Principal Military Programs Specialist

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 diverse 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.

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

As the leader of military programs, you'll partner with senior executives, Talent Acquisition (TA), HR Business Partners, and business leaders to design and execute programs that build a strong, sustained military talent pipeline aligned with our company’s goals . You'll help shape how we think about talent, development, and military service in a future-focused, tech-driven company. This role reports to the Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided

• Travel encouraged up to 30% of the time

• Interviews will include a technical assessment

Responsibilities:

• Develop and launch Blue Origin’s three-year enterprise-wide veteran and military spouse strategy—encompassing attraction, integration, development, and retention. 
• Serve as the enterprise subject matter expert on veteran and military spouse talent, influencing hiring strategies and workforce planning. 
• Own and manage the military talent program budget, building it in partnership with the DEIA Director and Finance team. 
• Advise senior executives and hiring leaders across the company, aligning military talent strategies with Blue Origin’s business priorities and future growth. 
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partners to shape hiring practices, develop pipelines for critical technical and leadership roles. 
• Represent Blue Origin at the highest levels—building and sustaining relationships with military leaders, government officials, base transition programs, and national partners to position Blue as a top employer of choice. 
• Collaborate with the Veterans Business Resource Group and its executive sponsors to co-design initiatives that support connection, belonging, and advancement for military talent across Blue. 
• Launch onboarding, mentorship, and upskilling programs that support successful transitions from military to civilian roles. 
• Deliver actionable insights to the CEO and executive leadership team using data dashboards, impact briefs, and trend analyses on the performance and experience of veteran and military spouse hires. 
• Operate in ambiguity with speed and precision, designing scalable programs that are both immediate and future proofed. 

You’ll thrive in this role, if you: 

• Are a strategic operator with a proven record of designing and executing enterprise-level talent or community initiatives. 
• Know how to move between 30,000 feet and ground level—synthesizing complex information and translating it into action. 
• Build trust quickly and operate with presence and credibility at the highest levels of an organization. 
• Use data not just to report, but to generate insights, drive change, and track results over time. 
• Are passionate about creating pathways to opportunity for military talent and know how to turn that passion into measurable business value. 
• Thrive in fast-paced, mission-driven environments where ambiguity is the norm and future-focused thinking is a requirement.