Meagan O'leary
About Meagan O'leary
Meagan O'Leary is a Federal Technical Recruiter at Kforce Inc, where she specializes in recruiting for technical roles requiring security clearances. With a background in sales and a degree in Criminology, she effectively collaborates with leaders to identify competencies for various positions.
Work at Kforce
Meagan O'leary has been employed at Kforce Inc as a Federal Technical Recruiter since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for recruiting both non-cleared and cleared individuals, including those with Department of Defense (DOD) Secret, Top Secret, and TS/SCI clearances. She consults with business and functional leaders to define the competencies required for specific roles. O'leary supports recruitment for major federal programs, including the Social Security Administration, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the Department of Defense. She maintains frequent contact with consultants after placement to ensure high levels of consultant care.
Education and Expertise
Meagan O'leary earned her Bachelor's degree in Criminology from the University of North Carolina Wilmington, where she studied from 2017 to 2021. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation for her current role in federal technical recruitment. O'leary is skilled in using complex Boolean searches for candidate sourcing on platforms such as Clearance Jobs, LinkedIn, and Indeed. This expertise allows her to effectively identify and engage potential candidates for a wide range of technical roles.
Background
Before joining Kforce, Meagan O'leary held various positions that contributed to her recruitment skills. She worked as a Sales Representative at Aptive Environmental for four months in 2021 in Parsippany, New Jersey. Additionally, she served as an Account Executive at Zullix for four months in 2021 in a remote capacity. Earlier in her career, she was a Bridal Stylist at David's Bridal for eleven months in Wilmington, North Carolina. These roles provided her with diverse experiences that enhance her capabilities in recruitment.
Achievements
In her role as a Federal Technical Recruiter, Meagan O'leary has successfully recruited and placed a wide range of technical roles, including Cyber Security Engineers, Network Engineers, and Data Scientists. Her ability to source candidates with specific security clearances demonstrates her effectiveness in meeting the needs of her clients. O'leary's commitment to maintaining high levels of consultant care after placement further underscores her dedication to her role.