Lead and execute the end-to-end hiring process for specialized technical roles including Senior Software Engineers, DevSecOps Engineers, AI/ML Engineers, and Data Engineers.
Proactively build a pipeline of elite passive talent within the AI and Defense sectors, with a focused lens on candidates holding security clearances.
Take full ownership of the onboarding program, evolving it into a scalable, day-one ready experience.

What We're Looking For:

5+ years of technical recruiting experience in a high-growth startup or government contractor environment.
Deep fluency in Department of Defense talent acquisition, including security clearance processes (Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI).
Strong organizational skills and comfort operating as a strategic partner to senior leadership and engineering stakeholders.

Why This Role:

Outsized impact: you are a critical component of our team’s growth, enabling leadership to make informed hiring decisions.
True ownership: meaningful ownership over recruiting execution and a seat at the table for People Ops improvement.
The mission: building meaningful AI technology that addresses complex challenges in national security.

DEFCON AI

DEFCON AI is an insights company that leverages artificial intelligence and mathematical optimization to help organizations anticipate and mitigate disruptions. As a high-growth startup, they foster a builder culture where employees own their work and drive impact.

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