Black Powder Search

Engagement model

Contingent search

Fee paid only on successful placement, with no upfront cost. Flexible enough to run alongside other firms, and suited to mid- and lower-level positions.

Best for: Mid-level roles, and teams that want to run several firms in parallel.

Start a search

How it runs

The same three stages, whichever model you pick

What changes between the three engagement models is exclusivity and how the fee works. What does not change is the process, or the standard every candidate clears before we put them in front of you.

  1. 01

    Intro and onboarding

    An onboarding call with our COO and the lead recruiter to establish what the business actually needs — not just what the job description says.

  2. 02

    Source and screen

    We screen candidates out of our proprietary Special Operations veteran pool while you stay on your own work.

  3. 03

    Post-placement support

    We stay engaged with both the employer and the placed candidate after the start date, for as long as it takes to make the hire sustainable.

Start a contingent search

Tell us the role. We will come back with whether the person you need is already in the pool, and what this engagement would look like.

We reply to every inquiry. Usually same day.

Next step

Tell us the role. We will tell you who is already ready for it.

An onboarding call with our COO and the lead recruiter, and you will know within the week whether the person you need is already in our pool.