Julian Shapiro

About Julian Shapiro

I’m a recruiter who thrives at the intersection of purpose and growth, helping…

Experience

1. Talent Acquisition Specialist

   Cohere Technology Group

   Aug 2023 — Present

   Spearheaded full-cycle technical recruiting for highly cleared roles supporting national security programs. Specialized in sourcing niche, cleared candidates (TS and above) across domains like software engineering, DevSecOps, and cyber. Built and maintained pipelines using ClearanceJobs, HireEZ, and my own cold outreach strategies, successfully engaging top talent in a highly competitive market. Also supported capture efforts through targeted market research and staffing input for federal proposals.· Led full-cycle recruitment for technical and cleared positions, from sourcing and screening to negotiating offers and onboarding, ensuring a consistent pipeline of high-quality candidates across multiple domains.· Developed and maintained strong candidate pipelines using platforms like ClearanceJobs, HireEZ, and internal ATS tools, focusing on high-demand roles in software engineering, DevSecOps, and cyber.· Partnered closely with hiring managers and leadership to align recruiting strategies with long-term business and contract needs, particularly within mission-critical government programs.· Conducted market research and competitive intelligence to identify federal contract opportunities (e.g, SAM.gov), providing detailed analysis to inform capture and proposal strategy.· Supported proposal development efforts by gathering staffing data, drafting labor category descriptions, and identifying qualified key personnel for bids.· Acted as a key liaison between talent acquisition and business development, ensuring hiring efforts supported pipeline growth and program delivery capabilities.