Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
Job Description
Benefits and Culture
ICF offers a role that blends hybrid work near Reston with the opportunity to drive impactful IT modernization through cleared technical recruiting. As a global advisory and technology services firm, ICF combines deep expertise with cutting edge technology to help clients navigate change and solve complex challenges. We foster a workplace where colleagues collaborate, share knowledge, and grow together. ICF is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodations during the application and employment process. For details on workplace rights and benefits, see the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act information.
Location: Reston, VA with a hybrid work arrangement. Salary: USD 108,476 to 184,409 per year.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a subject matter expert in full lifecycle recruiting for technical and cleared talent, supporting complex and mission‑critical roles
- Lead end-to-end recruitment across a range of technical positions, including Software Engineers, Cloud Engineers, Cybersecurity professionals, Platform Architects, Business Analysts, and more
- Partner closely with hiring managers and program leaders as a trusted advisor, developing a deep understanding of business needs, role requirements, and clearance expectations
- Support capture and proposal efforts, including incumbent capture, pipeline development, and identifying KP and non‑KP talent
- Build and maintain strong candidate pipelines leveraging creative sourcing strategies across active and passive channels, talent mapping, referrals, and networking
- Identify and secure hard-to-find technical and cleared talent across multiple geographies and time-sensitive hiring needs
- Promote ICF opportunities within both the technical and cleared communities through networking, referrals, social media, and industry engagement
- Leverage internal talent sources to drive mobility, employee referrals, and alumni engagement
- Maintain accurate data in Workday ATS, ensuring compliance with EEO, OFCCP, and government/security hiring requirements
- Deliver market intelligence and talent insights across technical skill sets, clearance levels, and competitive landscapes
Requirements
- 5+ years of full lifecycle technical recruiting experience, with a strong focus on cleared recruiting
- 2+ years supporting federal or DOW space
- 3+ years of sourcing expertise, including passive candidate engagement in cleared talent pools
- 3+ years working within compliance frameworks (OFCCP, government regulations, or similar)
- Candidate must reside in the U.S., be authorized to work in the U.S., and all work must be performed in the U.S.
Technology
- Workday ATS
- Microsoft Office
Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider that blends deep expertise with leading technology to help clients tackle their most complex challenges, manage change, and shape the future. We are committed to a workplace where everyone can thrive and pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer. Our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate to reach personal and professional goals. For more information, review our EEO policy. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Reasonable accommodations are available, including for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs. To request accommodations, please email [email protected]; all information will be kept confidential. Learn about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings under the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act.