Defcon Ai

Defcon Ai

Technical Recruiter & People Operations Partner (Defense Tech Startup)

Remote, USA

Sponsorship not specified$70k-$80kDetected 14 days ago
Machine LearningData AnalysisData ScienceProcess ImprovementRecruitingOnboardingResearchLeadershipOrganizational SkillsProcurement

About the role

  • ABOUT DEFCON AI RESILIENCE IN THE FACE OF DISRUPTION.
  • DEFCON AI is an insights company that leverages artificial intelligence, mathematical optimization, data analytics, and software engineering for resilient optimization of complex systems.
  • Reporting to the Manager of People Operations, this role is primarily focused on technical recruiting (70-80%), while supporting key People initiatives such as onboarding, process improvement, and employee lifecycle programs.

Responsibilities

  • Full-Cycle Ownership: Lead and execute end-to-end process for specialized technical roles including Software Engineering, AI/ML, Data Science, and Operations Research Scientists.
  • Hiring Manager Partnership: Collaborate closely with hiring managers and the Manager of People Operations to scope roles, align on candidate profiles, and drive efficient hiring decisions.
  • Strategic Sourcing: Proactively build a pipeline of elite passive talent within the AI and Defense sectors, with a focused lens on candidates holding (or eligible for) security clearances.
  • Onboarding: Support in the evolution of our onboarding program from a manual process into a scalable, "day-one ready" experience that integrates new hires quickly.
  • Proven ability to manage the entire talent funnel, from initial intake to complex offer negotiations
  • Defcon AI is hiring a Technical Recruiter & People Ops Partner to play a critical role in our next phase of growth.
  • This is a position for a builder - someone who thrives on high-impact technical recruiting but also finds genuine satisfaction in supporting the continued build-out and scaling of People Operations processes.
  • This role is designed to increase recruiting capacity and enable the People function to scale efficiently as the company grows.
  • Collaborate closely with hiring managers and the Manager of People Operations to scope roles, align on candidate profiles, and drive efficient hiring decisions.
  • Proactively build a pipeline of elite passive talent within the AI and Defense sectors, with a focused lens on candidates holding (or eligible for) security clearances.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of technical recruiting experience

Nice to have

  • Experience recruiting for cleared roles
  • Experience working with Greenhouse (ATS and Onboarding)
  • Familiarity with a PEO environment
  • Experience navigating the unique talent landscapes of government contracting & defense tech
  • Outsized Impact: You are a critical component of our team's growth, enabling leadership to make informed hiring decisions.

Compensation

  • This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience, skills, and other factors.
  • $100,000-$120,000.
  • Salary Range: $100,000-$120,000.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary, bonus, and equity package
  • 100% employer paid, comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision for you and your family
  • Unlimited PTO, with your manager's approval
  • Flexible work environment where you manage your work day
  • 14 weeks of fully-paid parental leave

Company info

  • We are building meaningful AI technology that addresses some of the most complex challenges in national security.
  • What We're Looking for:
  • In today's dynamically changing world, DEFCON AI's technology aligns outcomes with operational goals, better decision making, and empowers customers to anticipate assess, and mitigate the impacts of disruptions.

Equal opportunity

  • You'll receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.
  • Applicant Data Disclosure
  • By submitting an application, you acknowledge that Defcon AI uses third-party service providers to facilitate its recruitment and hiring processes.
  • These providers include applicant tracking systems, candidate verification platforms, and fraud detection tools (collectively, "Hiring Platforms").
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