What you'll do:
Own Shield AI's DoW SkillBridge and military fellowship programs end to end, including intake, eligibility tracking, team matching, onboarding, and check-ins through the fellowship
Partner with HR, Legal, and Security to keep onboarding, access, and documentation compliant for participants who remain on active duty
Drive fellow-to-full-time conversion by partnering with hiring managers on fit and headcount, and plan offers ahead of separation dates
Help hiring managers translate military experience, ratings, and qualifications into role fit and leveling
Build relationships with transition assistance programs, base career offices, SkillBridge intermediaries, and veteran-focused organizations
Represent Shield AI at military hiring events, transition fairs, and on-base engagements
Track and report fellow volume, conversion rates, time to hire, and source effectiveness, and use the data to improve the program
Required Qualifications:
5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with at least 2 years recruiting veteran or transitioning military talent
Hands-on experience with DoW SkillBridge, Hiring Our Heroes, or comparable military fellowship programs
Working knowledge of military career paths, ratings, and qualifications, and how they translate to civilian roles
Experience partnering with HR, Legal, or Security on compliance-sensitive hiring workflows
Strong organizational skills and comfort managing rolling start dates and individual candidate timelines
Proficiency with an ATS and reporting on pipeline and conversion metrics
Excellent written and verbal communication; you represent Shield AI credibly to service members, transition offices, and hiring leaders
Willingness to travel for military hiring events and on-base engagements
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior military service or a military spouse/family background
Experience recruiting in defense, aerospace, AI, or robotics
Experience recruiting candidates who hold or are eligible for security clearances
Familiarity with export control (ITAR/EAR) and work authorization requirements in defense hiring
Existing relationships with base transition offices, SkillBridge intermediaries, or veteran service organizations
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