Executive Recruiter - Corporate Services

Position Description & Qualifications

We are expanding our Talent Acquisition team and seeking a highly strategic Executive Recruiter to lead full-cycle recruitment for senior-level and critical leadership roles. This is an opportunity to partner directly with executive leadership and shape the organization’s talent strategy while contributing to a collaborative and high-performing TA function.

 

Hybrid role requiring onsite presence in Herndon VA 3 days per week. Candidates must reside in the DC, Maryland, or Virginia area. 

 

As an Executive Recruiter, you will own the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for leadership, and hard-to-fill roles across Corporate and key business units. You will function as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, driving proactive talent strategies and delivering high-impact hiring outcomes. 

 

In this role, you will provide:

• Executive Talent Strategy & Search Support

• Lead full-cycle executive searches for Director, VP, and mission-critical leadership roles within defense and federal programs
• Partner with senior leadership to define hiring strategies aligned to contract requirements, program growth, and recompete efforts
• Conduct talent mapping across government contractors, federal agencies, and military leadership pipelines

• Stakeholder & Leadership Partnership

• Serve as a strategic advisor to executives and hiring leaders
• Facilitate intake sessions, calibration discussions, and executive-level debriefs
• Provide market intelligence, compensation insights, and competitor talent trends

• Candidate Engagement & Assessment

• Conduct in-depth interviews focused on leadership competencies, cultural alignment, and organizational impact
• Deliver a high-touch, white-glove candidate experience for executive talent
• Manage and nurture relationships with passive candidates and long-term talent pipelines

• Offer Negotiation & Closing

• Lead complexes offer negotiations in partnership with HR and leadership
• Influence and guide decision-making to successfully close top-tier candidates

• Operational Excellence & Reporting

• Maintain accurate and confidential records in the ATS (SuccessFactors or similar)
• Track and report on executive recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill, slate quality, and diversity outcomes
• Ensure an elevated level of discretion and professionalism throughout the search process

• Market Intelligence & Continuous Improvement

• • Stay informed on industry trends, competitor hiring activity, and executive talent movements
  • Contribute to the evolution of executive recruiting best practices within the organization

 

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A United States Citizenship
• A bachelor’s degree Or a High School Diploma and 4 years of additional years of experience

• 7 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with a focus on executive or senior-level hiring
• Strong understanding of federal hiring compliance and contract-driven recruiting environments
• Ability to influence and partner effectively with senior executives and program
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience using an ATS (e.g., SuccessFactors or similar systems) leadership
• Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate closely with senior leaders (VPs, C-suite)
• Advise on talent market conditions, compensation, and hiring strategy
• Calibrate expectations and align multiple decision-makers

• Executive search & sourcing

• Identify and engage passive candidates (not actively applying)
• Conduct market mapping and competitor analysis
• Use tools like LinkedIn Recruiter and internal networks
• Build pipelines for niche or leadership talent

• 7 years of combined experience in the following Talent Acquisition areas:
• ATS/Recruiting systems and HRIS databases
• Full lifecycle recruiting; (Candidate attraction, Sourcing, candidate screening, networking, assessing, as well as recruiting, pre-employment, and regulatory compliance)
• Federal and/or State & Local government, contracting experience
• Strong offer negotiation

• Lead compensation discussions (salary, equity, incentives)
• Navigate counter offers and complex negotiations
• Ensure smooth onboarding for senior hires

• Proven creative ability in developing and implementing effective sourcing strategies, including online engagement, social media strategies, networking and more
• Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office Suite
• The ability to adapt quickly to change
• 10% travel required

 

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Active related certifications

 

If you are interested in supporting and working with an enthusiastic Talent Acquisition Team- then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/what-we-offer. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: [email protected] or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email [email protected].

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities. Benefits – Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan

To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us.

Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco’s external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: [email protected].