Technical Talent Acquisition Partner

<div class="content-intro"><h3>About Us</h3>

<p>Red Cell Partners is an incubation firm building and investing in rapidly scalable technology-led companies that are bringing revolutionary advancements to market in three distinct practice areas: healthcare, cyber, and national security. United by a shared sense of duty and deep belief in the power of innovation, Red Cell is developing powerful tools and solutions to address our Nation’s most pressing problems.</p></div><p>About Defcon AI</p>

<p>RESILIENCE IN THE FACE OF DISRUPTION. Defcon AI is an insights company that leverages artificial intelligence, mathematical optimization, data analytics, and software engineering for resilient optimization of complex systems.<br>In today’s dynamically changing world, Defcon AI’s technology aligns outcomes with operational goals, better decision making, and empowers customers to anticipate assess, and mitigate the impacts of disruptions.</p>

<p><strong>About the Role</strong></p>

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<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" data-sourcepos="3:1-3:280;30-309">Defcon AI is hiring a <strong>Talent Acquisition Partner</strong> to play a critical role in our next phase of growth. This is a position for a builder – someone who thrives on high-impact technical recruiting but also finds genuine satisfaction in owning and scaling People Operations processes.</p>

<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" data-sourcepos="5:1-5:503;311-813">Reporting directly to the Head of HR, this role is primarily focused on technical recruiting (80%+), spanning both technical hiring (Senior Software Engineers, DevSecOps Engineers, AI/ML Engineers, Data Engineers, and other specialized engineering roles) and non-technical hiring across the business. This is a true right-hand role: you will take full ownership of talent acquisition/recruiting and the onboarding program, freeing the Head of HR to focus on broader People strategy as Defcon AI scales.</p>

<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" data-sourcepos="7:1-7:316;815-1130"><strong>A critical part of this role is deep fluency in Department of Defense (DoD) and government contracting talent acquisition</strong> – understanding the unique scope, timelines, and candidate pool involved in hiring technical talent for DoD contracts, including candidates who hold or are eligible for security clearances.</p>

<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What You’ll Do</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>

<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" data-sourcepos="11:1-11:49;1151-1199"><strong>Technical & Non-Technical Talent Acquisition</strong></p>

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<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="13:1-13:254;1201-1454"><strong>Full-Cycle Ownership:</strong> 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, as well as non-technical roles across the business.</li>

<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="14:1-14:270;1455-1724"><strong>DoD & Cleared Talent Strategy:</strong> Bring established fluency in recruiting for Department of Defense programs and government contracts – including security clearance requirements, timelines, and the specific talent landscape of the defense and intelligence community.</li>

<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="15:1-15:177;1725-1901"><strong>Hiring Manager Partnership:</strong> Collaborate closely with hiring managers and the Head of HR to scope roles, align on candidate profiles, and drive efficient hiring decisions.</li>

<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="16:1-16:195;1902-2096"><strong>Strategic Sourcing:</strong> Proactively build a pipeline of elite passive talent within the AI and Defense sectors, with a focused lens on candidates holding (or eligible for) security clearances.</li>

<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="17:1-17:160;2097-2256"><strong>Elevate Candidate Experience:</strong> Continuously refine the interview process and feedback mechanisms to ensure a top-notch experience that reflects our brand.</li>

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<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" data-sourcepos="19:1-19:35;2258-2292"><strong>People Operations & Onboarding</strong></p>

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<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="21:1-21:237;2294-2530"><strong>Full Ownership of Onboarding:</strong> Take the lead in evolving our onboarding program from a manual process into a scalable, "day-one ready" experience that integrates new hires quickly – with full ownership of the program going forward.</li>

<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="22:1-22:161;2531-2691"><strong>Process Optimization:</strong> Identify and resolve friction points across the employee lifecycle – from offboarding workflows to documentation and data integrity.</li>

<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="23:1-23:153;2692-2844"><strong>People Ops Partnership:</strong> Serve as a true thought partner to the Head of HR on People program design and process improvement as the function scales.</li>

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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What we're looking for:</span></strong></p>

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<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="27:1-27:150;2873-3022"><strong>5+ years of technical recruiting experience</strong>, ideally within a high-growth startup, government contractor, or fast-paced technology environment.</li>

<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="28:1-28:260;3023-3282"><strong>Demonstrated experience recruiting technical talent for Department of Defense programs or government contracts</strong>, including direct familiarity with security clearance processes (Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI) – this is a core requirement, not a nice-to-have.</li>

<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="29:1-29:104;3283-3386">Proven ability to manage the entire talent funnel, from initial intake to complex offer negotiations.</li>

<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="30:1-30:77;3387-3463">A strong interest in People Operations; you don't just want to fill seats.</li>

<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="31:1-31:195;3464-3658">Demonstrated maturity and executive presence – comfortable operating as a strategic partner to senior leadership and engineering stakeholders, and confident navigating ambiguity independently.</li>

<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="32:1-32:52;3659-3710">Highly organized with strong attention to detail.</li>

<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="33:1-33:92;3711-3802">You are comfortable with ambiguity and are excited to build processes from the ground up.</li>

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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Nice to Have: </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></strong></p>

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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Experience working with Greenhouse (ATS and Onboarding)</li>

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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Why this role: </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>

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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Outsized Impact:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> You are a critical component of our team’s growth, enabling leadership to make informed hiring decisions.</span></li>

<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">True Ownership:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Meaningful ownership over recruiting execution and a seat at the table for People Ops improvement and program design.</span></li>

<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">The Mission:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> We are building meaningful AI technology that addresses some of the most complex challenges in national security.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

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<p><strong>What We Offer: </strong></p>

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<li>A fully remote environment</li>

<li>Competitive salary, bonus, and equity package</li>

<li>100% employer paid, comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision for you and your family</li>

<li>Unlimited PTO, with your manager’s approval</li>

<li>Flexible work environment where you manage your work day</li>

<li>14 weeks of fully-paid parental leave</li>

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<p><strong>Salary Range:</strong> $100,000-$125,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience, skills, and other factors.</p>

<p> </p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Our Red Cell Partners Benefits:</span></strong></p>

<p><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}">For full-time roles</span></p>

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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">100% employer paid, comprehensive health care including medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.</span></li>