OpenAI

Senior Recruiter, Government

OpenAI

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $216,000 - $240,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

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About the role

  • Manage full-cycle recruitment for Government-focused roles, including sourcing and hiring candidates with active U.S. security clearances, identifying talent needs, managing the recruitment process, and negotiating offers.
  • Work directly with business leaders to understand departmental objectives and develop proactive hiring strategies that align with organizational goals.
  • Ensure an outstanding candidate experience by representing OpenAI professionally and upholding our commitment to diversity and inclusion in all hiring practices.
  • Collaborate with internal teams such as HR, Legal, and Compensation to ensure compliance and operational excellence throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
  • Utilize advanced sourcing strategies and tools to attract and engage top-tier candidates, with a focus on enhancing diversity within our teams.
  • Provide expert advice and support to hiring managers on best practices in interviewing, candidate evaluation, and employment branding.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, particularly within in-house environments at high-growth companies.
  • Proven experience sourcing and hiring candidates with active U.S. government security clearances.
  • Deep understanding of the federal talent landscape and a track record recruiting for roles supporting the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and other federal agencies.
  • Ability to identify and engage candidates with backgrounds including defense contractors, systems integrators, and government programs that involve classified systems.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders across cultures.
  • A high level of adaptability in fast-paced, evolving environments—balancing strategic vision with hands-on execution.
  • A continuous improvement mindset and the ability to evolve processes to meet global hiring needs.
  • Proficiency with ATS and sourcing platforms such as Ashby, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other modern recruitment tools.