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Military Recruiter jobs are open across defense contractors, federal agencies, staffing firms, and the branches of the armed forces, from entry-level to senior and management roles, with specializations in officer recruiting, enlisted recruiting, and ROTC program coordination. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.
We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.
Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Estimated annual base pay: $74,000 - $96,000
All Levels are eligible for the benefits below:
- All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity.
- 401(k) match (4.5%)
- Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
- Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
- 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays.
- Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
- Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave.
- Paid parental leave.
- Adoption Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits.
- Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
- Member referral bonus
- Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
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Voluntary benefits, including:
- Home / Auto Insurance discounts
- Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave
The Early Career Talent Acquisition Partner is responsible for building sustainable talent pipelines to support future workforce needs across manufacturing, technical, skilled trades, and professional career paths. This role develops and manages strategic relationships with high schools, technical and trade schools, community and junior colleges, workforce development organizations, military transition programs, and other community partners to create awareness of career opportunities and establish talent pathways into the organization. This position is focused on workforce development, Military hiring, and early-career talent pipeline creation.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with:
- High school and career pathway programs
- Junior and community colleges
- Technical and Trade Schools
- Workforce development organizations
- Economic development groups
- Military transition programs and veteran organizations
- Create and manage talent pipelines that align with current and future workforce needs, particularly for manufacturing, skilled trades, and critical talent segments.
- Serve as the primary liaison between external talent development partners and hiring leaders to ensure workforce programs align with business demand.
- Lead military recruiting initiatives, including partnerships with transition assistance programs, SkillBridge programs, veteran service organizations, and military-affiliated talent networks.
- Identify and implement innovative workforce development programs, internships, apprenticeships, pre-employment training, and other talent pathway opportunities.
- Coordinate talent community engagement activities, hiring events, trade school visits, workforce development forums, and military outreach initiatives.
- Track pipeline health, partnership effectiveness, and talent conversion metrics to ensure a strong future candidate pipeline.
- Collaborate with Talent Acquisition Partners and business leaders to translate long-term workforce requirements into targeted pipeline-building strategies.
- Develop and execute recruiting strategies for veterans, transitioning service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and military spouses.
- Build targeted talent pipelines through military installations, transition assistance programs, veteran service organizations, military-focused events, and specialized sourcing networks.
- Support and optimize Woodward’s Department of Defense SkillBridge program and other military fellowship, internship, onboarding, and employment initiatives.
- Serve as a military recruiting subject matter resource, helping hiring teams understand military occupations, rank structures, transition timelines, and transferable skills.
- Establish and manage relationships with military and veteran organizations, including The Honor Foundation, Hiring Our Heroes, the USO, local Veteran Service Organizations, and other workforce partners.
- Partner with HR and compliance stakeholders to support veteran outreach documentation and applicable federal contractor requirements, including VEVRAA.
- Represent Woodward as a brand ambassador at recruiting events.
- Develop creative talent attraction campaigns that showcase meaningful technical work, hands-on career opportunities, member growth, and Woodward’s impact on aerospace and industrial markets.
- Maintain accurate candidate and activity records in the Applicant Tracking System and related recruiting platforms.
- Collaborate across Talent Acquisition and Human Resources to deliver a consistent Woodward message, process, and candidate experience.
Key Skills
- Experience in talent acquisition or in early career programs, military recruiting, workforce development, or related talent programs.
- Experience managing full-cycle recruiting for internships, early careers, technical, manufacturing, or military-connected talent.
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence business leaders, hiring managers, HR partners, academic contacts, military organizations, and external partners.
- Experience planning and executing recruiting events, career fairs, candidate engagement programs, or talent attraction initiatives.
- Strong project management, organization, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience using an Applicant Tracking System, recruiting CRM, sourcing tools, and recruiting data to manage pipelines and report outcomes.
- Travel is required, primarily during peak military recruiting season and other early-career recruiting seasons.
**This position follows a hybrid schedule, with onsite work required on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays and remote work on Tuesdays and Fridays. The role also requires 40-50% travel. **
Application window is anticipated to close 7 days from original posting date.
This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.
This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).
Woodward is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.
Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.
We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.
Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Estimated annual base pay: $74,000 - $96,000
All Levels are eligible for the benefits below:
- All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity.
- 401(k) match (4.5%)
- Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
- Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
- 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays.
- Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
- Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave.
- Paid parental leave.
- Adoption Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits.
- Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
- Member referral bonus
- Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
-
Voluntary benefits, including:
- Home / Auto Insurance discounts
- Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave
The Early Career Talent Acquisition Partner is responsible for building sustainable talent pipelines to support future workforce needs across manufacturing, technical, skilled trades, and professional career paths. This role develops and manages strategic relationships with high schools, technical and trade schools, community and junior colleges, workforce development organizations, military transition programs, and other community partners to create awareness of career opportunities and establish talent pathways into the organization. This position is focused on workforce development, Military hiring, and early-career talent pipeline creation.
Key Responsibilities
-
Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with:
- High school and career pathway programs
- Junior and community colleges
- Technical and Trade Schools
- Workforce development organizations
- Economic development groups
- Military transition programs and veteran organizations
- Create and manage talent pipelines that align with current and future workforce needs, particularly for manufacturing, skilled trades, and critical talent segments.
- Serve as the primary liaison between external talent development partners and hiring leaders to ensure workforce programs align with business demand.
- Lead military recruiting initiatives, including partnerships with transition assistance programs, SkillBridge programs, veteran service organizations, and military-affiliated talent networks.
- Identify and implement innovative workforce development programs, internships, apprenticeships, pre-employment training, and other talent pathway opportunities.
- Coordinate talent community engagement activities, hiring events, trade school visits, workforce development forums, and military outreach initiatives.
- Track pipeline health, partnership effectiveness, and talent conversion metrics to ensure a strong future candidate pipeline.
- Collaborate with Talent Acquisition Partners and business leaders to translate long-term workforce requirements into targeted pipeline-building strategies.
- Develop and execute recruiting strategies for veterans, transitioning service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and military spouses.
- Build targeted talent pipelines through military installations, transition assistance programs, veteran service organizations, military-focused events, and specialized sourcing networks.
- Support and optimize Woodward’s Department of Defense SkillBridge program and other military fellowship, internship, onboarding, and employment initiatives.
- Serve as a military recruiting subject matter resource, helping hiring teams understand military occupations, rank structures, transition timelines, and transferable skills.
- Establish and manage relationships with military and veteran organizations, including The Honor Foundation, Hiring Our Heroes, the USO, local Veteran Service Organizations, and other workforce partners.
- Partner with HR and compliance stakeholders to support veteran outreach documentation and applicable federal contractor requirements, including VEVRAA.
- Represent Woodward as a brand ambassador at recruiting events.
- Develop creative talent attraction campaigns that showcase meaningful technical work, hands-on career opportunities, member growth, and Woodward’s impact on aerospace and industrial markets.
- Maintain accurate candidate and activity records in the Applicant Tracking System and related recruiting platforms.
- Collaborate across Talent Acquisition and Human Resources to deliver a consistent Woodward message, process, and candidate experience.
Key Skills
- Experience in talent acquisition or in early career programs, military recruiting, workforce development, or related talent programs.
- Experience managing full-cycle recruiting for internships, early careers, technical, manufacturing, or military-connected talent.
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence business leaders, hiring managers, HR partners, academic contacts, military organizations, and external partners.
- Experience planning and executing recruiting events, career fairs, candidate engagement programs, or talent attraction initiatives.
- Strong project management, organization, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience using an Applicant Tracking System, recruiting CRM, sourcing tools, and recruiting data to manage pipelines and report outcomes.
- Travel is required, primarily during peak military recruiting season and other early-career recruiting seasons.
**This position follows a hybrid schedule, with onsite work required on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays and remote work on Tuesdays and Fridays. The role also requires 40-50% travel. **
Application window is anticipated to close 7 days from original posting date.
This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.
This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).
Woodward is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in military recruiter jobs.
- Prior military service, typically with an honorable discharge
- Experience meeting or exceeding enlistment or accession mission quotas
- Knowledge of MEPS processes and military qualification standards
- Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and CRM tools
- Active or adjudicatable security clearance at the Secret level or above
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and military service
Tips for Your Military Recruiter Job Search
Tailor your resume to recruitment metrics
Military recruiter hiring managers want to see concrete outcomes: how many candidates you processed, your conversion rates from contact to enlistment, and your familiarity with MEPS coordination. Generic HR resume language won't cut it here, so lead with mission-specific results.
Highlight your security clearance status
Many military recruiter postings require an active or adjudicated clearance. Put your clearance level and status near the top of your resume so screeners don't have to hunt for it. An expired clearance is still worth listing if it's reinvestigatable.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists military recruiter openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by duty station or remote status
Military recruiter roles range from on-site at a recruiting station to fully remote for defense contractor sourcing positions. Narrow your search by location type early so you don't waste time pursuing roles that require relocation you can't do.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Interviewers for military recruiter roles often present candidate objection scenarios, such as how you'd handle a qualified prospect who backs out at MEPS. Rehearse specific examples from your recruiting history that show how you resolved those situations.
Negotiate duty location and travel expectations upfront
Military recruiter positions frequently carry a defined territory and travel requirement. Confirm the geographic coverage area before accepting an offer so you can assess commute burden, temporary duty frequency, and whether a government vehicle is provided.
Military Recruiter Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most military recruiters?
The most active employers for military recruiters right now are TP, Oracle, and Shield, and the most openings are in Ohio, Texas, and Hawaii, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Defense contractors and federal staffing firms tend to post the highest volume outside the military branches themselves.
How many military recruiter jobs are remote?
About 60% of military recruiter openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote roles concentrated in defense contractor sourcing, talent acquisition coordination, and ROTC program support rather than active-duty or reserve component recruiting stations, which almost always require a physical presence.
How do you become a military recruiter?
Most military recruiter roles require prior military service with an honorable discharge, strong interpersonal and persuasion skills, and familiarity with the accession or enlistment process. For active-duty recruiting billets, you apply through your branch's recruiter-of-recruiters program. For civilian or contractor roles, you apply directly to the posting and emphasize your accession mission history, clearance status, and any quota performance data you can document.
Can you get a military recruiter job with little or no experience?
Entry-level military recruiter roles do exist, particularly in staffing firms that support defense contractors or in ROTC program coordinator positions at universities. These roles prioritize strong communication skills, a basic understanding of military structure, and a demonstrated ability to build relationships. If you're transitioning out of service without formal recruiting experience, emphasize any collateral duty recruiting or mentorship work you performed in uniform.
What does the military recruiter interview process look like?
The interview process for military recruiter roles typically includes an initial screening call focused on your service background and familiarity with accession standards, followed by a panel or hiring manager interview with behavioral and scenario-based questions. Candidates are often asked to walk through how they'd handle objections, explain their approach to building a prospect pipeline, and describe how they've met or recovered from a shortfall in mission numbers.
Where can I find and apply to military recruiter jobs?
You can find and apply to military recruiter jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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