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As of October 23, 2026, The Arena has no open roles listed.

About The Arena

The Arena | Building elite teams for mission-driven startups The Arena is more than a talent firm—we’re your embedded hiring partner for scaling high-impact teams in national security, AI, and defense tech. We work directly with founders and hiring managers to place top-tier technical and federal sales talent at the speed and quality early-stage startups need to win. From go-to-market operators to engineers and cleared technologists, we deliver high-conviction candidates who align with your mission, culture, and pace. We don’t just hire—we build. Through Arena University, we help top-performing veterans transition into dual-use startups, unlocking an incredible pipeline of cleared, driven, and operationally excellent talent ready to make an impact from day one. Our approach is built on speed, precision, and deep national security expertise. If you’re building for the mission, we’re here to help you build your team. Think ahead. Hire better. Win faster. arena.vet university.vet

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Leadership

The top of The Arena's org chart, with how many people report into each leader.

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Paul Edmondson

CEO

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Noah Edmunds

Director of Business Development

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Brock Neiderer

Recruiting Director

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Eric Schmidt

Head of Growth

The Arena jobs: common questions

Is The Arena hiring right now?
The Arena has no open roles listed as of October 23, 2026. Roles appear here as soon as they are posted on The Arena's careers site.
Who leads The Arena?
Paul Edmondson, CEO, is at the top of The Arena's org chart.
How do I apply for a job at The Arena?
Pick a role on The Arena's TheJobsMap page and select Apply. Every listing links to the original posting on The Arena's own careers site, so you apply directly with the employer.