- California, United States
We're not a transactional headhunting shop. We operate as a strategic partner, bringing firsthand defense experience alongside recruiting expertise to help you think through talent, leadership, and long-term fit — not just fill a seat.
Our primary focus is the defense sector — working with organizations developing new capabilities, solving complex national security challenges, and driving innovation across the industry. Our core expertise there is in security-cleared talent, specialized technical hiring, and executive search. That said, we also support companies outside of defense across a range of industries and roles, using the same consultative, fit-first approach.
Cleared talent is a major focus within our defense work, but not the only one. We also support specialized hiring for roles that require deep technical or domain expertise without an active clearance, executive search for leadership positions, and broader talent needs for companies outside the defense space.
Because our team has firsthand defense experience, we understand the technical requirements, culture, and mission context that generic recruiters often miss. That background lets us build and maintain networks within the cleared and defense-adjacent talent communities that a transactional firm typically can't access.
We work alongside you throughout — helping shape the role, clarify what "the right fit" actually looks like for your team and culture, and guiding you through evaluation and offer strategy. Our goal is to be a thinking partner on talent decisions, not just a resume pipeline.
Yes. Executive search is one of our core services, particularly for organizations that need leaders who understand both the technical and mission-driven demands of their industry.
Timelines vary based on the specificity of the role, clearance level (if applicable), technical requirements, and seniority. Because we prioritize fit over speed, we'll give you a realistic timeline upfront rather than an inflated promise, and keep you updated throughout the search.
Both. We work with organizations at every stage, from established primes and larger companies to startups developing new capabilities and pushing their industry forward through innovation.
Culture is a core part of how we work, not an add-on. We believe cultural fit is foundational to successful hiring, so we take time to understand what makes your work environment genuinely strong, and where it could be improved. We look for candidates who will thrive there long-term, not just candidates who check the skills boxes.
Our primary focus is the defense sector, with particular depth in positions requiring security clearances, specialized technical skills, or executive-level leadership experience. We also work on roles across other industries, so reach out even if your background isn't defense-specific.
Not necessarily. While many of our defense-sector roles require an active or transferable clearance, we also work on specialized and leadership positions where clearance isn't the primary requirement, as well as roles outside of defense entirely.
Expect a consultative conversation, not a sales pitch. We take the time to understand your background, career goals, and what a genuinely positive work environment looks like for you — then we match that against opportunities with clients who are a real fit, not just any open req.
No. We also build relationships with strong candidates who aren't actively searching, so that when the right opportunity comes along, we can have a meaningful conversation rather than a cold pitch.
Discretion is standard practice, especially given the sensitivity of defense-sector hiring. We won't share your information or submit you to any opportunity without your explicit go-ahead.
Primarily organizations shaping the future of defense, though we also work with companies across other industries. In every case, we only work with clients we believe offer a genuinely strong environment and are worth your time and consideration.
Yes. Because we act as a strategic partner rather than a pass-through recruiter, we support candidates through interview prep and offer discussions to help set both sides up for a strong long-term fit.
We keep strong candidates in mind for future searches. The right opportunity for you may come up later even if it doesn't align with what we're working on today.
We see culture and long-term success as the foundation of good hiring — not a nice-to-have. A candidate who's technically qualified but placed in the wrong environment rarely thrives long-term, and that serves no one. Our goal is a placement that works for years, not just one that gets someone in the door.
