Recruiting Manager
About The Position
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. This role is Woburn-based with a hybrid schedule of 1–2 onsite days per week and remote work flexibility.
Requirements
- 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)
- Ability to obtain and hold a DoD security clearance, for which U.S citizenship is needed by the U.S government
Nice To Haves
- Experience with university or early-career hiring pipelines
- Experience with Skillbridge a plus
Responsibilities
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
