Curtiss-Wright is looking for an experienced Contract Military & Veteran Recruiter / Program Manager to create, launch, and scale Curtiss-Wright’s DoD SkillBridge initiative across North America. This strategic role will be responsible for building partnerships with military bases, shaping program design, identifying internal opportunities for SkillBridge candidates, managing the end-to-end recruiting pipeline, and serving as the primary point of contact for military partners and participants.

If you are passionate about supporting Veterans and thrive on building and developing recruitment programs in a fast-paced collaborative environment, we want to hear from you!

Location:  Remote (Not CA, MN, NY & NJ)

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge:

Program Development & Management

- Partner internally & externally to obtain and maintain DoD approval and full compliance for SkillBridge launch including full reporting and documentation.

- Design, launch, and manage Curtiss-Wright’s SkillBridge initiative across the United States.

- Develop internal training and toolkits for Talent Acquisition, Hiring Managers and HR Partners.

Partnership Development

- Establish and maintain strong relationships with military base transition offices, education centers, and DoD SkillBridge program offices.

- Represent Curtiss-Wright at veteran hiring events, military job fairs, and transition assistance programs.

Recruitment & Talent Pipeline

- Source, screen, and match eligible service members to appropriate internship opportunities aligned with Curtiss-Wright’s hiring needs.

- Manage the full lifecycle recruitment process for SkillBridge interns with the goal of post-program employment.

- Build and maintain a strong candidate pipeline of transitioning military talent.

Data, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

- Track program KPIs including placement rates, conversion to full-time, and participant satisfaction.

- Provide regular reporting to leadership and suggest improvements to enhance program outcomes.

What You Bring:

US Citizen

5+ years of experience in military recruiting, program management, or related field.

Deep understanding of the military transition process and DoD SkillBridge Program.

Ability to travel as needed up to 50%

Proven experience building or scaling workforce development or veteran programs.

Strong relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders.

Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred:

Military service or direct experience working with transitioning service members.

Prior experience in defense, aerospace, or manufacturing industries.

Familiarity with ATS platforms (Workday preferred) and military job translators

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No unsolicited agency submittals please.  Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal.  Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.  

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening.  In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. 

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.