Brandy Blevins
@brandyblevins
Experienced Senior Technical Recruiter specializing in cleared talent acquisition.
What I'm looking for
I am a resourceful and highly experienced Senior Technical Recruiter and Talent Acquisition Leader with 20 years of success in leading full lifecycle recruiting for technical and security-cleared talent across the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and federal civilian agencies. My practical, hands-on approach has enabled me to build strong pipelines, cultivate lasting candidate relationships, and align talent strategy with fast-moving contract and program demands.
Throughout my career, I have specialized in sourcing and hiring professionals with TS/SCI and Polygraph clearances for roles in cybersecurity, cloud architecture, software development, DevOps, AI/ML, and systems engineering. I bring deep knowledge of federal hiring regulations and advanced sourcing techniques, ensuring compliance and efficiency in recruitment processes. My key achievements include successfully hiring hundreds of security-cleared professionals and providing hiring market intelligence to optimize competitive recruiting strategies.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Sr. Talent Acquisition Manager
Full Visibility
Feb 2023 - Present (2 years 6 months)
Led full lifecycle recruiting for highly cleared technical professionals supporting federal law enforcement, intelligence, and national security missions. Partnered closely with hiring managers and program leads to define role requirements, build targeted sourcing strategies, and align hiring goals with program objectives.
Recruiting Manager
Plus3 IT Systems
Feb 2022 - Feb 2023 (1 year)
Directed full lifecycle technical recruiting for highly cleared professionals supporting DoD and Intelligence Community contracts, with a focus on mission-critical cloud transformation, cybersecurity, and DevSecOps initiatives. Led the development of branded job descriptions, outreach messaging, and sourcing campaigns to strengthen employer visibility and attract top-tier TS/SCI and Full Scope Pol
Senior Technical Recruiter
Microsoft
May 2021 - Oct 2021 (5 months)
Managed full-cycle recruitment for highly cleared engineers and cloud professionals supporting federal and defense customers. Worked cross-functionally with hiring teams and security partners to assess clearance eligibility and ensure alignment with sensitive contract requirements.
Recruiting Lead
Govplace
Mar 2018 - May 2021 (3 years 2 months)
Led full lifecycle recruiting for cleared and non-cleared technical professionals supporting federal civilian agencies and defense contractors across multiple programs. Recruited for a wide range of IT and engineering roles, including software development, cybersecurity, systems administration, and program/project support.
Senior Technical Recruiter
NES Associates
Aug 2016 - Mar 2018 (1 year 7 months)
Led full lifecycle recruiting for highly cleared professionals (TS/SCI and Poly) supporting classified DoD and Intelligence Community programs across cybersecurity, software development, and network engineering. Partnered with program managers, hiring leads, and Facility Security Officers (FSOs) to ensure talent acquisition strategies aligned with program requirements, clearance levels, and rapid
Senior Technical Recruiter
InfoReliance
Aug 2010 - Apr 2015 (4 years 8 months)
Led full lifecycle recruiting efforts for highly technical, security-cleared professionals supporting classified DoD and Intelligence Community (IC) programs aligned with national security objectives. Specialized in sourcing and securing candidates with TS/SCI and Polygraph clearances for high-demand roles in cybersecurity, cloud engineering, software development, and systems architecture.
Senior Technical Recruiter
Gap Solutions
Apr 2009 - Aug 2010 (1 year 4 months)
Led cleared and non-cleared technical recruiting for federal agencies and defense contractors. Worked closely with program managers and hiring teams to develop sourcing strategies for upcoming contract needs.
Recruiting Manager
Contemporary Nursing Solutions
Mar 2007 - Mar 2009 (2 years)
Managed recruiting operations for nursing professionals. Focused on talent acquisition and candidate placement.
Technical Recruiter
ESC
Aug 2006 - Mar 2007 (7 months)
Recruited technical professionals for various roles. Supported staffing needs for client projects.
Senior Healthcare Recruiter
QuadrantInc.
Jun 2005 - Aug 2006 (1 year 2 months)
Managed full-cycle recruitment for healthcare professionals. Focused on sourcing and placing top talent in medical facilities.
Technical Recruiter
Volt
Oct 2004 - Jun 2005 (8 months)
Recruited technical talent for various industries. Supported client staffing requirements and candidate pipelines.
Education
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T.C. Williams High School
High School Diploma, General Studies
1991 - 1995
Completed high school education, focusing on core subjects and preparing for future career endeavors. Developed foundational skills in various academic disciplines.
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