Security Clearance Careers Podcast

Supply chain security is a term that is often discussed but rarely understood. Many definitions of supply chain are still centered on a logistics and physical infrastructure focused definition. Theresa Campobasso, Senior Vice President of Strategic Accounts, Exiger Government Solutions, joins Security Clearance Insecurity to talk about the 21st century supply chain. She shares more about how succe...

Part 1 of our podcast with Dr. Gerald Auger who is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Cyber and Computer Sciences at The Citadel in Charleston and a content creator and founder simplycyber.io. He really he brings Information security related content to help IT or Information Security professionals take their career further, faster. So, being a cybersecurity guru of sorts – he also spen...

Disinformation continues to threaten the spread of accurate information about issues at home and abroad. For women in national security, in particular, there are risks for being a public facing voice. Nina Jankowicz, disinformation expert and author of the book ‘How to Be a Woman Online’ joins the show to discuss why online harassment continues to be such a pervasive issue and what women can do ab...

In honor of Women’s History Month, the ClearanceJobs Content Team tests our knowledge on women in national security. This the second installment of our Game Show and is all about the glass-breaking ladies of national security. Listen in as host Katie Helbling tests Phoebe Wells' knowledge on this important topic. Spoiler alert: she fails miserably! Don't miss this hilarious and info...

Selling and delivering solutions to the federal government takes a different approach than the typical sales cycle. Commercial sector companies sometimes find success in bringing a product or solution to the federal government, but then struggle to grow their businesses and get that critical next contract. Kristin Sargent founded Sargent Initiatives to help companies execute for defense customers....

In mentorship programs, 25% of mentored employees experienced salary grade changes, compared to just 5% among non-participants. Furthermore, DEI mentorship programs are credited by 80% of employees for fostering inclusivity, skill development, and sponsorship. Career development expert Janice Omadeke, who was one of the first 100 Black women in the United States to raise over $1M in seed funding f...

Bartholomew Perez got his start in mechanical engineering after leaving home for university, later earned his Masters in Architecture-based Enterprise Systems Engineering, then got a Professional Certificate in Electronic Warfare Technology. He worked for one of the top defense contractors in this space and is now a program lead amongst other things. Perez didn't serve in the US military and was b...

The security clearance is by nature intrusive – and dredges up a number of details that would never see the light of day in a traditional employment process. How can the government work to ensure greater equity and inclusion in light of the potential for bias inherent in personnel vetting? A recent report released by RAND looks into the potential for bias and inequity in the clearance process. Sin...

Vice Admiral (Ret.) Mike LeFever of the US Navy is the former Director of Strategic Operational Planning at the National Counterterrorism Center. Mike heads up Concentric, one of the world's most influential privately held security firms and are co-authors of the best selling book End Game First: A Leadership Strategy for Navigating Crisis and Business. In the book, he details how the national sec...

If you work in national security and with classified information, you may come across the highly nuanced issue of dealing with how to address classified information that may seemingly need to be listed on the SF-86 - be it work locations, sources or foreign contacts, or other issues - how do you address that? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The military transition, though difficult in a number of ways for each person, proves to be an obstacle for service members shifting from one phase of their life to another. Eric Ryan, a US Air Force veteran, is the Sr. Director of Military Operations at the University of Phoenix – here he manages all functions of the Office of Military and Veteran Affairs, including engagement, outreach, operatio...

Security clearance reciprocity and transfer of trust remain key topics in the security clearance reform process. The security clearance process has been on and off the Government Accountability Office (GAO) high risk list for several years. The GAO high risk list flags programs ‘vulnerable to waste, fraud, abuse, or mismanagement, or in need of transformation.’ Alissa H. Czyz, Director, Defense Ca...

Micromanagement, while often well-intentioned, can have several negative consequences in the workplace. One major issue is decreased morale and motivation among employees. When workers feel like they are constantly being scrutinized and their every move is being controlled, it can lead to feelings of frustration, disempowerment, and lack of trust in their abilities. This can result in decreased pr...

Taxes are complicated. Whether it's intentional or unintentional, a number of cleared professionals and applicants find themselves falling into tax issues. Unfortunately, taxes can cause big problems, and may require a tax attorney, accountant, or some kind of professional financial assistance to help you ensure you're doing things correctly. Common issues come from unpaid taxes, tax issues from a...

Symone B, who joined the podcast last year for Unlocking Success in GovTech: Insider Tips to Make Over $200,000 and Navigate the Cleared Job Search , discussed their story and how they were able to climb up the ladder in this industry from a really young age. For this episode, we dive in a little bit more into the national security tech industry and talk about many of the hottest GovTech (Governme...

The path to a security clearance isn't always straightforward - and sometimes it winds its way through a graveyard or two. Lindy Kyzer and Sean Bigley discuss some of the more unexpected security clearance defenses that have been used over the years. Including the time an applicant argued he was so in love with this country - he'd already bought his burial plot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

ClearanceJobs is the largest cleared career marketplace or networking platform for job seekers with an active security clearance and recruiters looking to hire cleared talent. In this episode of the Security Clearance Careers Podcast, the content team drills down on the top ten preferred fields or niches within the national security sector. Intelligence Military and Law Enforcement IT - Security M...

Punk and innovation – a match made in the mosh pit? Dan Ward, a retired US Air Force Lieutenant Colonel and author of the recently released  Punk: Prompts and Provocations for Authentic Innovations  discusses the book and why a little bit of punk may be just the unexpected angle your problem needs. In Ward’s extensive career as a program manager and innovator, he’s seen the benefit of lo...

Imagine you get a notification that $800 was transferred out of your account from an “authorized user” when you’re the only one with access. Phishing attacks, online scams, and cyber criminals in general, are becoming more commonplace but also are finessing their sophistication in the ways they attack. BuddoBot is a veteran and minority-owned business, that specializes in authentic offensive cyber...

Operating under Continuing Resolutions is no longer the exception – it’s the norm. But what happens to innovation in the defense industry when the budget process becomes an annual race to the fiscal cliff? Jane Lee, Chief Government Relations Officer at Rebellion Defense discusses how the current government budget process affects defense contracting. She also addresses innovative approaches to mak...

What's it like playing with the big dogs of the Department of Defense (DoD) / Intelligence Community (IC) as a small business? Tasha Jones, president and owner of Twenty39 joins the podcast to discuss all things national security, from her time serving in the military to the transition, getting a federal job as a govvie, working as a contractor and now being her own girl boss running her comp...

Leslie Weinstein interviews Wistar “Star” Hardison, Defense Cyber Workforce Governance Program Manager/Workforce Innovation Directorate about the critical topic of workforce development across the DIB and particularly the cybersecurity workforce. How is DoD looking to address current employment gaps and what do we need to do to ensure the proper cyber understanding across the workforce? Hosted on...

Does Classified Information Enter the Recruiting Funnel? Recruiters are the firsthand professionals in staffing for the national security industry. Many of these conversations surround security clearance topics and missions, but it is rare that classified information enters the recruiting funnel in phone screens and interviews. That being said, a valid question as recruiters are flooded with Linke...

The federal government hiring process comes with unique challenges. What are simple steps that could be taken today to improve the process? ClearanceJobs chats with Michaela Flatau, chief unicorn collector (i.e. ‘putting the human back in human resources’) for Defense Unicorns. Defense Unicorns is an innovative software development/delivery company, competing for the best tech talent with some of...

CISA's Chief Integration Officer Bridget Bean spoke in depth with us on the latest episode of ClearedCast to discuss the vital role of its ten regional offices. Learn more about CISA ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.