Job Description
STR is seeking a Recruiting Manager to lead technical and non-technical recruiting for mission-critical defense and national security programs. This role blends hands-on recruiting people leadership and strategic partnership with engineering and business leaders across the organization.
You will manage and develop a team of recruiters while helping shape STR’s employer brand and recruiting strategy for hard-to-fill technical roles including cyber data analytics sensors radar RF software and systems engineering. This is a high-impact role for a recruiting leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys building strong relationships with hiring divisions.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead & Develop the Recruiting Team - Manage coach and hold a team of recruiters accountable for hiring outcomes candidate experience and operational excellence
- Partner with Hiring Divisions - Build strong trusted relationships with hiring managers and technical leaders. Advise on hiring strategy talent availability and market conditions to drive successful outcomes
- Oversee Technical Hiring Execution - Oversee full lifecycle recruiting across a mix of cleared and uncleared technical roles remaining hands-on with select mission-critical or hard-to-fill requisitions
- Strengthen Employer Branding - Guide recruiters on effective candidate messaging and positioning to strengthen STR’s reputation among competitive talent pools
- Use Data to Drive Results - Track and report recruiting metrics such as time-to-fill pipeline health and offer acceptance. Use data and market insights to continuously improve hiring effectiveness
- Guide Offer Strategy & Closing - Support complex offer negotiations balancing competitiveness internal equity and compliance requirements
- Ensure Compliance & Process Quality - Maintain compliance with company policies OFCCP requirements and federal contractor standards while promoting efficient scalable recruiting processes
Who You Are:
- Demonstrated experience directly managing recruiters including performance management and development
- 10–15+ years of recruiting experience with significant focus on technical roles
- Experience recruiting in defense aerospace government contracting or national security environments
- Experience supporting R&D or advanced engineering organizations
- Demonstrated success recruiting for hard-to-fill technical positions such as cyber security analytics software systems sensors radar or RF as well as non-technical operations roles
- Experience improving or scaling recruiting processes in complex or regulated environments
- Experience recruiting both cleared and uncleared talent
- Strong stakeholder partnership communication and leadership skills
- Proficient with applicant tracking systems (Greenhouse preferred); experience with ATS migration a plus
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Outlook Excel Word PowerPoint)
- Experience with university or early-career hiring pipelines
- Experience with Skillbridge a plus
- Ability to obtain and hold a DoD security clearance for which U.S citizenship is needed by the U.S government
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $148000-$168000
The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors such as but not limited to the candidate’s experience education training key skills/critical skills security clearances and prevailing market and business conditions.
STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston MA Arlington VA near Dayton OH Melbourne FL and Carlsbad CA. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense intelligence and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors radar sonar communications and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.
STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.
STR is not just any company. Our people culture and attitude along with their unique set of skills experiences and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at www.str.us for more info.
STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race color religion sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) marital status national origin age veteran status disability genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process email us at [email protected] and provide your contact info.
Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.
Skills Required
- 10-15+ years of recruiting experience
- Demonstrated experience directly managing recruiters including performance management and development
- Experience recruiting in defense aerospace government contracting or national security environments
- Experience supporting R&D or advanced engineering organizations
- Demonstrated success recruiting for hard-to-fill technical positions (cyber security analytics software systems sensors radar RF) and non-technical operations roles
- Experience improving or scaling recruiting processes in complex or regulated environments
- Experience recruiting both cleared and uncleared talent
- Proficient with applicant tracking systems
- Experience with Greenhouse
- Experience with ATS migration
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Outlook Excel Word PowerPoint)
- Experience with university or early-career hiring pipelines
- Experience with Skillbridge
- Ability to obtain and hold a DoD security clearance (U.S. citizenship required)
- Strong stakeholder partnership communication and leadership skills
What the Team is Saying
STR Compensation & Benefits Highlights
- Retirement Support—A 401(k) with company matching is included signaling employer‑backed long‑term savings.
- Equity Value & Accessibility—An option to opt into company equity after four quarters is available indicating accessible ownership opportunities tied to tenure.
- Flexible Benefits—Flexible schedules a remote work program and home‑office stipends or supplied equipment indicate adaptability in work setup.
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What We Do
STR makes the world a safer place by developing technology and applying it to solve emerging national security challenges.
Why Work With Us
We believe in a people-first culture. Yes we are scientists engineers and researchers but first we are people. Our environment is designed to foster innovation by encouraging our employees to work collaboratively on things they are passionate about. We also really like to have fun. We believe that working hard and playing hard go hand in hand.
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