Recruiter, Public Sector

At Scale AI, our mission is to accelerate the development of AI applications that serve both commercial and government sectors. As the leading AI data foundry, we power mission-critical use cases across national security, defense, and intelligence. With our recent Series F round, we’re expanding our efforts to deliver high-impact AI capabilities for government partners—requiring top talent in go-to-market (GTM), delivery, and operations roles to scale our presence and execution in public sector programs.

We’re seeking an experienced Public Sector Recruiter with a strong track record of hiring cleared talent for GTM, Delivery, and Operations functions, such as program management, federal capture and BD, solutions engineering, and technical delivery. In this role, you’ll own end-to-end recruiting strategy for business-critical roles that support federal growth and execution. You’ll collaborate closely with public sector leadership, navigate the nuances of cleared hiring, and drive proactive talent engagement in a highly competitive and compliance-driven environment.

You will:

• Full-cycle recruiting for public sector GTM, Delivery, and Operations roles
• Partner with public sector leaders to define hiring needs that support AI-driven mission delivery across defense, intelligence, and federal programs
• Source and engage cleared professionals (e.g. TS/SCI, CI Poly) across government talent pools.
• Provide market insights on cleared talent availability, compensation norms, and role design to inform hiring strategies.
• Build trusted relationships with candidates, understanding their career motivations and clearance sensitivities.
• Influence hiring teams with data on funnel health, speed to hire, and competitive positioning.
• Ensure all recruiting practices align with clearance, compliance, and diversity requirements.
• Create a high-touch experience for candidates, collaborating with recruiting ops and business partners to manage logistics and communications.
• Contribute to strategic projects to improve recruiting efficiency, candidate quality, and employer brand within the public sector.

You have:

• 5+ years of recruiting experience, including 2+ years focused on cleared hiring for GTM, Delivery, or Operations roles within defense or public sector contracting.
• Strong knowledge of federal contracting environments and how business roles support mission delivery and program execution.
• Proven ability to engage passive candidates in secure or mission-focused sectors.
• Familiarity with clearance levels (TS/SCI, Poly) and related recruiting compliance standards.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills; able to advise senior leaders and adapt to evolving priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with attention to discretion and candidate experience.
• A data-informed approach to pipeline management and recruiting strategy.
• A collaborative mindset and high sense of ownership in a fast-moving, mission-driven environment.