AI training contract
Defense & Cleared Workforce Recruiter
Business Operations · USD 35-65 an hour. · 1 opening
Defense & Cleared Workforce Recruiter is contract work for micro1, reviewing and correcting what AI models produce in business operations. The output of the job is expert judgement written down: a model gives an answer, someone who knows the subject decides whether it is right and explains why.
What it requires. No credential is stated on this listing beyond experience in the field.
What it pays. USD 35 to USD 65 an hour, as published by micro1. Rates in this category track how rare the credential is rather than how hard the work is.
Where. The listing states United States only.
Skills named: Full-cycle recruiting, Clearance fluency, Cleared sourcing, Military/veteran translation, Compliance awareness.
Applications are made on micro1, not here. WFA Digital is independent of micro1 and may receive a referral fee if you are hired, at no cost to you.
Full listing, as published by micro1
Job Title: Defense & Cleared Workforce Recruiter Job Type: Full-time Location: Remote, US-based only. The Role Join our team as a Defense & Cleared Workforce Recruiter, where you'll play a pivotal role in building pipelines of highly qualified, security-cleared talent for mission-critical U.S. government work. In this specialized recruiting role, you'll leverage your expertise in federal, military, and veteran communities to source and place cleared professionals for impactful positions across the defense sector. What You'll Do Manage full-cycle recruiting for a diverse set of cleared roles, including sourcing, evaluating, and closing candidates across multiple cleared domains and locations. Develop and nurture pipelines of security-cleared talent, encompassing federal civilians, military officers, veterans, enlisted/NCO personnel, and professionals with prior U.S. government experience. Leverage specialized cleared sourcing channels (ClearanceJobs, ClearedJobs.net) and military transition networks (SkillBridge, TAP, Hiring Our Heroes) to connect with top-tier candidates. Screen candidates for clearance level, status, and eligibility, ensuring all outreach and qualification processes remain fully compliant with federal guidelines. Coordinate clearance verification in partnership with Facility Security Officers (FSOs) and customer security offices, using self-reported information as a preliminary filter. Translate military experience (MOS/rate, service history) into role fit, building rapport and trust with transitioning service members and veterans. Partner closely with hiring managers to define requirements, set realistic timelines, and deliver an outstanding candidate experience from sourcing through offer. What We're Looking For 5–8 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with significant focus on cleared, defense, or government-contracting (GovCon) talent acquisition. Demonstrated success placing security-cleared candidates, with active sourcing experience in cleared talent pools and proprietary channels. In-depth understanding of U.S. security clearances (Secret, TS, TS/SCI, poly), including reactivation windows, reciprocity, and compliance boundaries in candidate conversations. Fluency in interpreting military/veteran backgrounds, including reading MOS/rate and engaging credibly with transitioning service members. Familiarity with clearance verification workflows and collaboration with FSOs or security offices. Expert sourcing, screening, and stakeholder-management abilities; adept at building pipelines for location-locked, hard-to-fill cleared roles. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; highly organized and metrics-oriented. U.S.-based recruitment professional Preferred Experience recruiting for specialized domains such as maritime/navy, drone/UAS, or combat operators. Background as a military recruiter, FSO, or veteran. Familiarity with contingent, project-based, or RPO staffing models in the defense or federal sector.
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Rate, openings and requirements checked 2026-09-25 against micro1's own public postings.