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.
Cowen Partners
Cowen Partners is a mid-size firm headquartered in Lake Oswego, OR, USA, listed among OCONUS Recruiters for Executive Search (GovCon). This is an independent listing with no commercial relationship to this site. Last verified October 14, 2026.
Last verified October 14, 2026
Source: cowenpartners.com (the company's own site).
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What they do
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.
At a glance
| Headquarters | Lake Oswego, OR, USA |
|---|---|
| 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) | Cowen Partners |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Orange County, CA · Prishtina, Kosovo | Lake Oswego, OR, USA |
| 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 Cowen Partners the featured partner on OCONUS Recruiters?
No. Cowen Partners is an independent listing with no commercial relationship to OCONUS Recruiters. Recruitmint is the featured partner that publishes this site.
What does Cowen Partners specialize in?
Cowen Partners publishes Executive Search (GovCon) as its specialties, based in Lake Oswego, OR, USA.
Where is Cowen Partners headquartered, and how large is the firm?
Cowen Partners lists its headquarters as Lake Oswego, OR, USA and its size as mid-size.