Lead, Talent Operations

OUR MISSION True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground. OUR VALUES Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity. What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results. It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together. YOUR MISSION The Recruiting Operations Lead will own the strategy, systems, and data that power how we hire. This is a builder role: you'll lead enterprise-wide Talent initiatives, mature our analytical capabilities, and architect the operational backbone of a function that's scaling rapidly, while also leading our recruiting coordinator pod to deliver a candidate experience that matches the caliber of people we're trying to hire. You’ll report to the Head of Talent, and partner directly with the recruiting team, hiring managers up to the ELT, and cross-functional partners in People Ops, Finance, IT, and Security. RESPONSIBILITIES Lead strategic initiatives for the Talent Team. Drive high-impact projects across the full Talent Acquisition lifecycle, from sourcing through onboarding. Define the problem, design the solution, lead the implementation. Deliver advanced data insights and business intelligence. Run deep‑dive analyses across Talent Team data — pipeline efficiency, source effectiveness, recruiter performance, hiring capacity, market intelligence, offer decline drivers, comp competitiveness — and translate findings into narratives, recommendations, and executive presentations that inform ELT and board decisions. Mature the Talent Team's analytical capabilities. Own the roadmap for advancing our data maturity: data governance, predictive models (capacity planning, time‑to‑fill forecasting, attrition risk), advanced analytics frameworks, and self‑service reporting that lets every recruiter, coordinator, and hiring manager answer their own questions. Optimize systems and drive process excellence. Serve as the strategic partner to Talent Team leadership on technology and process. Own the Greenhouse and Gem ecosystems and drive enhancements across ATS, CRM, and HRIS integrations. Design and roll out the process foundation — structured interview plans, intake frameworks, debrief standards, offer workflows, referral programs, internal mobility — and hold the bar on adoption. Lead the recruiting coordinator team. Manage the coordinator pod supporting recruiters across orgs and locations. Set coverage models, develop your team, run 1:1s, manage performance, and build the career path that turns coordinators into recruiters or ops specialists. Through your team, own the end‑to‑end candidate journey: scheduling, communication, travel, onsite logistics, NDA and ITAR workflows, and the polish that signals what kind of company we are. Own compliance, vendor management, and programs. EEO and ITAR‑relevant hiring controls and audit‑readiness. Sourcing tools, assessment platforms, background check providers, agencies, job boards — contracts, renewals, utilization, ROI. AI‑in‑recruiting evaluation, and whatever else needs an owner. QUALIFICATIONS 8+ years in recruiting, with at least 4 in a recruiting operations, programs, or analytics‑focused role at a high‑growth company. Defense, aerospace, or hard tech experience strongly preferred. Demonstrated track record leading enterprise talent initiatives end‑to‑end — you've defined a problem, designed the solution, driven cross‑functional adoption, and measured the result. Advanced analytical skills. You can pull, model, and tell a story with recruiting data. BI tool experience (Looker, Tableau, Sigma) required; experience with predictive modeling or forecasting strongly preferred. Demonstrated experience managing or leading recruiting coordinators — you've hired, developed, and retained early‑career talent. Operating maturity to interface with executives. Comfort with ambiguity, ITAR‑regulated environments, and the operational tempo of a fast‑moving defense tech company. U.S. person status required (ITAR). PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Deep Greenhouse administration experience (custom fields, scorecards, approvals, integrations, reporting). Gem or comparable sourcing/CRM platform proficiency. Familiarity with HRIS integrations (Workday, Rippling, or similar). Experience establishing data governance practices and building self‑service reporting that non‑analysts actually use. Experience with workforce planning. COMPENSATION Base Salary: $155,000 - $240,000 Equity + Benefits: including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, Flexible Time Off and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave (Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job‑related knowledge and skills, education and experience.) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearance. Work Location: this role will be hybrid at our Centennial, CO or Long Beach, CA office. Work environment: standard office or production factory. U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State (ITAR compliance). EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT We value diversity of experience, knowledge, backgrounds and perspectives and harness these qualities to create extraordinary impact. True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, maternity or related condition (including breastfeeding) or any other basis as protected by applicable law. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us know. #J-18808-Ljbffr