Recruiter Principal

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Fort Worth, TX, USA
In-Office
29-29 Hourly
Senior level
Security • Cybersecurity
The Role
Perform full‑lifecycle recruiting (30–40 requisitions), source and build diverse pipelines, advise hiring managers, track recruiting metrics, attend events and customer sites, train others, and support proposal efforts. Role requires autonomy, federal contracting recruiting experience, and occasional evenings/weekend work and travel.
Summary Generated by Built In

Amentum is currently seeking a Mid-level Recruiter to support our Sustainment & Analytic Line of Business.  This position is primarily remote. This position would join an existing team of Recruiters who perform together as a center of excellence within the organization.  This position is remote and operates with a high degree of autonomy as the Recruiter will be given the tools they need, and latitude required to produce results.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Performs full lifecycle recruitment for a number of disciplines and customers; handles approximately 30 – 40 requisitions at a time.

  • Develops and executes effective and efficient recruitment and sourcing strategies, identifies a qualified and diverse candidate pool from which a hiring decision can be made in an expedient and compliant manner.

  • Sources, networks and actively builds relationships to ensure an adequate pipeline of candidates effectively meets hiring needs and supports new business initiatives.

  • Attends recruiting events and performs incumbent captures on customer sites.

  • Adapts to changing business priorities with a focus on accountability, communication, and customer service.

  • Utilizes cleared job boards, networking, ATS, social media and other recruitment channels to find top talent for each requisition.

  • Builds rapport with candidates and potential candidates though timely and honest communications.

  • Manages and coordinates multiple recruitment activities simultaneously.

  • May train other Recruiters or Coordinators on effective sourcing, closing, or other professional development topics geared towards Recruiters.

  • Accurately tracks and reports on recruiting activities.

  • Provides guidance to Hiring Managers on recruitment strategies, processes, procedures, and best practices.

  • May be required to write job descriptions and support proposal efforts.

  • Performs other related duties as required.

  • Some evenings, weekends, and travel may be required to support business requirements during surge periods (proposals and contract awards).

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field is required; Experience in lieu of education will be considered

  • Sourcing & Recruiting experience within the Federal Government Contracting Community

  • Five or more years of full cycle recruiting experience

  • Experience recruiting for SCA contracts is desired

  • Customer focused and mission driven

  • Excellent time management and prioritization skills

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

  • Effective teammate, elevates others around themselves by teaching communicating and helping

  • High level of emotional intelligence, an effective leader, and a desire to foster teamwork among peers

  • Self-starter, ability to work with minimal supervision

  • Outstanding analytical skills, creativity and problem-solving abilities

  • Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

       

Compensation Details:

US: $28.84

       

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.


Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Paid time off and holidays

  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

  • Educational reimbursement

  • Parental leave

  • Employee stock purchase plan

  • Tax-saving options

  • Disability and life insurance

  • Pet insurance


Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

       

Original Posting:

08/19/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

       

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related field (experience may substitute)
  • Five or more years of full cycle recruiting experience
  • Sourcing and recruiting experience within the Federal Government Contracting community
  • Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and cleared job boards for sourcing
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Strong time management, prioritization, and ability to work with minimal supervision (self-starter)
  • Ability to build relationships, network, and maintain candidate pipelines
  • Ability to track and report recruiting activities accurately
  • Ability to attend recruiting events and travel to customer sites as needed
  • Experience recruiting for SCA (Service Contract Act) contracts

Amentum Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Amentum and has not been reviewed or approved by Amentum.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare offerings are described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision plans and multiple PPO/HSA options. Mental health support via an employee assistance program and other wellness resources is also included in the benefits mix.
  • Retirement Support Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through a 401(k) plan with employer matching. Profit-sharing contributions and immediate or near-term vesting in some cases further strengthen the retirement value proposition.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off benefits are presented as solid for the sector, including tiered PTO accrual by tenure and a set of paid holidays. Role-dependent flexible or remote work options and leave programs add to perceived work-life support.

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The Company
HQ: Chantilly, VA
18,261 Employees

What We Do

Amentum is a premier global technical and engineering services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. We draw from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics. Headquartered in Germantown, Md., we employ more than 20,000 people in 48 states and 28 foreign countries and territories. Visit us at amentum.com to explore how we deliver excellence for our customers’ most vital missions.

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