Director Of Recruiting Operations Jobs in Reston, VA

Client Requirements: applicants MUST BE US Citizens and be able to obtain Public Trust clearance

At Capital Technology Group (CTG), our teams are passionate about modernizing how the federal government delivers software. We partner with federal agencies to build secure, scalable, and mission-driven solutions that make a meaningful impact on millions of people. Recognized by The Washington Post as a Top Workplace in 2025 and 2026. CTG fosters a culture rooted in our core values. Our values guide how we work together and support one another, creating an environment where employees feel trusted, empowered, and encouraged to grow both personally and professionally.

CTG is seeking a strategic, driven, and experienced Director of Recruiting to lead and scale our talent acquisition function. In this role, you will oversee full-cycle recruiting across technical and non-technical positions supporting government contracts, proposals, strategic growth initiatives, and new program efforts. You will be responsible for developing and executing recruiting strategies, partnering with executive leadership and business stakeholders, and building a high-performing talent acquisition team that enables the company's continued growth.

Capital Technology Group is experiencing rapid growth, with a strong focus on purposeful and mission-driven work. As we continue to expand, we're looking for a recruiting leader who is passionate about attracting exceptional talent, building scalable recruiting processes, mentoring and developing recruiters, and serving as a strategic advisor to hiring managers and executive leadership. You'll play a critical role in shaping CTG's workforce strategy, strengthening our employer brand, and positioning the company for long-term success in the highly competitive government contracting market. We move fast, work closely together, and value trust, adaptability, innovation, and collaboration in everything we do.

• Lead CTG's talent acquisition strategy to support government contracts, proposals, and long-term business growth.
• Oversee full-cycle recruiting across technical and non-technical positions while ensuring an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience.
• Partner with executive leadership, hiring managers, and program teams to develop workforce plans and hiring strategies.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing recruiting team.
• Drive innovative sourcing strategies and cultivate talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Lead proposal staffing efforts by developing and maintaining contingent candidate pipelines.
• Optimize recruiting processes, tools, and metrics to improve efficiency, quality, and scalability.
• Oversee employer branding and recruiting marketing initiatives to strengthen CTG's presence in the GovCon market.
• Ensure recruiting practices remain compliant with federal contracting requirements and industry best practices.
• Stay informed on GovCon hiring trends, labor market conditions, and security clearance requirements to proactively adapt recruiting strategies.

• Priority given to candidates located in the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) area.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of recruiting experience, including technical and/or GovCon recruiting.
• 2+ years of experience leading or mentoring recruiting teams.
• Proven experience developing recruiting strategies and partnering with senior leadership.
• Strong knowledge of technical recruiting, security clearance requirements, and government contracting.
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems, sourcing tools, and recruiting analytics.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

• Experience leading talent acquisition within a federal government contractor.
• Experience recruiting for cleared positions (Secret, TS, TS/SCI, CI Poly).
• Experience supporting proposal staffing and capture efforts.
• Experience with Greenhouse or a similar ATS.
• Strong professional network within the GovCon and cleared technology community.

We are committed to offering a competitive salary for this position, with an estimated range of $110k to $140k annually. Please note that this range is intended to provide a general idea of what to expect. The final offer may vary based on experience, skills, and other factors.

Join our team and be part of a company that values growth, innovation, and making a difference. Capital Technology Group is not just a place to work—it's a place to thrive.