Program Manager, Veteran Talent Acquisition & Integration

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Costa Mesa, CA
In-Office
146K-194K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Artificial Intelligence • Hardware • Robotics • Security • Software • Defense
Transforming US & allied military capabilities with advanced technology.
The Role
The Program Manager will lead veteran hiring programs, overseeing project execution, managing partnerships, and fostering community relationships to optimize talent acquisition.
Summary Generated by Built In

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE JOB
Anduril is seeking a Program Manager to design and scale our Department of Defense SkillBridge program as a core talent pipeline. This individual will build the end-to-end strategy, infrastructure, and partnerships required to translate military experience into high-impact roles at Anduril.
This role will focus on aligning SkillBridge with workforce planning, enabling direct skill matching to open roles, and building scalable systems for recruitment, onboarding, manager enablement, and conversion to full-time employment. The ideal candidate is a builder who thrives in creating structure, driving adoption, and developing programs that deliver measurable hiring outcomes.
WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Design and scale Anduril’s SkillBridge program as a structured pathway into full-time roles.
  • Partner with Talent Acquisition and business leaders to identify internal roles aligned with military skillsets and workforce needs.
  • Build frameworks to translate military experience into Anduril job requirements and enable effective candidate matching.
  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies leveraging SkillBridge partners, referrals, and targeted outreach.
  • Establish processes for candidate evaluation, skill matching, onboarding, and performance management.
  • Build systems to nurture passive SkillBridge candidates and maintain long-term pipeline engagement.
  • Track conversion rates, hiring outcomes, and program effectiveness.
  • Develop onboarding plans, training, and enablement resources to support managers hosting SkillBridge participants.
  • Create scalable playbooks, SOPs, and evaluation frameworks to ensure consistent participant success and conversion readiness.
  • Partner with recruiting teams to ensure SkillBridge is integrated into Anduril’s broader hiring strategy.
  • Build and manage partnerships with SkillBridge providers and veteran organizations (e.g., Hire Heroes, HireMilitary, Vets in Tech).
  • Represent Anduril within the SkillBridge ecosystem to strengthen access to high-quality candidates.
  • Support development of dedicated infrastructure and resources to improve military talent engagement and visibility.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • 5+ years of experience in program management, talent acquisition programs, or workforce development.
  • Proven ability to build and scale programs from concept to execution.
  • Experience translating business hiring needs into structured talent pipelines.
  • Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional partnership skills.
  • Excellent organizational, operational, and analytical capabilities.
  • Experience with SkillBridge, military transition programs, or veteran workforce programs preferred.
  • Develop training, playbooks, and guidance to help managers successfully host and evaluate SkillBridge participants.
  • Build scalable processes, SOPs, and program infrastructure to support long-term growth.
  • Establish and manage partnerships with SkillBridge providers, military transition offices, and external organizations.
  • Expand Anduril’s presence within the SkillBridge ecosystem to attract high-quality candidates.

 
US Salary Range
$146,000$194,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: 

Healthcare Benefits 

  • US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. 
  • UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. 
  • IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents. 

Additional Benefits 

  • Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees. 
  • Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs. 
  • Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting. 
  • Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available. 
  • Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development 
  • Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region. 
  • Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility. 

Retirement Savings Plan 

  • US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. 
  • UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. 
  • AUS Roles: Superannuation plan. 

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process. 

To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/. 

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The Company
HQ: Costa Mesa, CA
6,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2017

What We Do

Anduril is a defense products company. Unlike most defense companies, we don’t wait for our customers to tell us what they need. We identify problems, privately fund our R&D and sell finished products off the shelf. Ideas are turned into deployed capabilities in months, not years.

Why Work With Us

Thinkers and doers working interdependently. We bring the brightest minds and best-in-class talent together with veterans who have lived the problems of our warfighters.

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