Recruiter, Mission & Business Operations
Core
Own high-impact full-cycle recruiting for senior and first-of-function hires across mission, defense business development, finance, real estate, and marketing.
Role type
Senior executive recruiter (defense & business operations)
Builds
Critical teams for a fast-moving, high-growth defense and aerospace organization
Domain
Defense, national security, aerospace, government contracting
Required skills
full-cycle recruiting, executive search, market mapping, candidate engagement, negotiation, closing, defense domain knowledge, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
executive search or agency experience, in-house startup experience, network in defense/military communities, hiring finance/real estate/marketing leaders, military service or veteran recruiting experience
Technologies
ATS, LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search tools, CRM
Responsibilities
Lead senior and first-of-function searches with an executive-search approach; Identify and engage candidates from defense primes, government, and military communities; Partner with hiring managers to define roles and capabilities; Act as a trusted talent advisor providing candid market insights; Build long-term relationships with prospective leaders; Develop compelling narratives to engage exceptional candidates; Continuously improve recruiting practices and sourcing approaches
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
