--- title: 'Defense Tech Talent Pool For Stanford DEFCON Career Fair 2026 at Sitreps' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/defense-tech-talent-pool-for-stanford-defcon-career-fair-2026-sitreps-stanford-fm22kzx150em' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-11' --- # Defense Tech Talent Pool For Stanford DEFCON Career Fair 2026 at Sitreps - **Company:** Sitreps - **Location:** Stanford, CA - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-09-10 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/sitrepsllc/jobs/4401671009 ## Job description Defense Tech Talent Pool For Stanford DEFCON Career Fair 2026 Location: Stanford, CA for the career fair. Roles are nationwide. Event: Stanford DEFCON Career Fair, Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 3:00pm to 6:00pm, Encina Hall, Stanford University. ## About Sitreps Sitreps is a veteran-focused recruiting firm. We place transitioning service members, veterans, and top technical talent into defense tech, national security, and high-growth companies across the United States. Sitreps is a proud sponsor and the talent partner of Stanford DEFCON 2026. ## About This Talent Pool This is not a single job opening. It is how we collect resumes ahead of the Stanford DEFCON Career Fair. Submit your resume once, here. Our recruiting team reviews every submission against the roles we are actively filling with our defense tech clients, and shares strong profiles with the companies attending the career fair. Who Should Apply - Students, transitioning service members, veterans, and experienced professionals - Anyone interested in defense tech, national security, aerospace, autonomy, space, cyber, or AI - Engineering, product, operations, go-to-market, finance, policy, and program backgrounds are all welcome - You do not need to attend the career fair to apply, though we would love to meet you there What Happens Next - Submit your resume and answer a few short questions. It takes about two minutes. - Our team reviews every submission. - If there is a match, a Sitreps recruiter contacts you directly. - Come find the Sitreps team at Encina Hall on October 6. ## About Sitreps ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Sitreps is a veteran-founded recruiting agency and defense technology company that connects elite military talent with high-impact roles and builds software-driven maritime intelligence platforms for the U.S. Department of Defense. - **Entity Type**: Private (startup stage; no public funding rounds disclosed) - **Headquarters**: Arlington, Virginia, USA (multiple job postings list Arlington, VA as primary location; also offices in New York City and Litchfield, VA) - **Founded**: 2019 - **Founders**: Kyle Eberly, Wyatt Frasier, Max Cormier (co-founders) ## Core Business - **Primary Industries**: Defense Technology, Professional Services (Veteran Recruiting & Staffing), Software & Analytics - **Target Customers**: U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and federal civilian agencies (B2G); defense-focused enterprises and technology companies (B2B) seeking veteran talent - **Mission/Purpose**: Leveraging a deep-rooted community of military veterans to help world-class businesses scale, while also transforming commercial fleets into persistent sensing assets for national security. ## Products & Services - **Sitreps Talent (Recruiting Agency)**: A curated recruiting service that sources, vets, and places high-performing military professionals into roles at partner companies. Serves 10+ industries including defense tech, software, AI, fintech, and private equity. Places roles such as product managers, account executives, engagement managers, and sales directors. - **Maritime Intelligence Platform (Defense Tech Software)**: A next-generation software platform that transforms global commercial fleets into persistent sensing assets for the United States. Used by Navy strategic programs; includes analytics, data integration (SQL/Python/R), and implementation services. - **AI & Agentic Solutions (Emerging)**: Design, prototype, and deploy scalable AI and agentic workflows for defense acquisition challenges, embedding with clients to productionize models. ## Market Standing - **Valuuation / Funding**: Not publicly disclosed. The company appears to be privately funded (no public rounds recorded). A Head of Sales job description references growing revenue from ~$2M to $5M+ (with a path to $30M), suggesting current annual revenue in the low single-digit millions. - **Key Metrics**: 150+ veterans placed, 40+ partner companies, 95% retention rate, serving 10+ industries (source: [sitreps.com/about/clients](https://www.sitreps.com/about/clients)) - **Notable Investors / Partners**: Not listed publicly. Partner companies are not named on the website, but the client portfolio includes defense tech, software, HVAC, real estate, AI, fintech, private equity. - **Growth Signals**: - Scaling sales team from ~$2M to $30M target - Active hiring for senior roles: VP of Engagement, Head of Intelligence, Chief Operating Officer, Forward Deployed Data Scientists - Expanding into AI/agentic solutions for defense acquisition - Multiple office locations and remote/hybrid work options ## Competitive Advantages - **Authentic Veteran Community**: Sitreps began as a viral online community for veterans transitioning to business roles — now the “largest community of veterans in business in the USA,” providing unmatched access to, and credibility with, military talent. - **Dual Capability**: Combines a staffing agency with in-house defense tech software development, allowing cross-pollination of talent insights and mission understanding. - **High Retention**: 95% placement retention rate indicates strong matching and support processes. - **Clearance and Domain Expertise**: Many roles require active security clearances and deep knowledge of naval strategic programs, DoD acquisition, and intelligence — creating a high barrier for competitors. ## Strategic Focus - **Scale Revenue**: Formalizing sales processes (CRM, commissions, segmentation) with a goal of growing from ~$2M to $5M+ in the near term and eventually $30M. - **Productize Defense Tech**: Expand the maritime intelligence platform and AI/agentic solutions for broader DoD adoption. - **Deepen Government Relationships**: Hiring Engagement Directors and Account Executives for each military branch (Air Force, Navy, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps). - **Build Internal Infrastructure**: Transitioning from QuickBooks to an audit-ready ERP, adding financial controls and federal contract audit compliance. ## Why Work Here - **Mission-Driven Work**: Directly support national security and veteran employment — two high-impact, purpose-rich areas. - **Hybrid & Remote Flexibility**: Many roles offer remote options (U.S.-based); some positions require on-site presence in Arlington, VA, New York, or Litchfield, VA; a hybrid workspace is the norm. - **Career Growth**: Early-stage company where leaders are expected to build functions from scratch and grow into C-level roles (e.g., Head of Sales → CRO path). - **Diverse Roles**: Opportunities span professional services, engineering (forward deployed, data science), intelligence analysis, sales, and operations — appealing to both veterans and civilians. - **Culture**: Described as “authentic, expertise-driven, and grounded in real connection” — not a typical corporate recruiter but a community-first organization. ## Sources 1. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/sitreps-llc) – Company overview, perks, culture, job listings 2. [job-boards.greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/sitrepsllc) – Official careers page with all current openings 3. [sitreps.com/about/team](https://www.sitreps.com/about/team) – Founders and team profiles 4. [sitreps.com/about/clients](https://www.sitreps.com/about/clients) – Client metrics, industries served, roles filled 5. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/sitreps-llc/jobs) – Detailed job descriptions (Head of Sales, Implementation Engineer, etc.) ## Other roles at Sitreps - [Facility Security Officer (TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph Required)](https://feeny.ai/job/facility-security-officer-ts-sci-with-full-scope-polygraph-required-sitreps-1cx0btxk19sz) — Arlington, VA - [General Manager - Aviation Maintenance](https://feeny.ai/job/general-manager-aviation-maintenance-sitreps-santa-monica-y9b88ynzxw5z) — Santa Monica, CA - [Chief of Staff](https://feeny.ai/job/chief-of-staff-sitreps-portland-bevzjkz40a2n) — Portland, OR - [Director of Defense Sales](https://feeny.ai/job/director-of-defense-sales-sitreps-washington-mqjtqp8fb779) — Washington, DC - [Director, Strategic Programs](https://feeny.ai/job/director-strategic-programs-sitreps-washington-hyv2076gpey5) — Washington, DC - [AI Product Manager, Public Sector](https://feeny.ai/job/ai-product-manager-public-sector-sitreps-washington-dc-or-san-francisco-k7pwb6nf4jzh) — Washington Dc OR San Francisco, CA - [Senior Forward Deployed Strategist, Public Sector](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-forward-deployed-strategist-public-sector-sitreps-washington-dc-or-san-dkgg0vr1n0qk) — Washington Dc OR San Francisco, CA - [Senior Forward Deployed Engineer, Public Sector](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-forward-deployed-engineer-public-sector-sitreps-washington-dc-or-san-2p8wwrc0mhb3) — Washington Dc OR San Francisco, CA - [Talent Sourcer (LATAM)](https://feeny.ai/job/talent-sourcer-latam-sitreps-latin-america-dybqasqr9346) — Latin America - [Talent Sourcer](https://feeny.ai/job/talent-sourcer-sitreps-argentina-00bg1hz0f31s) — Argentina