Title: Executive Talent Researcher (Fixed Term)

Location: Greater Seattle Area | Huntsville, AL | Denver, CO | Phoenix, AZ | Space Coast, FL
Requisition ID: R63293

Description:

Application close date:

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 Talent 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 leadership to develop search strategies, deliver competitive intelligence, and build outstanding talent pipelines that attract transformational leaders.

Leading with expertise in market research, competitive analysis, and talent intelligence, you'll engage C-suite and VP level candidates across functions from engineering and operations to commercial and corporate functions at one of the world's most innovative aerospace companies. You'll bring analytical rigor and relationship-building finesse as you map executive talent markets, source and screen candidates, educate collaborators on industry trends, and proactively build networks of outstanding leaders. If you're energized by research challenges, thrive in fast-paced environments, and want your work to have cosmic impact, this is your launchpad!

Please note:

• This position is a fixed-term, benefits eligible role with Blue Origin through 12/31/2026
• Full time on-site
• Relocation not provided

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead search planning, market research, and talent pipelining to ensure recruitment efforts meet business priorities and stakeholder needs.

• Drive comprehensive search strategy and insights by conducting industry and market research to identify, profile, and map and screen 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 establish relationships with executive-level talent, 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.

• Proactively identify and map leadership talent from varied backgrounds and experiences to build candidate pipelines.

• Maintain living repositories of market and talent intelligence assets for multifaceted search execution.

• Deliver pioneering insights on new technologies and trends, bringing strategic recommendations that drive competitive advantage.

• Cultivate innovation, high standards, and continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in complex talent research.

• Strong focus on executive talent sourcing.

• Experience conducting qualitative and quantitative talent research for executive positions.

• Proficient in data organization, pipeline development, and executive level business writing.

• Experience advising and influencing executive leadership.

• Proficient with talent platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Recruiting CRM’s, market analytics tools, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Aerospace, engineering, or technology industry experience.

• Mix of executive search firm and in house executive recruiting experience.

• Curious, self-directed, and able to learn new domains quickly and synthesize data from multiple sources.

• Exhibits high judgment and critical thinking, while delivering with precision in a fast-paced environment.

• Proven success in building great talent pipelines and contributing to best-in-class hiring outcomes.

• Entrepreneurial approach: thrives on innovation and has a passion for superior customer service.

Compensation Range for:

CA applicants is $134,434.00 - $188,207.25CO applicants is $123,611.00 - $173,054.70WA applicants is $134,434.00 - $188,207.25

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.

• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.