Government & Defense Recruitment · Common Questions

Government & Defense Retained Recruitment — Frequently Asked Questions

Everything about working with TFS on government & defense recruitment — timelines, credentials, guarantees, pricing, and how retained search differs from alternatives.

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We recruit for a wide range of government & defense roles across 3 specializations. Our focus is individual contributors through director level — professional and specialist placements where sector knowledge matters.
Retained recruitment means one dedicated recruiter works exclusively on your role. They conduct active passive candidate outreach, pre-screen credentials and qualifications, and present only candidates who genuinely meet your brief. Contingency firms work dozens of roles simultaneously and prioritise speed over quality. Staffing firms place temporary workers rather than permanent hires. Our retained model is built for permanent placements where getting it right the first time matters.
Most government & defense placements are completed within 21–40 business days. Roles requiring rare specialisations may take toward the longer end. We communicate a realistic timeline at the start and send weekly written progress updates throughout.
Yes — credential and certification pre-screening is part of every government & defense search. We verify the relevant credentials before presenting any candidate to you.
Every permanent retained placement includes a 90-day guarantee. If the placed professional departs or is released within 90 days for reasons covered under our guarantee terms, we conduct a full replacement search at no additional fee.
Yes. The 25-minute consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation to engage. You will leave with a clear picture of what a retained search looks like, a realistic timeline, and compensation benchmarks — whether you proceed with TFS or not.
Permanent only. We do not place temporary, contract, or interim staff. Our focus is permanent retained placements where long-term fit is the primary objective.
We recruit across the United States. Our passive candidate networks and direct outreach capabilities mean we are not geographically limited — though we account for geographic market dynamics in compensation benchmarking for every search.
Yes. Many clients engage us across multiple roles at once. Contact us during your initial consultation to discuss multi-search arrangements and engagement structures.
Retained search engagements are priced as a percentage of the placed professional's first-year compensation. A portion is paid at engagement to ensure dedicated recruiter commitment. Book a free consultation for specific pricing details for your role — no pressure, no obligation.

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