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Direct-Hire & Executive Search
Focused recruitment for permanent hires and executive leadership roles, from discovery and sourcing through screening, interview coordination, and offer support.
Executive search • Direct hire • Cleared recruiting
Permanent talent, strategically placed.
The Somerville Talent Group provides tailored direct-hire recruitment services to small and mid-sized businesses, including government contractors, with expertise in executive search, cleared candidate sourcing, and specialized hard-to-fill positions.
What we do
Curated recruiting with real attention to fit.
We intentionally support a select number of clients so every search gets real attention, clear communication, and candidates who have been thoughtfully screened before they ever reach your inbox.
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Cleared & GovCon Talent
Specialized candidate searches for Public Trust suitability requirements and roles requiring Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI clearances, including polygraph requirements, alongside federal contract awards, ramp-ups, and niche skills.
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Hard-to-Fill Roles
Focused search strategy for administrative, contracts and acquisition, IT, program support, and other specialized positions.
The TSTG approach
High touch. Fast moving. Accountable.
A boutique model built for organizations that need recruiting help without adding another layer of complexity.
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30-minute discovery
We align on the role, timeline, compensation, must-haves, and hiring environment.
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Focused search
Targeted sourcing and outreach built around the actual need—not generic volume.
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Shortlisted talent
Only candidates who have been screened and matched against your priorities are presented.
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Consistent updates
Clear communication and regular touchpoints so you always know where the search stands.
The TSTG advantage
Big-firm experience. Boutique-level attention.
Recruiting isn't about sending the most résumés. It's about identifying the right people for the right opportunities.
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10+ years of experience
Experience shaped by more than a decade in recruiting and talent acquisition, including executive searches and federal contracting environments.
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Intentional client partnerships
A selective workload means direct communication, thoughtful strategy, and clear accountability throughout the search.
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Quality over volume
Focused searches and carefully screened candidates, not résumé dumps.
Events & engagement
Connections beyond the search.
From hosting GovCon Uncorked in Fredericksburg to attending SWaMfest, TSTG shows up to connect with the people and organizations shaping our business community.
About TSTG
Meet Your Managing Director
Experience, relationships, and a commitment to purposeful hiring.
Meet Kellie J. Somerville and explore the recruiting expertise behind TSTG’s executive search, direct-hire, and GovCon talent solutions.
Meet Our Managing DirectorFor candidates
Your next opportunity starts with a conversation.
Exploring a professional, technical, administrative, HR, or GovCon-related role? Introduce yourself and tell us what you're looking for.
Sharing your information does not guarantee placement or an available opening.
Join our Talent Network
Share your career interests, preferred work arrangement, and experience for future opportunities. No active positions are advertised at this time.
Join the Talent NetworkInsights & updates
Hiring insight. Real conversations.
Explore our perspectives on strategic hiring, GovCon talent, and the connections that move businesses forward. Fresh insights are shared through our LinkedIn community.
For employers
Tell us what you're hiring for.
One critical hire or an upcoming contract ramp-up? Tell us about your hiring priorities and we'll start with a focused conversation.
Email: ksomerville@tstggroup.comWeb: www.tstggroup.com
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