David Kevin Mortham

Principal Technical Recruiter

Iconma

Sep 2025 - Current (1 year)

Recruited and placed cleared IT professionals supporting DoD and Aerospace programs, including roles requiring Active Secret, TS, and TS/SCI clearances. Partnered with program managers, hiring managers, and security teams to understand contract requirements, clearance levels, and compliance constraints. Full-cycle recruiting for technical roles such as Systems Engineers, Cybersecurity Analysts, Network Engineers, Software Developers, and Cloud Engineers. Sourced cleared candidates using Boolean search, cleared job boards, referrals, and professional networks while maintaining strict confidentiality standards. Conducted in-depth technical and clearance pre-screens to validate eligibility, polygraph status, and program alignment.

Principal Technical Recruiter

The Fountain Group

Dec 2022 - Sep 2025 (2 years 10 months)

Built and managed a strong pipeline using advanced Boolean search, LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals, and niche sourcing platforms. Delivered 10-12+ qualified candidates per week and consistently averaged $13,000+ in weekly Spread/Gross Margin, ranking among the firm's highest producers. Averaged 3+ technical placements per month, consistently exceeding recruiting and revenue targets. Supported Fortune 500 clients including Salesforce, Google, and Yahoo, delivering talent for mission-critical engineering and product initiatives. Successfully recruited for SMB and startup clients, adapting hiring strategies to fast-paced, evolving technical environments. Full-cycle technical recruiting across roles such as Software Engineers, Data Engineers, Dev

Technical Delivery Manager (Recruitment Manager)

The Fountain Group

Dec 2020 - Dec 2022 (2 years 1 month)

Directed technical delivery for the IT division, expanding The Fountain Group's IT, AI/ML, and engineering book of business, including growing aerospace & manufacturing IT accounts (highlight: Boeing). Built and managed a high-performing recruiter team through coaching on sourcing strategy, market analytics, technical qualification, and client communication. Designed and implemented KPI dashboards tracking submittals, interviews, placements, and time-to-fill, increasing recruiter productivity and reducing cycle times. Guided hiring strategies for Artificial Intelligence, SaaS Engineering, Machine Learning, Data Science, Vehicle Technology, Manufacturing Systems, and cybersecurity roles. Conducted daily standups, weekly performance reviews,

Technical Recruiter

The Fountain Group

Jun 2014 - Dec 2020 (6 years 7 months)

Delivered high-volume and specialized technical placements for enterprise technology initiatives, supporting software, cloud, and engineering teams across multiple Fortune 100 clients. Developed global sourcing strategies leveraging LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Stack Overflow, and Al-driven tools to surface passive technical talent. Provided clients with market intelligence insights such as compensation trends, talent availability, and competitive hiring data to drive informed workforce planning. Mentored new recruiters on advanced sourcing, Boolean search, technical vetting, and stakeholder communication. Supported hiring for startups and emerging tech organizations, tailoring recruitment strategies to dynamic and scaling environments.

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