Job description

D&G Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead full‑lifecycle hiring for highly skilled, cleared professionals (Secret, TS/SCI, Polygraph) supporting DoD, IC, and space programs. You will partner closely with leadership and program teams to fill mission‑critical technical and engineering roles across fast‑moving contracts and proposals. Key Responsibilities • Source and engage cleared, hard‑to‑fill technical talent using advanced sourcing strategies and cleared job boards • Translate defense labor categories and program requirements into targeted recruiting plans • Conduct detailed screening for technical alignment and clearance eligibility • Support rapid‑turn proposal staffing, including contingent and key‑personnel identification • Provide competitive market intelligence on compensation, talent availability, and clearance timelines • Manage candidates and requisitions within ATS Required Qualifications • 8+ years of full‑lifecycle recruiting experience in DoD, IC, aerospace, or cleared environments • Strong familiarity with defense acquisition environments, labor categories, FAR/DFARS staffing constraints, and proposal‑driven recruiting timelines • Proven sourcing mastery with the ability to identify and engage passive, hard‑to‑find technical talent • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the discretion to handle sensitive information and act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership • Demonstrated success hiring for Secret, TS/SCI, and Polygraph roles • U.S. citizenship and Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience Why choose us? We invest in our employees in all aspects of their life and we value family. We offer market-competitive salary, a generous PTO package, and comprehensive medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans. We also offer 401K, short/long-term disability insurance, a fun and engaging culture, and training opportunities to keep you up to speed with the latest technologies.  Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law. Know Your Rights Poster E-Verify Participation Poster (uscis.gov) ‍ Accommodations If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable workplace accommodation for any part of our employment process, please contact the Human Resources Staff by sending an email to hr@dngsolutions.com . This option is reserved only for individuals who are requesting reasonable workplace accommodation. It is not intended for other purposes or inquiries. Notification for current or previously cleared professionals: Official U.S. Government information appearing in the public domain shall not automatically be considered UNCLASSIFIED or approved for public release. D&G recognizes that information contained in resumes of current or previously cleared professionals may be sensitive, containing potentially proprietary and/or protected information. Protected Information is considered classified, in the process of a classification determination, or unclassified, but protected by statute. Therefore, all resumes should be approved for public release by a U.S. Government Official with Original Classification Authority, prior to posting the resume to D&G ’s applicant tracking system. By submitting my resume, I understand that I am NOT authorized to upload content with Official U.S. Government information that is considered, sensitive, proprietary, or protected.

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Source and engage cleared, hard‑to‑fill technical talent using advanced sourcing strategies and cleared job boards
Translate defense labor categories and program requirements into targeted recruiting plans
Conduct detailed screening for technical alignment and clearance eligibility
Support rapid‑turn proposal staffing, including contingent and key‑personnel identification
Provide competitive market intelligence on compensation, talent availability, and clearance timelines
Manage candidates and requisitions within ATS
8+ years of full‑lifecycle recruiting experience in DoD, IC, aerospace, or cleared environments
Strong familiarity with defense acquisition environments, labor categories, FAR/DFARS staffing constraints, and proposal‑driven recruiting timelines
Proven sourcing mastery with the ability to identify and engage passive, hard‑to‑find technical talent
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the discretion to handle sensitive information and act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership
Demonstrated success hiring for Secret, TS/SCI, and Polygraph roles
U.S. citizenship and Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
Know Your Rights Poster
E-Verify Participation Poster (uscis.gov)

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