Recruiter – Mission & Business Operations

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take charge of the complete hiring process across Mission, business operations, finance and accounting, real estate, and marketing.

• Recruit for roles in defense business development, capture, program management, and mission critical positions.

• Identify and source candidates from leading firms, defense technology startups, the Pentagon, and operational forces.

• Conduct senior-level and unique searches as an executive search partner.

• Analyze the market, align searches early on, and secure candidates successfully.

• Guide first-time hiring managers and assist in defining ideal candidate profiles.

• Cultivate relationships with prospective leaders prior to job openings.

• Persuade outstanding candidates to consider opportunities in defense.

• Assemble teams to support Swarm Aero's swarming UAVs, aircraft network, and Command & Control software.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of experience in full-cycle recruiting, including senior or executive-level searches.

• Background in recruiting within defense, government, or national security sectors.

• Understanding of the distinctions between business development, capture, and program management.

• Proven track record in closing candidates who had alternative opportunities, particularly at leadership levels.

• Ability to gain the trust of hiring managers and offer honest market insights.

• Openness to recruit across finance, real estate, marketing, business operations, and defense roles.

• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible for necessary U.S. Department of State authorizations under ITAR.

• Legally permitted to work in the United States.

• Must meet citizenship criteria to qualify for a U.S. security clearance.

• Background in executive search or agency work combined with in-house startup experience is a plus.

• Established network in defense business development, capture, or military community is a bonus.

• Experience in hiring finance, real estate, or marketing leaders within a scaling organization is an advantage.

• Military service or experience in recruiting veterans and transitioning service members is a bonus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Significant equity in a rapidly expanding defense technology company.

• Competitive base salary based on experience.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401k plan.

• Paid time off and sick leave.

• Monthly wellness stipend.

• Daily catered lunch at the office.

• Paid parental leave.

• Direct contribution to a vital national security mission.

• Access to a world-class team of engineers and operators tackling genuinely challenging problems.