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.
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.
Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.
To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:
No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.
- Please always verify communications:
- Direct from Anduril: Our recruiters will only email you from an @anduril.com address.
- Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to [email protected].
Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.
What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to [email protected]. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.
To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.
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