Growth Executive Recruiter — Defense Tech (DC)

Anduril; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 166,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Washington, DC is seeking an Executive Recruiter, Growth to own executive hiring across the Growth function. You will run full-cycle searches, build a proprietary network of senior cleared defense talent, and partner with C-level leadership to shape search strategy and candidate profiles.

You will manage pipeline health, time-to-fill, and close rates while representing Anduril credibly to senior candidates. A strong DoD network and executive presence are essential.

Qualifications

• Deep experience placing or hiring senior commercial leadership.
• Working knowledge of the DoD acquisition ecosystem and career pathways between military service and defense industry leadership.
• Established relationships with ex-military-turned-industry senior leaders; ability to earn trust with senior candidates.

Responsibilities

• Run full-cycle executive search for Growth leadership hires, including sourcing, assessment, slate quality, offer strategy, and close.
• Partner with senior Growth executives and General Managers to translate business strategy into search strategy and candidate profiles.
• Build and maintain a proprietary network of senior, cleared defense talent across the defense technology ecosystem.
• Represent Anduril credibly to senior executive candidates and be the first contact for candidates evaluating Anduril at the executive level.
• Own data and reporting for Growth executive search, including pipeline health, time-to-fill, slate quality, and close rates.

Skills

Executive search

DoD acquisition knowledge

Relationship building

C-level stakeholder management

Strategic sourcing

Job description

Anduril Industries in Washington, DC is seeking an Executive Recruiter, Growth to own executive hiring across the Growth function. You will run full-cycle searches, build a proprietary network of senior cleared defense talent, and partner with C-level leadership to shape search strategy and candidate profiles.

You will manage pipeline health, time-to-fill, and close rates while representing Anduril credibly to senior candidates. A strong DoD network and executive presence are essential.