, and Civilian missions. Our work is guided by four core values: Value, Integrity, Flexibility, and Innovation, and supported by a genuine commitment to sustainability and community impact. Brillient’s Talent Acquisition team is seeking a driven, people-focused recruiter ready to build a career in government contracting recruiting. As a Talent Acquisition Recruiter, you'll manage full-cycle recruiting for positions supporting Brillient's federal programs and organizational hiring needs, mentored by a Senior Talent Acquisition Recruiter and TA Manager as you grow toward independently owning your own requisitions. You'll partner with hiring managers to understand their needs, source and screen candidates, and guide the hiring process from initial outreach through onboarding.

What You'll Do

Manage full-cycle recruiting for assigned requisitions, including intake, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer support, under the guidance of the Senior Talent Acquisition Recruiter and TA Manager. Recruit for positions supporting federal client programs and organizational hiring needs, including staffing tied to proposals, new business pursuits, contract transitions, and program start-ups.

Source candidates through active and passive channels, applying sourcing strategies developed with the Senior Recruiter or Manager. Conduct phone screens and structured interviews, and schedule and coordinate your own candidate interviews. Support offer discussions and negotiations, helping close candidates alongside the Senior Recruiter or Manager.

Maintain timely, professional communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process. Partner with hiring managers to understand requisition needs and provide pipeline updates. Partner with the TA Senior Operations Specialist for a smooth handoff from offer acceptance through the new hire's first day. Maintain accurate candidate data and documentation in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), including statuses, feedback, interview stages, and disposition information.

Develop an understanding of federal hiring environments and how security clearance requirements shape sourcing and screening.

Qualifications

Required Education and Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience Candidates must be based in the Kansas City MO area, or National Capital Region Minimum 2-4 years of full-cycle Talent Acquisition, HR, or general recruiting experience.

Due to federal contract requirements, eligibility for this role is limited to U.S. Persons. Experience sourcing candidates through multiple recruiting channels. Experience conducting candidate screens and interviews and evaluating qualifications against position requirements. Hands-on experience using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS), with a strong focus on data accuracy and organized recruiting records.

Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the professionalism to represent Brillient in candidate-facing conversations. Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple requisitions and competing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience recruiting in a government contracting, federal, or similarly regulated environment. Familiarity with labor categories (LCATs), contract staffing requirements, or similar structured staffing models. Experience supporting Defense, Space, Intelligence, or Civilian federal programs. Familiarity with federal security clearance levels and how clearance requirements influence sourcing and candidate screening.

Experience using Paycom or other ATS platforms such as iCIMS, Greenhouse, Workday, or AgileATS.

What We Offer

Fully remote work flexibility Generous paid time off Medical, dental, and vision insurance Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage Voluntary life insurance and long-term disability coverage Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Wellness programs 401(k) retirement plan Competitive compensation Brillient is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Brillient is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the application and interview process.