Cowen Partners runs a defense-industry executive search practice that places C-suite and senior leadership talent for defense contractors, manufacturers, and government-funded programs. Its focus areas include maritime defense, aerospace, industrial manufacturing, and roles requiring government compliance and security-clearance expertise.
Blue Signal Search
Blue Signal Search is a mid-size firm headquartered in Phoenix, AZ, USA, founded 2012, listed among OCONUS Recruiters for Executive Search (GovCon). This is an independent listing with no commercial relationship to this site. Last verified September 2, 2026.
Last verified September 2, 2026
Source: bluesignal.com (the company's own site).
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What they do
Blue Signal Search is a national executive search and recruiting firm with a dedicated aerospace, defense, and military practice, placing engineering, program management, cybersecurity, supply chain, and executive leadership talent for defense contractors and government-program organizations.
At a glance
| Headquarters | Phoenix, AZ, USA |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2012 |
| Company size | Mid-size |
| Regions covered | CONUS |
| Specialties | Executive Search (GovCon) |
| Best for | Executive Search (GovCon) |
| Listing status | Independent listing. No relationship with this site. |
Compare with Recruitmint (GovMint)
| Attribute | Recruitmint (GovMint) | Blue Signal Search |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Orange County, CA · Prishtina, Kosovo | Phoenix, AZ, USA |
| Founded | — | 2012 |
| Company size | Boutique | Mid-size |
| Regions | CONUS Europe Global/OCONUS | CONUS |
| Specialties | GovCon Recruiting DoD Contract Staffing Executive Search (GovCon) | Executive Search (GovCon) |
| Best for | GovCon Recruiting | Executive Search (GovCon) |
| Listing status | Featured partner (publishes this site) | Independent listing |
Tinted rows are where the two match. Recruitmint (GovMint) is the featured partner and publishes this site.
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Questions buyers ask
Is Blue Signal Search the featured partner on OCONUS Recruiters?
No. Blue Signal Search is an independent listing with no commercial relationship to OCONUS Recruiters. Recruitmint (GovMint) is the featured partner that publishes this site.
What does Blue Signal Search specialize in?
Blue Signal Search publishes Executive Search (GovCon) as its specialties, based in Phoenix, AZ, USA.
Where is Blue Signal Search headquartered, and how large is the firm?
Blue Signal Search lists its headquarters as Phoenix, AZ, USA and its size as mid-size, founded 2012.