Security Cleared Jobs: Who's Hiring & How

This special Bonus Episode highlights mistakes to avoid in your military transition, along with steps to make your transition to the civilian world successful. We also include explanations of terms such as prime contractors, subcontractors, contingent offers, sourcers, recruiters, hiring managers, and more. Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/mistakes-to-avoid-in-your-...

Adam Fife, CEO of CenCore, shares the importance of excellence and attention to detail in a high-performance environment. Learn about the National Security Program that helps to green the polygraph workforce, Adam’s views on hybrid work and how long that will take to be implemented widely, plus why you shouldn’t job hop. “It's an honor and a privilege that the United States Government trusts...

Navy veteran Matt O'Hara, Red Cyber Program Manager, shares his inspiring origin story and his efforts to build his team at Valiant. Matt emphasizes the importance of soft skills and diversity of thought that are critical in building a successful unit, plus his tips for successful interviewing and military transition. “ We're looking for you to be a good fit for the team. More so than th...

“Be someone that people want to work with,” shares Katie Gaither, recruiting director at Edgewater Technical Associates. Edgewater supports DOE nuclear work at sites throughout the U.S., offering relocation or per diem options to test the waters of your new location. In addition, transferring your security clearance from DOD to DOE is a straightforward process. “The DOD Secret is equivalent to an...

If you’re serving in the military and you’re notified of an issue with your security clearance, who do you turn to for help? The answer may surprise you. Plus, find out what you need to know before you separate and more in this special episode on security clearance issues when you’re serving in the military, featuring Tony Kuhn, Managing Partner at Tully Rinckey PLLC. “In the military, if you lose...

“We try to work with you, instead of you working for us,” shares John Ommert, Army veteran and partner at Constellation Technologies, Inc. (CTI). John helps lead an organization that is 60+ percent veterans and that has been named a Baltimore Sun Top Workplace for 5 years running. Though primarily focused on IT and Intel work requiring polygraphs, their portfolio is expanding to include some non-p...

For Bob Heriford, CEO of Innovative Solutions, considering new employees is always about a will or a skill. Integrity, honesty and loyalty cannot be taught, but technical skills can. Innovative Solutions offers flexible shorter-term opportunities in addition to longer-term contracts. “It’s all about their attitude. It's all about how they build relationships. For me personally, I could really...

SilverEdge is a private-equity backed government contractor primarily working in the intelligence community in the National Capital Region, shares Kelly Douglas, Vice President of Talent Acquisition. With over 300 employees, 90% of whom have polygraphs, there is a focus on employee retention, whether that’s through flexible schedules or internal mobility to avoid burnout. Plus, we cover why it’s i...

This special Bonus Episode of our podcast gives detailed advice on leveraging social networks for a more strategic cleared job search. Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/leverage-social-networks-for-your-cleared-job-search-podcast/ _ This show is brought to you by ClearedJobs. Net.  Have feedback or questions for us? Email us at ajones@clearedjobs.net . Create a clear...

Cleared job search is like dating, so don’t fake it in the interview process shares Kirsten Renner, VP of People Operations at Cydecor. Led by an inspiring founder, Nader Elguindi, Cydecor is expanding rapidly, offering opportunities for growth, hybrid work, and numerous CONUS options. Learn why you need to do more than just click “apply for a job” to stand out from your competition. “You have app...

Growing people while solving the nation’s toughest problems is how Technical Recruiter Courtney White describes Integration Innovation, Inc. (i3). This employee-owned company offers an employee stock ownership program and is growing quickly, nearing 800 employees. “Make a difference while making a living.” “We solve really tough technical problems. We pride ourselves on our ability to make a diffe...

Don’t underestimate the power of being easy to work with in your career, shares Uri Robinson, Co-Founder at Robinson Consulting Group. He heads a small DC-area firm focused on Systems Engineering. If you’re looking to have access to the C-Suite and grow with the company, this may be a stop for you. “They say your network is your net worth at the end of the day. So build those relationships across...

Straightforward, actionable uses of artificial intelligence for your cleared job search. This special Bonus Episode of our podcast shares how to use artificial intelligence to save time, improve your communication skills, and broaden your knowledge, to improve your cleared job search. “It is still recommended that you tailor your resume for every single role you apply for. If you're applying...

How do you navigate salary transparency? Mike Barnum, Talent Acquisition Leader at Raytheon, shares how. Plus, he answers the eternal question of how many jobs you should apply for at one company, how to ask for feedback on the spot in an interview, and the importance of confidence…just not too much. “If we're reaching out to set up an interview with you remember you were chosen. Whatever you...

Shae Gee is a 30-year Air Force veteran and Chief People Officer for a growing small business, Paragon Cyber Solutions. Hear her first two questions in an interview and why she asks them, plus Shae’s perspective after having recently transitioned from the military to the civilian sector. “Sometimes we discount what we actually did in the military. If you're doing maintenance, yes, you're...

Senior Program Manager Chad Clary leads the V2X C5I portfolio. He highlights the company's focus on soft skills development, diversity in the workplace, their success with the SkillBridge program, plus what to ask if you don’t get the role you applied for. “For those that don't quite make the cut, that doesn't necessarily mean that they're not going to be a fit for a future rol...

This special Bonus Episode of our podcast demonstrates how to get your full value from a potential cleared employer by negotiating the offer that makes sense for you. “I need to renew my CISSP. Do you give me time off for it? Do you pay for it? Do you pay for the travel? Those are benefits that really change depending on the company you work for." Find show notes and additional links at: http...

ITIC hires cleared IT professionals for the Northern Virginia intelligence community. Staffing Manager Eric Voelkel shares they offer six weeks PTO right out of the gate, as well as the importance of being able to speak to what you still need to learn, or don’t know, when interviewing. “I just don't want to be able to hear all the things that you've accomplished. I want to hear someone s...

ICF has an inspiring backstory and a wide variety of cleared opportunities in the DC metro area and beyond. Ruth Robertson, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner for Technology, shares the company’s commitment to DEI, illustrated by being named a 2023 Forbes Best Employer for Diversity and Best Employer for Women. Plus, Ruth reminds us to always include contact information on our resume! “Growth defin...

Oasis Systems is now Astrion, a cleared employer focused primarily on supporting the FAA, NASA and the Air Force in engineering and cybersecurity roles. Learn from cybersecurity recruiter Ashley Owens, how to use AI in your cleared job search, SkillBridge opportunities and more. “If you don't see an opportunity available right now, please, please keep networking and keep looking at the career...

Welcome to this special edition of Security Cleared Jobs: Who’s Hiring and How . Today’s episode is a “producer pick” featuring a past episode with Shannon Morgan of Ball Aerospace. If you missed it the first time, enjoy learning all that Ball Aerospace has to offer, from a fast-paced environment that sees a lot of change to SkillBridge opportunities for transitioning military personnel and much m...

In this special Bonus Episode of our podcast, our hosts share some of their favorite moments from our 2023 podcast episodes. From TikTok, to unlimited PTO (how can that be bad?), to employment scams, we know you’ll enjoy these clips we’ve prepared for you. Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/highlights-of-our-2023-podcast/ _ This show is brought to you by ClearedJobs....

Recorded live at the recent ISC2 Security Congress, this panel discussion features Kirsten Renner formerly of Accenture Federal Services and now with Cydecor, and Kris Rides with Tiro Security. Hear about top certifications, steps you need to take when you apply for a job, the eternal power of networking, and more. “They apply and wait, apply and wait, apply and wait. There's a good chance, n...

In this special Bonus Episode of our podcast, we share the best resume tips from our 2023 podcast guests, to help you create your cleared resume. Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/best-cleared-resume-advice-from-our-2023-guests-podcast/ _ This show is brought to you by ClearedJobs. Net.  Have feedback or questions for us? Email us at ajones@clearedjobs.net . Create a...

BCubed Engineering is an advanced software engineering firm that offers a unique office environment and amenities. A brewery? Check. Vineyard? Check. Plus, they offer individual benefit accounts, which are a hard find in the cleared community today. Learn more in our discussion with Michele Randall, Senior Advisor of Talent Acquisition. “I will have a conversation, a nice short chat, that really j...