Executive Recruiting Researcher

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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations.

Blue Origin is building a future where millions of people can live and work in space, and the leaders we hire today will define humanity's future among the stars. As an Executive Recruiting Researcher, you'll play a pivotal role in this mission by serving as the strategic intelligence engine behind our executive talent acquisition. This isn't traditional recruiting research, it's a high-stakes, high-visibility position where your insights, market intelligence, and talent mapping will directly influence the leadership bench that drives our most critical programs and business objectives. You'll partner with executive recruiters and senior company leadership to shape search strategies, deliver competitive intelligence, and build exceptional talent pipelines that ensure Blue Origin attracts the transformational leaders needed to make space accessible for the benefit of Earth.

This role offers a unique opportunity to operate at the intersection of strategy, research, and executive talent acquisition within one of the world's most innovative aerospace companies. You'll leverage your expertise in market research, competitive analysis, and talent intelligence to identify and engage C-suite and VP-level candidates across several business functions from engineering and operations to commercial and corporate functions. Your work will require both analytical rigor and relationship-building finesse as you map talent markets, assess candidate profiles, educate stakeholders on industry trends, and proactively build networks of exceptional leaders. If you're energized by complex research challenges, thrive in fast-paced environments, and want your work to have cosmic impact, this is your launchpad.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with executive recruiters as a thought partner, providing strategic input on search planning, market research, and talent intelligence to ensure recruitment efforts effectively address business priorities and stakeholder needs.
• Drive comprehensive search strategy and insights by conducting industry and market research to identify, profile, and map executive talent.
• Build and organize long- and short-term prospect pipelines, continuously calibrating talent pools with hiring managers and evolving business priorities.
• Develop and maintain detailed target company lists, and robust search strategies aligned with both immediate and long-term leadership needs.
• Engage and build relationships with executive-level candidates, providing initial assessments and candidate evaluations.
• Contribute to the executive recruiting team’s knowledge base by educating on industries, talent pools, and profiles.
• Participate in client update meetings on active searches and prepare comprehensive market and candidate reports.
• Build out talent networks, tap industry sources, and develop an initial pool of senior candidates for critical and succession-planned roles.
• Proactively identify and map leadership talent from varied backgrounds and experiences to build inclusive candidate pipelines.
• Maintain living repositories of market and talent intelligence assets for dynamic search execution.
• Actively monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to deliver cutting-edge insights and strategic recommendations that drive competitive advantage.
• Help foster a culture of innovation, high standards, and continuous improvement within the executive recruiting function.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in executive search, market intelligence, or research roles, ideally within a top executive search firm, in-house executive recruiting team, or market insights firm.
• Experience conducting qualitative and quantitative talent research.
• Proficient in data organization, pipeline development, and business writing.
• Experience advising and influencing senior stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Fluent with talent platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Recruiting CRM’s, market analytics tools, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent work experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Industry experience in aerospace, engineering, or technology.
• Curious, self-directed, and able to learn new domains quickly and synthesize data from multiple sources.
• Exhibits high judgment and strategic thinking, while executing with precision in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to articulate and convey complex findings verbally and through writing
• Proven success in building great talent pipelines and contributing to best-in-class hiring outcomes.
• Entrepreneurial mindset: thrives on innovation and has a passion for superior, high-touch customer service.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and partner with senior leaders and partners.

 

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $130,518.00-$182,724.15

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check

• Required for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include:  Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

• Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

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