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Senior Technical Recruiter (Defense/USAF)

At Credence, we support our clients’ mission-critical needs, powered by technology. We provide cutting-edge solutions, including AI/ML, enterprise modernization, and advanced intelligence capabilities, to the largest defense and health federal organizations. Through partnership and trust, we increase mission success for warfighters and secure our nation for a better future.

Credence has an immediate need for an experienced Senior Technical Recruiter specializing in the US Air Force and Defense federal sectors who will be responsible for full life cycle recruiting - sourcing and screening active and passive talent, determining qualifications against open requisitions, submitting candidates to hiring managers for review, as well as supporting the overall administrative hiring processes.

Credence has an upcoming need for an experienced Senior Technical Recruiter who will be responsible for sourcing and screening active and passive talent, determining qualifications against open requisitions, submitting candidates to hiring managers for review, as well as supporting the overall administrative hiring processes. This position will be onboarding this winter 2026 and will be hybrid in Dayton OH.

Requirements

  • Work collaboratively with the Credence Hiring team to identify immediate and future staffing needs, job duties and requirements.
  • Must have demonstrated experience developing targeted recruitment strategies using a variety of resources in order to identify and develop candidates for hiring needs of organization.
  • Post job advertisements, utilize social media resources to network available opportunities and build candidate pipelines, attend job fairs, and maintain applicant tracking system with documentation on all candidates and candidate sourcing.
  • Review and screen on-line job applications, utilize various databases to source and review resumes, identify potentially qualified candidates, initiate contact with and interview interested candidates, send suitable matches to hiring managers.
  • Provide strategic support to the business development/capture efforts by identifying candidates and companies supporting specific programs or customers.
  • Provide support to proposal efforts by engaging with targeted candidates to determine qualifications and obtain required documentation, as well as providing pricing realism for execution and delivery post-award.
    • Bachelor's degree is required. At least five (5) years of demonstrated experience recruiting for IT-focused positions and skill sets, to include, but not limited to:
      • UI/UX Developers
      • AI/ML and Data Scientists/Engineers
      • DevSecOps Developers
      • ServiceNow Developers
      • Front End Java Developers
      • Cloud Network Engineers
      • Solution Data Architect
      • Sr. Software Engineers
      • Cybersecurity Engineers
    • Must have demonstrated experience recruiting for security clearance positions within the DoD, Intel and Civilian Federal contracting environment
    • Experienced with MS Office Suite of applications.
    • Experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems.
    • Knowledgeable of DoD security clearance requirements. Proven candidate sourcing and relationship building skills.
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
    • General knowledge of various employment laws and best practices.
    • Ability to work with various departments and foster a collaborative teamwork environment.
    • Excellent organizational skills.
    • Must be able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
    • Willingness to travel, as necessary.
  • May be required to occasionally lift 10-20 pounds
  • Location: Hybrid - Dayton OH

Please join us, as together we build a better world one mission at a time powered by technology and its people!

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Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Short Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Work From Home
  • Free Food & Snacks
  • Wellness Resources

What this application asks

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First name, Last name, Email, Headline, Please list your full legal first and last name (e.g., John L. Smith II), Please provide your preferred first name, Phone, By providing a phone number and submitting this form you consent to receive SMS text messages from Credence LLC in accordance with our SMS Privacy Policy (https://credence-llc.com/careers/sms-privacy/) Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency may vary. Reply No, to STOP and opt out., Address, Photo, Education, Experience, List any work related certifications or licenses you currently possess, Please comment on how your prior education and experiences qualify you for the type of employment you are seeking., Summary, Resume, Please indicate which active clearances you have, If you have a security clearance not listed, please fill in., Cover letter, Type of work desired, What is your annual salary expectation? (Ranges are welcomed- non-answers may delay your consideration), What date are you available to join Credence as a new hire?, Are you legally authorized to work in the U.S. as a U.S. citizen or Fully Naturalized U.S. Citizen?
, Do you currently or will you in the future, require an immigration sponsorship and/or a host for a work visa authorization (e.g., F1 or H-1B)?  (if hired, verification will be required consistent with federal law.)
, Are you at least 18 years old?  (if no, you may be required to provide authorization to work)
, How did you hear about us? Was it a job board or an employee? Do tell...., Have you ever worked for Credence before?
If yes, what year and in what role?, Credence honors our Service Members and wonder if you are a Veteran or have Veteran status?, Credence honors our Service Members and their spouses, have you ever been a Military Spouse?, Do you have any relatives employed by this organization?, I have disclosed all information that is relevant and should be considered applicable to my candidacy for employment. 

I understand, where permissible under applicable state and local law, I may be subject to a pre-employment drug test after receiving a conditional offer of employment, and must receive a negative result for illegal drug use before being permitted to commence work with Company. I understand, where permissible under applicable state and local law, I may be subject to a pre-employment medical examination after receiving a conditional offer of employment, and must meet the qualifications for the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, before being permitted to commence work with Company. I understand, where permissible under applicable state and local law, I may be subject to a pre-employment background check after receiving a conditional offer of employment to investigate my criminal background and other matters related to my suitability for employment. Initial to agree., I hereby certify that the information given by me is true in all respects. I authorize Company and its representatives to contact my prior employers and all others (with the exception of my current employer, only if I have marked "May we contact your present employer" on this application as "No") for the purpose of verification of the information I have supplied and release same from any liability resulting from the information released. I authorize employers, schools and other persons named on this application to provide any information or transcripts requested. Initials to agree, I understand employment with Company is also contingent on my providing sufficient documentation necessary to establish my identity and eligibility to work in the United States. 

If employed, I understand that as a condition of employment that I may be required to agree to and sign a non-solicitation, non-disclosure, and/or other similar agreements. I also agree to notify the organization during the pre-employment process of any non-solicitation, non-disclosure, and/or other similar agreements that I may have already signed with current and former employers. 

I expressly understand and agree that, if employed, my employment, having no specified term, is based upon mutual consent and may be terminated at-will, with or without cause, by either party (Company or me) without prior notice to the other, unless otherwise prohibited by law. 

I understand that no representation, whether oral or written, by any representative or agent of Company, at any time, can constitute an implied or express contract of employment. I further understand no representative or agent of Company has the authority to enter into an agreement for employment for any specified period of time or to make any change in any policy, procedure, benefit or other terms or condition of employment other than in a document signed by an authorized representative. 

I understand that the technical processing and transmission of the application, including my personal information, may involve (a) transmissions over various networks, including the transfer of this information to the United States and/or other countries for storage, processing and use by Company, its affiliates, and their agents; and (b) changes to conform and adapt to technical requirements of connecting networks and devices. Accordingly, I agree to permit such parties to make such transmissions and changes, and hereby provide the necessary consent for the same. Initial to agree., Do you currently meet the worksite location requirements for being On-site or Hybrid as defined in the job description?, If “No”, are you willing to relocate to meet this requirement? Please note that candidates who are unable to work onsite or relocate will not meet the position requirements.

  • How many years have you worked collaboratively to identify immediate and future staffing needs, job duties and requirements? choose any
  • Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? yes / no
  • What are your annual salary expectations in USD?
  • Provide strategic support to the business development/capture efforts by identifying candidates and companies supporting specific programs or customers. yes / no
  • Provide support to proposal efforts by engaging with targeted candidates to determine qualifications and obtain required documentation, as well as providing pricing realism for execution and delivery post-award. yes / no
  • Bachelor's degree is required. At least five (5) years of demonstrated experience recruiting for IT-focused positions and skill sets, to include, but not limited to: yes / no
  • Have you ever sourced and hired AI/ML and Data Scientists/Engineers? yes / no
  • Have you sourced and hired DevSecOps Developers before? yes / no
  • Do you meet the US Citizenship requirement for this role? yes / no
  • Do you have experience recruiting for security clearance positions within the DoD, Intel and Civilian Federal contracting environment? yes / no
  • Which Applicant Tracking Systems have you worked with in the passed 5yrs?
  • Do you have working knowledgeable for filling DoD Secret security clearance requirements? yes / no
  • Are you comfortable working in a deadline driven work environment to identify and resolve problems? yes / no
  • Are you willing to conduct occasional travel, as necessary? yes / no
  • Have you filled techincial roles for the USAF? yes / no
  • What USAF programs have your recruiter for in the passed 3 years?

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