Military Recruiter

For over thirty years, SAM has built a reputation as a trusted, knowledgeable, and innovative partner. Our licensed professionals transform petabytes of complex spatial data into intelligent insights in a holistic Managed Geospatial Services™ (MGS™) framework. As North America's premiere MGS™ company, SAM provides practical, precise, and high-fidelity solutions designed to enhance decision-making, mitigate risks, achieve strategic objectives, and drive costs out of our client's business. Our vision is to advance spatial data acquisition, improve analysis capabilities, and develop predictive analytics to redefine and transform how infrastructure assets are developed and managed throughout their lifecycles.

The Military Recruiter is responsible for identifying and recruiting highly skilled service members transitioning out of the military and into the civilian workforce. This role involves developing relationships with military personnel, understanding their unique skill sets, and matching them with the appropriate job opportunities at SAM. The recruiter will work closely with hiring managers to fill positions across all SAM offices, ensuring a smooth transition for service members into meaningful civilian careers at SAM. 

• Develop and maintain relationships with military bases, transition offices, veteran organizations, and other related entities;
• Engage with service members nearing the end of their military service to discuss SAM's DOD SkillBridge Program and other career opportunities at SAM;
• Participate in military job fairs, transition workshops, and other events to connect with potential candidates;
• Assess the skills, experience, and career goals of transitioning service members and veterans to identify their best career match at SAM, where they can reach their full potential;
• Provide potential career paths and salary expectations to service members and veterans based on their background, interests, and the needs of the organization;
• Work closely with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs, develop targeted recruitment strategies, and present most qualified candidates to them;
• Prepare reports on recruitment metrics, including placement success rates, candidate satisfaction, and retention rates;
• Continously engage with veterans and hiring managers throughout the organization to improve overall success of the military hiring program;
• Perform other tasks as assigned to help accomplish the Company’s strategic goals.

• Experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, or a related field required;
• Prior military service or experience working with military personnel is strongly preferred. You must be able to translate military skills and experiences into civilian job qualifications;
• Strong understanding of military culture, structure, and the transition process;
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or other related field or equivalent work experience;
• Willingness to travel (typically 10-15%) and participate in off-site events and meetings;
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. We use MS Excel extensively for reporting;
• Proficiency in using Applicant Tracking Systems (we use iCIMS) and other recruitment tools;
• Ability to pivot quickly to evolving program and organizational requirements;
• Ability to maintain confidential information and exercise sound judgment.

• Opportunity for hybrid work schedules for office positions – Work-life balance is on us
• Company paid premiums for medical, dental, vision, LTD and life insurance (HSA and FSA plans available)
• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays and parental leave) – Accrual starts immediately
• 401(k) program offers 100% employer match up to 5%
• Paid continuing education courses and tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program – Your mental health is our priority
• No glass ceiling! Truly a place to spread your wings (Ask about our Career Pathing!)
• Trainings throughout the year – Specialized in-house trainings programs designed to assist you in advancing in your career
• Office snacks, free food and fun-themed events for employees throughout the year
• Passion for our Community – You have endless opportunities to volunteer alongside your peers with our Corporate Social Responsibility Program

Our Culture

Our entrepreneurial culture is a key factor in SAM being recognized as a Top Workplace for twelve consecutive years, and we make it our mission to ensure every one of our employees learns how to build and manage a business, not just be the subject matter expert on the team. At SAM, our employee’s development is instrumental to our success. Your learning will be supported by specialized in-house training programs and mentoring by the industry’s leading experts, who just happen to be on our staff! We make SAM a GREAT place to work, but it all starts with YOU!

EEO

SAM is an EOE/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.  SAM also participates in the federal E-Verify Program.