Security Cleared Jobs: Who's Hiring & How: Recent Episodes
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Welcome to Security Cleared Jobs: Who’s Hiring & How, the podcast for cleared professionals looking for new opportunities and career advice. We go behind the scenes with recruiters and hiring managers from leading cleared employers to uncover the information you need to make a smart career move. They'll share insider job search tips, new contracts and opportunities, company culture insights, what they value in a prospective employee and more!
Michael Barnum of Raytheon, an RTX business, joins us to talk about what’s actually happening in today’s cleared job market and how serious job seekers can stand out. Mike shares the cleared roles they’re urgently filling and why mission and supporting the warfighter keep people there. He and Bob dig into job seeker frustrations, how volume and timing really affect hiring decisions, and why vague applications and LinkedIn messages get ignored. Mike also covers the spike in recruiter impersonations and job scams, how to spot fake outreach, and how to use LinkedIn and AI without hurting your chances. They wrap with straight talk on salary ranges, early compensation conversations, SkillBridge expectations, and practical interview prep so you can confidently tell your story and make it easy for recruiters to move you forward.
Find complete show notes at: https://clearedjobs.net/raytheon-rtx-inside-the-cleared-job-market-competition-myths-and-mistakes-podcast
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Brad Wilson, CEO of STEM Solutions, joins us to talk about building a mission‑driven cleared career in government contracting and why you should treat your job search like a sales process. Brad walks through the cleared roles STEM Solutions hires across IT support, engineering, acquisition, program management, and mission support. He also dives into STEM’s deep investment in transitioning service members through SkillBridge and Virginia Values Veterans, then closes with concrete, real-world job search playbooks—from targeted outreach and “mind-mapping” companies to two case studies of candidates who landed cleared roles through responsiveness, persistence, and continuous upskilling.
Find complete show notes at: https://clearedjobs.net/stem-solutions-cleared-careers-and-sales-savvy-job-search-podcast
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Mark Fogel, Director of Talent Development and Communications at Mile 2, joins us to talk about building custom software at the intersection of humans, machines, and work—from warfighters managing UAS to uncrewed F‑16s. Mark breaks down the cleared roles Mile 2 hires for, their remote-friendly GovCon model, how their values drive real hiring decisions, and why adaptability, a distilled resume, and strong referrals matter more than ever in the age of AI.
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Mark Girard of Booz Allen Hamilton pulls back the curtain on what it takes to build and grow a cleared career inside one of the defense industry’s top advanced technology employers. He explains how Booz Allen’s culture allows professionals to “choose their own adventure” by reinventing themselves across projects, clients, and technologies—including software development, cloud, geospatial work, cybersecurity, AI, and emerging areas like quantum. Learn why tailoring your resume to specific roles—and being proactive at events—can turn a single connection into a long-term career.
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In this episode, we sit down with Tabitha Hancock, Identity Services General Manager at UberEther, to explore how this leading identity and access management company tackles challenges in environments where security isn't optional. Discover their collaborative culture, what makes a standout candidate, and why UberEther is a go-to for cleared professionals seeking growth in a cutting-edge environment.
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John Garrett, Director of Talent Acquisition at Zel Technologies (ZelTech), expects significant growth in 2026. John discusses ZelTech’s long-standing history in embedded design, systems development, and rapid prototyping for offensive and defensive capabilities, with work spanning Florida to upstate New York and Northern Virginia. He walks through typical clearance needs, why ZelTech is a natural fit for veterans, and how the upcoming year will expand the company’s ability to support customers. Plus, hear John’s memorable hiring story about someone trying to use AI during an interview—and why authenticity always wins.
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This episode from our Military Monday webinar series features ClearedJobs.Net veteran and host Bob Wheeler and special guest, Cassondra VanVliet, HR Director at ITC Defense. They dive into what it takes to shift into a civilian career, from setting realistic salary expectations to crafting resumes and networking effectively. If you’re feeling stuck, surprised, or unsure about your military transition, this conversation is for you—and even if you’ve never served, the advice on salary, resumes, and standing out applies to every job seeker in today’s market.
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In this special episode, Bob Wheeler and Courtney Schwarten break down how cleared job seekers can use job boards like ClearedJobs.Net to do more than just apply for openings. From understanding how recruiters search the database to optimizing your resume and profile for visibility, you’ll learn how to make the platform work smarter for you. Tune in to discover practical strategies that help you get noticed by the right employers faster.
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From casual dates to messy divorces, your personal life can pose significant risks to your security clearance. Anthony Kuhn, Managing Partner at Tully Rinckey PLLC, shares expert insights on navigating these challenges in our special episode on love and security clearances.
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Columbia Technology Partners (CTP) fosters a vibrant, competitive culture that blends professional growth with a fun, engaging workplace, shares Allen Scott, the Director of People & Culture. CTP seeks cleared professionals, particularly those with CISSP and ISSEP certifications, for roles in cybersecurity, cloud engineering, and systems engineering. The company supports continuous education with paid training and exams to fuel career advancement. Beyond work, CTP’s new office boasts 75-inch TVs, video game tournaments, cornhole, and regular happy hours, creating a welcoming environment where coworkers can connect. With opportunities in Maryland, Aberdeen, and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, CTP offers prospective employees both challenging missions and a lively, supportive culture.
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This special Bonus Episode of our podcast gives you the inside scoop on writing a cover letter that counts. A well-written cover letter is a useful weapon in your cleared job search arsenal. It can set you apart from other cleared candidates, and can make the difference when two candidates are close. Many recruiters dread cover letters because they’re essentially all the same, but that doesn’t have to be the case. Stand out from your competition with these tips!
- 2:33 Write your cover letter to the hiring manager, not “To Whom It May Concern.” Research and address a specific person.
- 3:10 A cover letter is not all about you—it’s about solving the hiring manager’s problems with your skills.
- 6:06 Skip the clichés—don’t claim to be “self-motivated” or a “team player.” Show results instead.
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Elder Research stands out among government contractors by offering exceptional job stability, having only lost two employees due to contract changes in the last 30 years—a point of pride rooted in their strong commitment to long-term career growth. The company, which focuses on data science, AI, and machine learning, actively supports cleared contracts in the DoD, Intel, and federal civilian sectors, and is currently hiring data scientists, analysts, engineers, and other tech professionals. With a culture grounded in humility and loyalty, Elder Research evaluates candidates not just for the job at hand, but for a potential lifelong career with the organization, shares Charlie Miles, Talent Acquisition Director.
- 4:38 Seeking data scientists, data engineers, data analysts, as well as software engineers.
- 7:37 Elder tries to hire employees for the long term.
- 11:48 Charlie’s Four Cs of job search. How to evaluate a job opportunity. Compensation, Culture, Contribution, and Commute.
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We’re sharing this episode of our Military Monday series, hosted by ClearedJobs.Net veteran and former recruiter Bob Wheeler. April Martinez, a former Army Arabic linguist and now Associate Director of Resource Management with AT&T, shares insights on security clearances and military transition. She explains how different types of polygraphs—CI vs. Full Scope—impact job opportunities, along with the military’s waiver system and the importance of knowing your clearance status. Veterans are encouraged to prepare early, ask questions, leverage job fairs, and understand contingent offers to make their transition smoother and more successful.
- 2:40 Polygraphs are in demand, but it’s also a limiting factor, changing where you can go and how you can get there.
- 6:17 The military has a waiver that allows CI polys to work in Full Scope jobs.
- 12:48 Information a veteran needs to know about their security clearance.
Find complete show notes at: https://clearedjobs.net/security-clearances-and-your-military-transition-podcast
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Welcome to this special edition of Security Cleared Jobs: Who’s Hiring & How. Today’s episode is a “producer pick” featuring a past episode with Peter Alcantara of Acuity. If you missed it the first time, enjoy learning about the company’s growth, proactive recruiting strategies, and the importance of confidence in your cleared job search.
View the show notes and transcript from the original airing of this episode here: https://clearedjobs.net/acuity-proactive-recruiting-and-candidate-confidence-podcast/
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Dr. Allan Sonsteby is the Executive Director of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. He shares that employees are driven by mission-oriented work that directly supports national security and the defense industrial base, with opportunities to see immediate impact from their efforts. As a University Affiliated Research Center, ARL conducts research from basic science through prototyping, in areas such as undersea systems, directed energy, and cyber technologies, employing over 1,600 staff—most with security clearances. With locations across the U.S., strong benefits, and pathways like the DoD SkillBridge program, the Lab offers more than 200 open roles across engineering, operations, security, and support functions.
- 13:56 Opportunity to do great things and have an impact.
- 14:37 University benefits are amazing. Tuition discount for spouses and dependents, 75% off tuition.
- 15:45 How to reach the recruiting team at the Lab.
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Amentum is a global engineering and tech company supporting missions in areas like space, energy, cyber, and defense. Courtney Nixon, senior recruiter for infrastructure engineering, shares that the company hires a wide range of professionals—from engineers and linguists to HR and tradespeople—with opportunities around the world, including Antarctica. Learn why interviewing really does start the moment you apply for a job, how company and customer culture are not the same, and how to be successful at a virtual hiring event.
- 6:16 Amentum operates in 80 countries and on all seven continents.
- 10:31 Research company and customer culture to make sure you are a fit.
- 17:50 Your interview begins the moment you apply for a position. Are you prepared? Are you providing information in a timely manner? Following directions?
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Semper Valens Solutions designs DevSecOps infrastructure for DISA, develops cyber weapons systems for the Air Force, supports the Army’s deployment of force protection platforms and C2 systems, plus does non-cleared work for DHA, VA, and the FBI. Company COO Nick Brown shares the importance of treating candidates well in the hiring process, doing more than just applying for the position, and how the company deals with the challenges of return to office.
- 4:20 Most positions are Secret to TS/SCI. Locations include San Antonio, Aberdeen, MD, Fort Belvoir, and Fort Huachuca, among others.
- 5:47 Semper Valens means always strong.
- 9:02 How the company works to build company cohesion and culture.
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Clarity Innovations is a rapidly growing software and data innovations firm working in the DoD, IC and federal sectors, shares Director of Recruiting, Brett Willie. Listen for details on why the company values unapologetic transparency and hiring team players who are ready to help those around them succeed. With hiring spanning all security clearance levels, Clarity offers employees real opportunities for growth and advancement from within.
- 4:26 Goal is to increase their workforce by 50% in the next year.
- 6:57 Clarity is hiring across all security clearance levels. Infrastructure gives their employee base the opportunity to move internally without having to look for growth externally.
- 8:34 Platform Engineer is a new code word for DevOps. The government is using this labor category to encompass a lot of new opportunities.
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Amanda Woollard Lujan, Technical Recruiter at Infinity Systems Engineering, shares that going the extra mile—like writing handwritten thank-you notes—can really set you apart in the cleared job hunt. She highlights Infinity’s work in mission operations and space systems and their global opportunities. Amanda also emphasized the importance of networking, tailoring your resume with relevant keywords, and fully completing your profiles to give recruiters a better picture of your skills and abilities.
- 4:03 Hire lots of cyber, software, program managers, capture managers, and engineers. They have about 300 employees.
- 6:10 Most positions require a Secret clearance, though positions for higher-level clearances are available as well. They can upgrade clearances for certain programs.
- 9:39 SkillBridge opportunities at Infinity.
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Ryan Quakenbush, Human Resources Specialist at Rocket Communications, emphasizes that authenticity is key when applying for a job. Rocket is a UX design company deeply involved in the space community, with a fun, curious, and supportive culture. Many roles are remote or hybrid-remote, located in Colorado. The company uses structured interviews for consistency and to reduce bias, and offers remote work perks to help employees thrive.
- 3:08 Rocket Communications is a user-experience design company. Everything one experiences when using technology. In the space domain for 10 years.
- 5:41 Associate to Senior level UX Designers and Software Developers. Looking to hire Secret, Top Secret, and TS/SCI.
- 11:48 Rocket offers a remote stipend when an employee starts, as well as a monthly remote work allowance.
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For Military Appreciation Month, we’re sharing this episode of our Military Monday series, hosted by ClearedJobs.Net veterans and former recruiters Bob Wheeler and Sara McMurrough. Jonathan Everhardt, veteran and Talent Acquisition Manager with SOSi, shares insights on compensation, benefits, and negotiating strategies for transitioning military. He emphasizes the value in knowing your worth and understanding how in-demand your skills are, starting compensation conversations early, and looking at compensation as a total package.
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Precision Talent Solutions specializes in recruitment for government contractors, says Co-Founder and President Jake Frazer. Their team focuses on placing cleared professionals in both CONUS and OCONUS roles—from C-suite executives to skilled trades. Guided by a human-centered philosophy and a structured LEAD process, they’re committed to delivering consistent candidate feedback and a transparent hiring experience.
- 4:22 What PTS does in the cleared community. 60% of their placements are professionals with security clearances.
- 13:52 For video interviews, think about what you want to say, but don’t write a script. Show some personality and do your research on the role, the company, and the industry.
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Allison Forcelli, HR Generalist with Plus3 IT Systems, shares her evolving journey into HR and recruiting, highlighting key insights about career flexibility and the importance of building a personal brand early on. Plus3 offers cleared, cloud-focused roles, with most positions requiring a polygraph. The company fosters a collaborative culture and fully supports professional development and continuous learning.
- 6:56 How P3 supports their cleared professionals’ pursuit of professional development.
- 10:33 How the company competes for polygraph professionals. Small but mighty.
- 11:57 During the application process, make sure your resume is as accurate as possible. You don’t want to have discrepancies.
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For Military Appreciation Month, we’re sharing this episode of our Military Monday series, hosted by ClearedJobs.Net veterans and former recruiters Bob Wheeler and Sara McMurrough. Curious how SkillBridge can jump-start your post-military career—and the challenges to watch out for? Kirsten Renner, VP of Talent Strategy at SilverEdge Government Solutions, breaks down what makes DoD SkillBridge a valuable stepping stone, plus offers key insights every service member should know before diving in.
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Xtreme Solutions is a provider of technology and cybersecurity services, while also supporting the U.S. Passport Agency with cleared administrative and management staff. Human Resources Manager Tim Irby highlights the company’s ongoing need for professionals in cybersecurity business development, as well as reliable team members to assist the Passport Agency—where trust, independence, and active Secret security clearances are important. The company offers opportunities for growth and uses a casual meet-and-greet process to help ensure a good fit with the team.
- 3:35 Xtreme Solutions is over 20 years old and provides management and IT services. Also have commercial contracts as well. Major cleared contract is with the passport agency.
- 10:37 Xtreme Solutions always has a need for new passport processing folks. Attention to detail is important in these positions.
- 14:05 Contacting the CEO of a company you want to work for doesn’t always work. If you try it, make sure that you really have the skills the company is seeking.
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Kara Waters, Talent Acquisition Manager at JT4, encourages cleared professionals to be thoughtful when using AI to help with their resumes. JT4 supports the Air Force, Space Force, and Navy with engineering and technical expertise through the J-Tech II contract, with opportunities mainly located on test ranges in California, Nevada, Utah, and Colorado. Entry-level positions are available, and they are happy to sponsor clearances for qualified candidates – particularly ABET-accredited engineers.
- 7:13 Entry level at JT4 is truly entry level, though you do have to pass a technical phone screen.
- 9:10 If JT4 is going to clear an individual, there are some issues that will make that process more difficult.
- 14:36 You can recruit anywhere, even at a dance studio.
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Shandi Perkins, CEO of Cadence Coalition, is all about mixing purpose with passion—and having a good time while doing it. Leading an IT and intel services company that supports DoD combatant commands, she’s built a culture where career growth, collaboration, and a little fun go hand in hand. Shandi’s big on soft skills like drive and teamwork, and she encourages everyone to know their top career must-haves—and not settle for less.
- 3:48 Wide range of skills needed but the majority are IT-focused. Web development, SharePoint administrators, network administrators, network architects, and more. Some intel positions as well.
- 9:45 Why you should work for Shandi: Culture, benefits, and more.
- 16:09 Working for a small company vs a larger cleared employer. Opportunities and access to how the defense contracting process works.
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In this special Bonus Episode of our podcast, our hosts share the best cleared job search tips as shared by recruiters and hiring managers from some of our recent podcast episodes.
- 3:05 Heather Morris of Redhorse recommends a skills section on your resume with hard skills, not soft skills. Soft skills are demonstrated in an interview.
- 8:08 Mark Diehl at BlueHalo says that if there is very limited information available due to the nature of the position, ask for a 15-minute call with the Program Manager to get a better feel for the position and company.
Find complete show notes at: https://clearedjobs.net/best-cleared-job-search-tips-from-recruiters-part-2-podcast/
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Bcore CEO Chad Kim describes the company as more agile, scrappy, and innovative than traditional primes in the IC. He emphasizes the importance of career mobility, encouraging team members to get diverse experiences and enhance their skills. Chad’s question for you is, “What’s your say-do ratio at work?”
- 8:27 Passion for the mission, curiosity, and technical ability are critical traits Bcore seeks in hiring cleared talent.
- 9:00 Hiring for Software Developers, System Developers, AI, and more.
- 16:07 Your career is a journey, not a path. Creating an environment with mission mobility and clear expectations with no micro-management.
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Celestar Holdings, located in Tampa, Florida, primarily operates within the intelligence community and holds several contracts with the DIA, according to Senior Recruiting Manager Jacquelyn Weber. Jacquelyn emphasizes that job hopping in the cleared community can hinder career advancement and underscores the importance of including all relevant information on your resume. She also notes that the shifting job market has increased competition for many cleared professionals, so you may need to moderate your requirements accordingly.
- 4:07 Celestar works in the intel community primarily, including work for DIA. Hiring data scientists, all source analysts, SIGINT analysts, imagery analysts, and intel analysts.
- 11:25 Be sure that all your information is on your resume, such as your security clearance, certifications, and other pertinent information that sells you to a potential employer.
- 15:51 Transitioning military personnel need to check with their security officer to understand their clearance status.
Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/celestar-holdings-intel-community-and-market-moves-podcast/
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“Let’s go!” is the rallying cry at SilverEdge Government Solutions, according to Kirsten Renner, VP of Talent. The company specializes in technical and intelligence work for the IC and DoD communities. Kirsten also shares some great tips on how to steer clear of bad actors on social media, how to respond to opportunities you spot online, and why following up after applying for a job is key.
- 3:23 SilverEdge Government Solutions offers security, cyber ops, intel analysis, workflow automation, and more across the IC and DoD.
- 4:14 SilverEdge is hiring cleared professionals with backgrounds that include software and systems engineering, ServiceNow, machine learning, and intel analysis.
- 7:20 Beware scammy recruiting practices on LinkedIn. Bad actors are getting better at making it look real. Trust and verify.
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Ultra I&C, headquartered in Austin, Texas, has a 50-year history in the cleared community focusing on multi-domain communications, command and control, and cybersecurity. DaVontte Archie, Talent Acquisition and HR Partner, shares why thoughtful interview follow-up can really make you stand out from your competition, plus why failure at Ultra is OK.
- 5:09 Hiring engineers in general, including software engineers, data scientists, systems engineers, artificial intelligence, machine learning, FPGA engineers, program finance, IT, and information security.
- 7:50 In general core hours are 9am – 3pm local time. Monday through Thursday work week with half days on Fridays.
- 8:46 Mission-focused culture. 750 employees. Leadership is very accessible. Agile organization that understands it has to change.
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This special Bonus Episode of our podcast gives you the inside scoop from talent acquisition professionals on making the most of a Cleared Job Fair. Cleared employers spend significant time and money to come to job fairs because they're looking for cleared talent to meet their hiring needs. Want to be one of the attendees to really grab their attention and make the most of your time and effort?
- 4:52 A job fair is an interview so it’s better to be over vs under-dressed. If you’re a service member, a uniform is fine.
- 5:15 It’s never too early to start networking. If you’re a transitioning service member, it’s fine to attend a job fair a year or more in advance.
- 11:38 Gather contact information from the companies that you speak with.
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In this special recruiter-focused series, our hosts Kathleen Smith and Rachel Bozeman discuss lessons learned from our Security Cleared Jobs: Who’s Hiring & How podcast guests.
- 4:55 Candidate experience will be key in 2025. 81% of candidates will share a positive experience, 67% will share a negative experience.
- 11:56 Return to office challenges.
- 17:28 Employee engagement, internal mobility, and career growth.
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When job hunting, focus on the details in job postings rather than getting hung up on vague titles. Those descriptions reveal the real scoop shares Parul Gupta, Vice President of Talent Acquisition for Akima. Akima, an Alaskan native corporation, offers diverse roles across 48 states and 12 countries, with a significant number of their employees being veterans. They prioritize community support and employee advancement and career growth.
- 4:18 Where Akima profits go and how they support the community.
- 5:38 Akima has five business units.
- 6:55 80% of employees are security cleared. 800-900 job openings are available at any given time
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Yep, your spouse’s activities can impact your security clearance. So can being fired from a previous job. If you’ve got the choice, should you attend a hearing or respond in writing to a Statement of Reasons? Tony Kuhn, Managing Partner at Tully Rinckey PLLC shares all this and more in our special episode on security clearances.
- 4:55 Not all mental health treatment is reportable. SF86 is clear on the info they are looking for.
- 8:18 There isn’t a form for self-reporting, but it needs to be a well-written brief.
- 10:41 You need to disclose if you’ve been fired or been reprimanded in the workplace.
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In this special recruiter-focused series, our hosts Kathleen Smith and Rachel Bozeman discuss lessons learned from our Security Cleared Jobs: Who’s Hiring & How podcast guests.
- 1:23 Survey by ClearedJobs.Net: 49% of cleared professionals said they are open to all opportunities, cleared or not. Another 30% said they would take a non-cleared position if it were remote.
- 2:36 Increase in DOD clearance holders who are not using them.
- 4:30 Veteran talent pool needs to be captured.
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In this special Bonus Episode of our podcast, our hosts share the best cleared job search tips as shared by recruiters and hiring managers from some of our recent podcast episodes.
- 2:01 Wilton Virgo with OSD CAPE shares that when interviewing, communicate in a fashion that your audience will understand. If you’re technical, and non-technical people are present, it’s a chance to illustrate your communication skills.
- 3:24 Hannah Nyberg with BlackSky relates how to write your resume if you’ve been with several companies on the same contract.
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Technica specializes in AI, machine learning, and cybersecurity, shares Steve Hatch, Head of Human Resources and Communications. Learn from Steve's interviewing tips including being confident in your skills, doing your homework, and showing interest and enthusiasm. And it's another shout-out for the STAR method on your resume and when interviewing, from Steve. Want to learn how to do that well? Listen and learn!
- 3:46 Technica’s Innovations Lab has engineers, software developers, and scientists looking at potential issues or challenges we’ll be facing in the future.
- 10:55 Interviewing tips. Understand the company. Critical factor in assessing someone for a position – if they put in an effort to learn and research the company before the interview.
- 14:32 Use the STAR method – it’s relevant for interviews and resumes. Situation, Task, Action and Result.
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In this special recruiter-focused series, our hosts Kathleen Smith and Rachel Bozeman discuss lessons learned from our Security Cleared Jobs: Who’s Hiring & How podcast guests.
- 3:38 Jada Fowler at DTSI – tips on organization and discipline.
- 13:13 Martha Schneegans at ManTech – strategy for filling a difficult skill set.
- 16:25 Adam Fife at CenCore – develop and clear talent at the university level.
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Kenya Sabbat is a Senior Principal Talent Acquisition Business Partner for Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems business unit. Focused on hiring in the Fort Meade area, Kenya is also a former career coach. Be sure to catch her three tips for your cleared resume.
- 3:04 Northrop Grumman has about 100k employees and Mission Systems has about 20k employees.
- 6:07 Most of the positions Kenya is hiring for require a TS/SCI and above and an on-site presence in the Annapolis Junction area. 4/10 and 9/80 schedules are available as well.
- 9:58 The company’s shared values include: Do the right thing. Do what we promise. Commit to shared success. We pioneer.
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BTI360 is a software development firm that prioritizes employee growth and development, so team members not only fill roles but thrive and enhance their skills, shares Dorion Baker, Senior Director of People Operations. That development includes internal training on collaboration and leadership in addition to improving technical skills. Dorion’s pro tip: You are one person away from a great opportunity.
- 6:49 Hiring software developers, technical delivery managers, system engineers, cloud architecture, and machine learning and AI engineers.
- 12:12 How does a candidate display talents in the interview process? What they do outside their 9 to 5 that’s relevant to their career displays an appetite to learn.
- 13:58 BTI360 works in the community and hosts groups such as Code and Coffee at their headquarters in Northern Virginia. Also, DC Java users group.
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In this special recruiter-focused series, our hosts Kathleen Smith and Rachel Bozeman discuss lessons learned from our Security Cleared Jobs: Who’s Hiring & How podcast guests.
- 9:28 Make sure there is good communication between the program desk and the contractor desk.
- 11:11 Amy Rau with Shield Consulting shared the importance of setting expectations up front appropriately.
- 14:03 Communication with Business Development teams is critical and you have insight that they need to understand.
- 20:51 Understand why you’re hiring managers are rejecting resumes. Ask why.
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Learn the core values of TJFACT -- “Be the D-A-S-H” -- in this discussion with Danielle McClary, Corporate Lead Recruiter. With both CONUS and OCONUS opportunities as well as remote and hybrid options, the company is hiring for a broad range of skill sets in the cleared community. Plus, why the company you work for is as important as the position you accept.
- 4:37 TJFACT is hiring program managers, management analysts, intel analysts, administrative and facilities support, police advisors, and more.
- 5:04 Hiring CONUS and OCONUS. Just announced a Department of State IT and Telecom contract win with needs for ServiceNow Developers, SysAdmins, Network Engineers, and more.
- 12:04 A hiring success story.
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April Martinez, Associate Director of Resource Management, highlights that AT&T Public Sector Solutions focuses on communications networks, fostering a supportive environment marked by a dedicated and stable workforce. The company is committed to creating a welcoming atmosphere for its employees, offering comprehensive benefits and SCIFs that exceed the typical agency setting.
- 6:07 AT&T is hiring for network engineers, network architects, network operations center, administration, maintenance, systems engineers, project managers, finance.
- 8:39 So many variables when transferring polygraphs between intelligence agencies. Moving from MD to VA is generally a faster process than the reverse.
- 17:16 Benefits are a major referral point for existing employees. Benefits are focused on care for the employees.
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In this special recruiter-focused series, our hosts Kathleen Smith and Rachel Bozeman discuss lessons learned from our Security Cleared Jobs: Who’s Hiring & How podcast guests.
- 1:50 Being known can be a challenge for smaller and even mid-sized companies in a crowded security-cleared community.
- 7:49 75% of job seekers research an organization’s reputation before applying for a job.
- 8:12 A strong brand reduces hiring and retention costs by 50%.
- 21:11 User your employee base to help promote your brand in the community.
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In this special Bonus Episode of our podcast, Kathleen and Rachel share some of their favorite moments from our 2024 podcast episodes. From the best way to handle an interview question you don’t know how to answer, to how you’ll make more money in the end if you don’t job hop. We know you’ll find good value in the clips we’ve highlighted for you.
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Mark Diehl, Project Manager at BlueHalo, emphasizes that adaptability and a willingness to grow are more valuable than specific skill sets, which is a core quality BlueHalo looks for in employees. The company offers flexible work schedules, prioritizes internal mobility, and aims to retain employees long-term. BlueHalo fosters a culture of continuous learning and exposure to different areas within the company, encouraging employees to see the bigger mission beyond their individual roles.
- 7:09 When applying for positions that due to their nature have very limited information on the job posting, candidates should ask for a quick 15-minute call with the Program Manager to understand more.
- 8:50 BlueHalo hires for a career, not just a job. Internal mobility is important and part of the company’s structure.
- 15:06 People forget how much the interviewer wants you to succeed – as much as you want to succeed.
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In this special recruiter-focused series, our hosts Kathleen Smith and Rachel Bozeman discuss lessons learned from our Security Cleared Jobs: Who’s Hiring & How podcast guests.
- 6:56 Candidates are 5x more likely to click on a job posting that features a clear pay range.
- 13:25 Stephanie Lovett with Leidos said looking at the overall compensation package and the importance of the mission can often overcome higher salaries offered in the commercial sector.
- 14:55 Better articulate your unique value proposition to your current as well as prospective employees.
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Heather Morris, Director of Talent Acquisition at Redhorse, emphasizes the importance of keeping resumes concise, suggesting that even with extensive experience, a three-page resume is sufficient if you focus on what’s most important. Hear why the company founder chose the name Redhorse, the company’s streamlined hiring process, and the day when Heather hit the jackpot, hiring an entire team that was losing their contract.
- 5:59 Always looking for resource efficiency managers, which can be placed all over the world. They work on organization’s energy practices.
- 8:09 Redhorse separates leave balances between PTO and sick leave. Core hours are flexible as well.
- 9:32 The culture Redhorse can offer is their biggest sell. You can see the impact you can make due to the size of the company and access to the C-suite.
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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 Hannah Nyberg of BlackSky. If you missed it the first time, enjoy learning about employee perks like tasking a satellite to Hannah's hot resume tip to avoid looking like a job hopper.
View the show notes and transcript from the original airing of this episode here: https://clearedjobs.net/blacksky-technology-analytics-people-podcast/
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In this special recruiter-focused series, our hosts Kathleen Smith and Rachel Bozeman discuss lessons learned from our Security Cleared Jobs: Who’s Hiring & How podcast.
- 3:51 Sell candidates on benefits of location.
- 4:33 Do you have support for the spouse getting a position in the new location?
- 8:18 CBRE Global Survey found more than half of urban millennials would consider relocating to a small- or medium-sized city.
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Acuity has four business units: Financial, Foreign Affairs, National Security, and Intel. Peter Alcantara, Lead Recruiter for National Security and University Programs, talks about company growth, proactive recruiting strategies, the importance of confidence in your cleared job search, and the company’s recent expansion into the intelligence sector.
- 5:33 Difference between being a prime and a sub on a government contract.
- 8:53 Acuity can clear some individuals on their contracts as well as upgrade clearances on other contracts.
- 9:42 Acuity has a focus on training and education to foster communication and knowledge sharing.
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Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) supports 27 DoD organizations including the Pentagon, shares Michelle Eveleigh, Talent Acquisition and Outreach Lead. Learn about the requirements for federal resumes, the role of WHS, and the merit system principles guiding federal hiring. Plus hear insights into navigating the application process, including the importance of using the USAJOBS resume builder.
- 4:47 Recruiting for anthropologists, budget analysts, intel analysts, foreign affairs specialists, financial management, HR specialists, bomb techs, police officers, and more.
- 11:05 Government benefits still include a pension and child-care subsidy. Looking at a total compensation package they are often competitive with the private sector.
- 13:54 Four things are required in a federal resume: 1) Dates of employment 2) Hours per week 3) Salary 4) Addressing every requirement of the job that you are applying for.
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In this special recruiter-focused series, our hosts Kathleen Smith and Rachel Bozeman discuss lessons learned from our Security Cleared Jobs: Who’s Hiring & How podcast.
- 2:55 Employees are four times more likely to feel more engaged and make a difference if there is a good culture fit. They’re five times more likely to give a referral to the company.
- 4:39 SHRM study said organizations that don’t have a good culture fit with an employee means you’re losing about 50-60% of that person’s annual salary.
- 7:58 Scott with Chameleon Consulting Group says, “It’s a race to the right person.” Put the emphasis on the human.
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Recorded live at a recent Cleared Job Fair, this recruiter roundtable discussion features Leslie Murphy with ANSER, Kearstin McGinnis with TekSynap, and Larry Thompson with Los Alamos National Laboratory. Moderated by veteran and former recruiter Bob Wheeler, the panel talks about the hiring process, how cover letters have become relevant again, why the job posting is your road map, and more.
- 12:02 When applying, look at the minimum requirements are and then tell how your skills, experience, and education have prepared you to fill that role.
- 16:00 A recruiter who looks at your resume for seven seconds is making a no or maybe decision in that timeframe.
- 16:50 Should you put your security clearance on your resume?
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Melissa Jensen has a unique career journey from Army Intel to her current role as Technical Account Manager at RACTSOL. RACTSOL specializes in providing emerging technology and emphasizes a supportive curiosity culture, offering flexible schedules, pay transparency, and community support. Plus hear Melissa’s tips for female veterans.
- 10:30 RACTSOL is small but mighty with about 20 employees total. 25% females and 25% veterans.
- 11:13 Their culture statement is HOPE – Helping Other People Everywhere. For every hour worked as a volunteer, employees can earn cash or PTO awards.
- 18:27 Melissa recommends female transitioning military candidates should apply for jobs they may not think they’re qualified for and ask for higher salaries than they would have expected.
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In this special recruiter-focused series, our hosts Kathleen Smith and Rachel Bozeman discuss lessons learned from our Security Cleared Jobs: Who’s Hiring & How podcast.
- 11:03 A ClearedJobs.Net survey shows that when deciding between two or more job offers, the top influencer was salary and benefits at 47%. 29% said remote.
- 16:05 Ask why your candidates want to work remotely.
- 22:40 The agency or customer drives the flexible work availability so it’s up to the employee to build a relationship with the agency which may lead to more flexibility.
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Nightwing was divested from Raytheon in April 2024, shares Tim Zentz, VP of the Nightwing CODEX business unit, one of four business units at the company. Nightwing hires technical skillsets across a diverse customer base while prioritizing employee engagement and growth.
- 7:09 They often find candidates who have 70-80% of the skills needed for a position and train them.
- 12:04 They’re creating a culture where folks want to come to work every day. A cornerstone of that is hearing from their employees and listening. They bake bread on Friday mornings!
- 15:35 Show excitement and interest in technology when interviewing at Nightwing.
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Kelly Newman, Senior Engineering Manager at General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS), reflects on his impressive 28-year career with the company, where he currently oversees the prime contract for the Space Development Agency. Having conducted interviews with hundreds of cleared professionals in recent years, Kelly has gathered valuable insights and tips for successful interviewing. He is actively looking to expand his team by hiring talented Software Engineers and System Engineers.
- 5:51 Flexible work environment in a safe, agile framework. Kelly’s team is about 150 individuals and they are planning to grow to over 200 team members.
- 7:09 Kelly is looking for individuals who have the potential to grow. He enjoys hiring young, energetic, and enthusiastic engineers.
- 13:15 Don’t try to answer questions that you don’t have an answer for. Be OK with saying, “I don’t know.”
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In this special recruiter-focused series, our hosts Kathleen Smith and Rachel Bozeman discuss lessons learned from our Security Cleared Jobs: Who’s Hiring & How podcast guests.
- 5:13 Dorion Baker shared the importance of long-term relationships and nurturing cleared talent.
- 9:54 Jess Mathias of Core4ce calls candidates at every stage of the process.
- 13:58 Katie Sargent with Two Six Technologies includes the entire candidate process on their website to provide clarity to candidates.
- 14:29 Toni Johnson with GD Mission Systems talked about really taking a critical eye to your application process and focusing on how many hurdles are you putting in the way.
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Golden Key Group (GKG) provides HR resources to many federal agencies and the military. Keeping a spotlight on the human throughout the hiring process is a key focus for Jennie Sikes, Director Talent Acquisition & Management. Jennie shares the importance of emotional intelligence in your career, the GKG company culture, and why starting a job on the right foot is so important.
- 8:48 Emotional intelligence can take the anxiety out of interviewing – meet the interviewer where they are.
- 14:26 What to do if you take a job that you determine isn’t quite the right fit for you? Have you given yourself the true grace period to acclimate? If yes, contact your recruiter – they are there to help you and do not want to see you walk away.
- 16:18 If you walk into an interview, the best way to navigate is to be yourself and make it a healthy conversation.
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You may have more value to a smaller company than to a larger one, relates Doug Munro, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist for Information Management Group (IMG). IMG is a small business, focused on IT and cybersecurity, both in the metro DC area and beyond. Plus, if you have a Full Scope Poly and want to transition your career to IT, Doug’s team will help you obtain a Security+ and set you on a new career path where you learn on the job.
- 5:53 IMG is always seeking System Administrators and Network Engineers in Maryland, and then Network Engineers and Administrators in Virginia at the CI Polygraph level.
- 11:40 How is an Applicant Tracking System or ATS your friend? A human being will make a decision on your candidacy. Don’t over-format your resume – and no pictures.
- 16:23 Having a good relationship with your agency customer is important for a small business. It impacts people who don’t even work here yet. If IMG develops that relationship and partnership with the agency there is a level of trust built that allows requirements to sometimes be more flexible.
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BlackSky is a unique government contractor that owns and operates small satellites in low Earth orbit. What sets BlackSky apart, shares Hannah Nyberg, People and Culture Manager, is their technology, analytics capabilities, and people. Listen for Hannah’s top resume tip for cleared job seekers.
- 3:11 BlackSky is a space-based defense and intelligence company. They own and operate their own small satellites, which are in low Earth orbit about 300 miles above the Earth’s surface.
- 8:15 What sets BlackSky apart in the cleared community? First is their technology. They can capture images at the same location in as few as 90 minutes apart. Second is their analytic capabilities.
- 10:17 BlackSky is not a 9 to 5 butt-in-seat company. Looking for people who are passionate about the purpose of the organization, who aren’t afraid of a challenge, and who like to have fun.
- 18:30 Each employee can log in and task a satellite to select imagery!
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In this episode, we explore the fascinating work of the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (OSD CAPE), described by Wilton Virgo as "part think tank, part consulting firm, and all-around analytical powerhouse." Wilton reveals the key skills needed to thrive at CAPE—sharp analytical skills and outstanding communication skills—and shares how he turned a technical disaster during his own interview into a success story.
- 4:50 CAPE primarily hires operations research analysts, which is a multidisciplinary field. TS or TS/SCI clearance level and GS 11-15 positions.
- 7:21 What makes an individual successful at CAPE? Having a drive to support the mission, which is to deter war and ensure national security. And you must be analytically inclined – a desire to take on analytically challenging problems.
- 11:50 CAPE has a flat organizational structure and if you do great analysis you will have the chance to give recommendations to the most senior members of the department.
- 20:40 The Pentagon is a fun place to work, even while they’re doing critical work for the nation.
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ANSER is a non-profit founded in 1958 as a public service research institute, shares Jessica Albosta, company COO. With a focus on their employees’ careers, not their contracts, many staff members have been with ANSER for decades. Jessica recommends you spend time with a recruiter when they contact you, and be data-oriented on your resume.
“When an opportunity opens up in another area, my directors are the first ones to jump in and say, ‘Hey, I've got someone who's looking for a new challenge. I think there'd be a great fit over in your space,’ or ‘I have someone who's kind of getting tired of the job they're doing. Does anyone have an opportunity that this person can move into?’ And so at the end of the day, we have sort of one metric that we're trying to meet as success of a company. And everyone works towards that. My CEO always uses the phrase, ‘A rising tide lifts all ships.’ And we definitely live that every single day.”
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Rapid Cycle Solutions provides consulting advice to their agency clients on data analytics and cloud computing, shares company founder and owner, Bill Engel. That means soft skills such as good communication, conflict resolution, and teamwork are critical, beyond technical skills. Bill’s Pro Interview Tip: He’s going to ask how you stay abreast of current technologies. And he’ll fully fund your healthcare.
“Don't forget, it's a two-way conversation. I'm interviewing you, you're interviewing me. So come with some questions. Learn a little bit about the company maybe before you go. Ask me how are we doing financially. Ask me about the technologies we're investing in. But remember, you're interviewing us as much as we're interviewing you. And so, be okay with asking questions.”Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/rapid-cycle-solutions-data-analytics-cloud-consulting-podcast/
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RTI Consulting (Results-Teamwork-Integrity), supports the Intelligence Community. Talent Acquisition Manager Claudia Trail highlights the company’s culture of treating people the way they would like to be treated…or better. Claudia’s hot tip: Don’t apply for a job based on the job title; read the requirements!
“A lot of companies say we take care of our people, and that's something that you can't quantify till you come on board. But just my own personal experiences in watching the owners treating employees, they walk the walk and talk the talk. They truly do put people first. You're not a number at RTI, and you're not a butt in a seat. Some companies just hire people to get them in there and get the revenue. We want the right people in the right positions, because if they don't succeed, we don't succeed. It's a team. I can't ask people to come join our team if I don't believe in our team.”Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/rti-consulting-treating-people-right-podcast/
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PingWind is a smaller cleared employer offering IT services opportunities, primarily requiring Secret and Top Secret security clearances. Director of Recruiting Jay June reveals how to succeed at a job fair and confirms the company name really does relate to penguins.
“Those four individuals came into the job fair knowing the job that they wanted. They came to the table, gave us their name, and shared, 'I've looked at your company online. I like what you do. I've applied for this position. I brought my resume and I'm ready to showcase my skills.' If you're passionate about a certain position, let us know. You're always going to be the best advocate for yourself when seeking a new job.”Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/pingwind-it-services-podcast/
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Prime Time Consulting is a smaller company working primarily in the Fort Meade, Maryland area and focused on intelligence analysis. Cynthia Liscoe, Chief Operations Officer, discusses upgrading CI Polys to Full Scopes, their big company knowledge with small company c-suite access, the Interview Ambassador Program, and more.
“It's one of the best ways to get that Full Scope. There's only a handful of ways that you can do that. One is going directly to a government agency. Another one is going through a contractor like ours to get that Full Scope upgraded. And I always tell people this, once you have your Full Scope, hang on to it, because it is a pain to try to get that reinstated. So once you get it, just hold on to it.”
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The Facilities Services Directorate (FSD) of the Washington Headquarters Services provides facilities management support for the Pentagon and associated buildings in the National Capital Region. Chief of Staff Kim Crawford shares that their hiring needs are for both professional and trades positions, with a focus on a 60-day time-to-hire. FSD has direct-hiring authority for technical and critical-fill positions, plus a federal resume is not required.
“Our positions are on a 60-day time-to-hire timeframe. Basically cradle to grave, from the time the job goes on the streets to the time that they bring that person through the door for onboarding, is a 60-day period. So that's our target. That's our focus. Sometimes it depends on if that clearance paperwork is taking some time with regard to adjudication. That could extend the process. But typically, we want to target a 60-day hiring model.”
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MindPoint Group focuses on all aspects of cybersecurity in their contracts with civilian federal agencies, shares Jen Moyars, Associate Director of Talent Acquisition and Resource Management. Learn what surge support can mean for your security clearance, the importance of being responsive when interviewing, and how long-term professional relationships can help your cleared career.
“In order to hold somebody's clearance, who has a higher clearance than what is necessary for the contract that you're hiring them on, they have to become what is called surge support on a higher level contract, which means that if there is something going on and the other contract needs to call them up to provide support for various reasons, then the person has to be okay with providing that surge support in order to be able to hold the higher level clearance.”
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Talent Acquisition Specialist Mel Gilpin is a graduate of Avian's Leadership Development Program, a one-year program to develop employees’ skills and knowledge. Avian supports NAVAIR programs in the Pax River area of Southern Maryland, among other opportunities. Learn about Coffee with Kevin, Jump Balls, and the importance of transparency with your recruiter.
“We always want to help people find the right roles. I always suggest that when people are engaging with their recruiter or their talent acquisition specialists, they want to be honest and transparent about their needs and requirements. It may feel really tempting to say, 'Oh yeah, of course I'd be willing to do that' and throw that wide net out there and see what comes in. But ultimately, you want to make sure that your recruiter knows exactly, 'These are my lines in the sand. I will not accept these types of positions.' I'm a firm believer in not showing the bride a dress outside of her budget.”
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Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and good communication skills are keys to career success, even for most technical positions. Discover more about why those skills are so important from Mary Toxey, USAF veteran, COO and BasisPath Co-Founder.
“If you help us win this contract or get this new work, we're going to pay you for your efforts. And then there's also the ability to earn extra income off of any new work that any of the employees bring to the table. So if an employee brings us an opportunity, whether it's a new contract, or a contract vehicle -- we work on that contract, they work on it with us, and we win -- then they will get a percentage of that work that they helped us win.”Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/basispath-soft-skills-are-critical-podcast/
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Mission Edge Technologies is a cybersecurity company that has a four-pronged plan for growth, shares CEO Wayne Schmidt. Wayne focuses on the importance of work-life balance and why that’s important to him, the Mission Edge hiring process, why it’s OK to say “I don’t know” in an interview, and the meaning of the company’s #BringTheEdge hashtag.
“Most, if not all, of the employees at Mission Edge have children that are still in the daycare to grade school phase. My kids are in eighth grade and a senior in high school. And so I have a lot of things outside of work where I want to get to sports matches, plays, and activities that they have. So we understand that people have life outside of work, and they need time to go do those things. And it's important because I think that if you have employees that feel supported by the company -- that they can go and do those things -- then they're better at their job and they're happier there.”Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/mission-edge-technologies-bring-the-edge-cybersecurity-podcast/
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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.
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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 us to work with them to maintain and push forward a mission that we feel is critical, whether it's at home or abroad. Because of the mission set and because of the customers we serve, we demand, require, and strive for excellence day in and day out, as individuals and as an organization. And we've just learned over time that details matter. And if you don't get the little details right, you're going to fail ultimately in the bigger mission.”Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/cencore-why-attention-to-detail-and-transparency-matter-podcast/
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 the technical knowledge oftentimes, I'm looking for the soft skills that you bring to the team. Are you a good team player? Are you willing to work with others? Can you provide mentorship and leadership to other people possibly in the future?”
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“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 L and the DOD's Top Secret is equivalent to a Q. The reciprocity or conversion, if you have an active clearance going to the same level can occur in as little as a matter of weeks, and maybe another month or two to go up a level. If you have an inactive DOD clearance, it's most likely a similar timeframe as obtaining a clearance for the first time. Right now it's taking about an average of three to six months to get an L and about six to 12 months to get a Q.”
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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 your security clearance, you lose your career. Is this something that you want to self-report? If it's too late, and they've already presented you with the information, if you disclose more information in an attempt to mitigate the concerns, is it going to cost you your military career? Whereas a civilian might just walk away from their security clearance and say, I really don't want to go through this, I don't need this clearance, and if I give them more details it's going to implicate me in more crimes and I'm going to go to jail. So I'm just gonna go get a different job.”Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/security-clearance-issues-when-you-are-in-the-military-podcast/
“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-poly work as well. Learn about their $12k yearly bonus for waived healthcare benefits.
“As an employee, because you've given us a lot of commitment, we actually developed a retention bonus. Other bonuses are really based on performance and outstanding contributions to CTI. We really recognize our employees for what they do for us. We've given over $3 million dollars in bonuses in the last 10 years.”Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/cti-a-focus-on-investing-in-their-employees-podcast/
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 care less about your technical skills. Unless you're coming to us with say a Fortinet, NSE level 6, 7 or 8. Then, yeah, I'm wild about your skills. But it's all about, are you trainable? Or do you come with the skill set? If you come with the skill set, wow, then I'm super impressed.”
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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 important to know your worth in the marketplace.
“I'm very passionate about the navigation of a salary conversation. It's awkward. It's awkward for everyone. It's awkward for the person asking and the person that has to answer. Compensation at the end of the day is something that's very personal to an individual. So what are your skills? What's your experience? What's your education and training? And then what does the job require you to do? And then kind of place your value.”
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This special Bonus Episode of our podcast gives detailed advice on leveraging social networks for a more strategic cleared job search.
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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 applied. You would assume that someone's going to see your application. Take a minute to reach out and send a message and say, “Hey, Kathleen, I noticed you posted XYZ. I went ahead and applied for it. Let me know, is there anything else you need from me? Is there anything else that you're looking for?” And a good recruiter is going to answer you. And they're also going to point you in the right direction. They do not want to ghost you, I promise.”Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/cydecor-opportunities-for-career-growth-during-expansion-podcast/
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 difference while we are making a living and doing our jobs. We work hard, we serve hard, we compete hard, and we play hard.”Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/i3-employee-owned-with-an-esop-podcast/
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 the board with anybody and everybody, because I always think about the story of the Seven Degrees of Kevin Bacon. It's very true, here in the DC area, you may be seven relationships away from the President. Get out there and make sure people know who you are.”Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/robinson-consulting-group-engineering-opportunities-podcast/
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 for 30, that's a lot of time. You can revise your resume yourself for all 30 roles. But why would you need to do that when you can simply use a tool like this? Do your due diligence, go back, read through, revise, and send off. You're still doing the same thing that you would -- tailoring your resume -- you're simply using a reliable tool to do it instead.”Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/use-artificial-intelligence-for-your-cleared-job-search-podcast/
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 your application said, whatever conversation you had with a recruiter, we chose to take our time to speak with you too. So be confident that the manager wants to fill their position, they hope you're that person. Do what you can to show that you can be that person. You want to be confident that you deserve to be in the room.”
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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 a leader. Yes, you're dealing with people. If you're going for a specific route on People Operations, you may need to highlight the people, the leadership piece, more so than the maintenance piece. Because some civilians won't understand how that pertains to you wanting to do HR, for instance. I think we discredit ourselves a lot when people don't understand our resumes. And so I highly encourage folks to get that help, because we all have to learn from each other and grow.”Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/paragon-cyber-solutions-cleared-cyber-roles-podcast/
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 role. So, I do tell people that if you don't get hired, always ask the person who interviewed you for constructive feedback. A lot of us are scared to do that. We don't want to hear what we do wrong, because we just don't like to hear it. But that's going to stunt your growth. If you know what you did wrong in an interview, or what gaps you need filled, hearing that information is going to make you a better person. And make you a better-qualified candidate for the next time you're up.”
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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: https://clearedjobs.net/negotiate-your-salary-and-benefits-podcast/
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 speak about the areas that they need to actually work on. If someone can come to the table with that, I know there's a level of self-awareness and confidence, because confidence is knowing what you can do, what you can't, and where you want to go. Having that in their pocket with them that I can't see on a resume, that's what's going to pique my interest that much more, because competition is tight.”Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/itic-hiring-it-needs-for-the-ic-podcast/
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 definitely means a lot of things to people. And so when we are able to provide both vertical and horizontal opportunities, it is something that we see employees really get excited about, being able to experience new opportunities, like a fresh project, and then being able to also move within that organizational structure or program based on skills that they will obtain while in that particular program.”
Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/icf-rich-heritage-and-focus-on-inclusion-podcast/
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 site, because most of our hiring partners are able to forecast what their needs are in advance. I find myself talking with candidates at hiring events, and sometimes I have to tell them, I don't know that this is the right role for you. But I know that there's a role coming down the pike in the next three weeks that I think you would be absolutely perfect for.”Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/astrion-cleared-engineering-and-cyber-opportunities-podcast/
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 more.
View the show notes and transcript from the original airing of this episode here: https://clearedjobs.net/ball-aerospace-advocate-for-yourself-and-ready-to-adapt-podcast/
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/
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, no one's gonna see, sorry, your resume. Go find out who the recruiter is, or go find out who the hiring manager is and send them a direct message on LinkedIn. That's good advice. And say, ‘I have applied. Is there anything else you need from me? Are there any other roles that you think would be a good fit for me?’ You have to do the extra thing.”Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/isc2-security-congress-live-podcast/
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/
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 just gives us time to get to know each other. My primary reason for doing that is to see if you're a match for our culture. There are terrific candidates out there, but everybody fits in somewhere. And we're trying to find the people that want a long career, staying at the same company, with a career path, a leadership path, a management path.”Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/bcubed-engineering-uncommon-office-and-benefits-podcast/
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 Kearstin McGinnis of TekSynap. If you missed it the first time, enjoy learning all that TekSynap has to offer, from referral bonuses and company cruises, to tech dollars and job search tips you won’t want to miss.
View the show notes and transcript from the original airing of this episode here: https://clearedjobs.net/teksynap-innovation-in-the-hiring-process-and-benefits-podcast/
Cleared professionals who kick a lot of tires and consider many employment options, end up working at Leading Path Consulting, shares Jason Immediato, Lead for Cleared Talent Acquisition and Retention. Their cleared work is primarily IT-related and located in Northern Virginia. The Leading Path leadership team is committed to treating people well, and they value their personal connection with employees…even taking the entire company on cruises and trips to warm-weather locations.
“They really believe in rewarding their employees here. I've been to Bermuda – a six-day all-inclusive Bermuda trip. I've been to Marco Island. I've been to St. Pete, Florida. All 100% on Leading Path’s dime, because that's the level of care and the level of willingness they have to go above and beyond to treat their employees the way they feel they need to be treated.”Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/leading-path-employees-really-are-the-number-one-asset-podcast/
Katmai Government Services is an Alaska Native Corporation primarily serving DoD and CDC contracts. Their unique culture and backstory supports Katmai’s indigenous shareholders as well as their employees. Taylor Hayes, Talent Acquisition Assistant Manager, talks about flexibility in considering experience in lieu of education, remote opportunities for cleared technical positions, and the power of saying thank you.
“Here at Katmai, we absolutely take your experience and include it in lieu of a degree. We consider the candidate holistically. I think it just comes back to being employee centered. We like to look at the whole package.”Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/katmai-a-holistic-hiring-perspective-podcast/
At ATS you can #owntheseat, not just fill it, shares Dorion Baker, Vice President of Talent Acquisition. ATS features an employee stock ownership plan, plus they’ve been named a Washington Post Top Workplace winner for each of the past 10 years. Sixty percent of their new hires come through existing employee referrals.
“We have hired a lot of people, but 60% of those people are the result of our employee referral program. Sixty percent, which if you do your own research, you'll see industry average is somewhere around 20 to 40%. And if you're doing 40%, you're doing pretty well. But we're really proud to say here at ATS that 60% of our hires are the result of employee referrals. Says a lot about our people, number one. It says a lot about the fact that our employees want people to come to work here with them.”Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/ats-do-not-just-fill-the-seat-own-the-seat-podcast/
Tell a potential employer why you’re the best candidate and advocate for yourself, shares Shannon Morgan, Ball Aerospace RF Engineering Senior Manager. Flexibility and adaptability are the keys to success at Ball, where the fast-paced environment is very different from a typical defense contractor.
“Make sure that you know your worth. Make sure you know what you're bringing to the table. And don't be afraid to tell a potential employer about it. The interview process is for you to get to know us, and for us to get to know you. In a situation where we probably have a number of different candidates, don't be afraid to tell us why you're the top candidate. It’s really important to advocate for yourself, because no one's going to do it as well as you can.”Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/ball-aerospace-advocate-for-yourself-and-ready-to-adapt-podcast/
How severely does filing for bankruptcy or using illegal drugs impact your ability to hold a security clearance? Is the government looking to catch you in a mistake and end your cleared career? Find out the reality behind common security clearance misconceptions in this special episode featuring Tony Kuhn, Managing Partner at Tully Rinckey PLLC.
“Don't just call your security officer and say, ‘Hey, I smoked a joint this weekend.’ That's probably going to result in you having your clearance stripped. You want to be careful about it, you want to do a written response. If you do a written response, you get to control the narrative. And you get to provide the facts that you want to provide, and do what we call, providing the facts in the light most favorable to you.”Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/security-clearance-misconceptions-podcast/
Learn the two most important soft skills you can demonstrate at a Cleared Job Fair, plus what cleared candidates need to know about job fairs that they may not realize. All from Ashley Testa, Director in the Government and Public Sector at BDO.
“When we create resumes, one change that we can all make is to focus on those quantifiable achievements, and those specific contributions in your work experience. So instead of just merely listing job responsibilities and duties, you want to highlight the most measurable outcomes and the best accomplishments that showcase the impact that you've made in your previous roles. You want to use those specific numbers, percentages, or even metrics to demonstrate your achievements.”Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/bdo-soft-skills-you-demonstrate-at-a-cleared-job-fair-podcast/
General Dynamics Mission Systems is one of ten General Dynamics business units. Toni Johnson, Senior Director of Talent Acquisition and Diversity & Inclusion, has a wide array of hiring needs including software, systems and electrical engineering. These cleared positions are at sites across the country, with 60% of their openings being hybrid or remote opportunities.
“There's technology out there that has been around for a long time, but candidates don't always take full advantage of that technology. Our careers website, along with many job boards, offer you the opportunity to set up search agents. As busy professionals, many people don't have the time to continuously look at websites. And so technology can do that for you.“Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/gd-mission-systems-we-meet-people-where-they-are-podcast/
Iron EagleX is headquartered in Tampa and maintains a focus on contracts with Special Operations Command. Director of Staffing, Sebastian Lambert recommends you focus on building relationships in your career and job search, and that you beat the ATS by being qualified for the job you’re applying for.
“I think that defense contracting specifically is a great place for transitioning military. A lot of times you're in that same environment, you're working with a lot of the same folks, you're just wearing a really cool Nike polo instead of your fatigues.”Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/iron-eaglex-soc-technical-opportunities-podcast/
In this special bonus episode, our hosts share some of the most surprising things shared by our guests on the podcast. From surprising tidbits and tips about topics like Continuous Vetting, to the relevance of words like “tomato,” “ballerina” and “cake decorator” in your job search, we hope you’ll enjoy this roundup of surprises.
Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/cleared-job-search-advice-that-may-surprise-you-podcast/
As an Alaska Native Corporation, every Chenega MIOS employee is considered an extension of the village, shares Duane Butler, Talent Acquisition Team Lead. “Everybody is better when you like what you do,” is a simple statement, but a goal for Duane’s recruiters as they help candidates on their career journeys. And if you’re in an active job search and the phone rings…pick it up!
“Finding a job is a job. You can't just apply for two jobs, then go back to playing Call of Duty. It does not work like that. You have to put the effort in to make sure that your resume is right. This is an opportunity for somebody to sit down and say, ‘What do I really want to do?’ Here's your chance. If you've got the skill set to do it, then do it. No one's gonna make you. No one's telling you to. You have to have that internal drive. So finding that job is a job, so put some hours in.”Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/chenega-mios-employees-are-an-extension-of-the-village-podcast/
People who thrive at BAE Systems run toward a fire when they see it, they don’t run away, shares David Reynolds, VP in the company’s Intelligence & Security sector. The company focuses on hiring for a career versus a job, as they believe retaining top cleared talent begins before that individual starts their first day of work. David’s advice to gain invaluable experience is to find out what’s broken in your company and volunteer to help fix it.
“Retaining top talent really starts even before they walk in the door. And so even in interviews with candidates, I think it's important to stress not just what the job is that you're hiring for, but what a career pathway can look like. We've done a lot of work internally on finding those career pathways and doing interviews to understand, a company president, how did they get there? What were the six jobs they had before that? Or for a Senior Solutions Architect, what were the critical experiences they had? And how can we create a career pathway to ensure that over the next 10, 15, 20 years, we're ensuring the top talent gets those experiences, so that they’re positioned to be successful and that we're positioned to be successful?”
Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/bae-systems-run-toward-problems-not-away-podcast/
TekSynap is a company that leans heavily on employee referrals and rewards those employees in innovative ways. With a focus on treating people differently and a culture of doing what needs to be done, the company has recently grown to over 1k employees, shares Kearstin McGinnis, Vice President of Employment.
“Respond to those emails or respond to those phone calls, even if it's just a ‘Hey, thanks for reaching out, but we're not interested.’ I always say, no conversation is a bad conversation. A conversation could lead to other things down the road. If you're not interested now, but there might be something in a year or two years that might spark an interest.”Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/teksynap-innovation-in-the-hiring-process-and-benefits-podcast/
Are you impacted by the No TikTok ruling regarding government devices? What are the ways that you can get into trouble with social media and your security clearance? Learn more in this special episode featuring Tony Kuhn, Managing Partner at Tully Rinckey PLLC.
“If you're posting something on social media that you think after the wine wears off you're going to regret it, you should probably delete it before you post it. Or you're going to answer for it. You can come back and delete it if you want to, but the internet is forever.”Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/tiktok-social-media-and-your-security-clearance-podcast/
Hear how Cohere Technology Group founder and CEO, Dan Haug values problem solving skills when making hiring decisions – he does not chase individual technology knowledge. Most of Cohere’s work is in the National Capitol Region, but Dan is an advocate for remote work when it’s feasible, and seeks to move the company to even more solutioning work for the agencies they support.
“I look for the engineers who know how to problem solve, and are particularly interested in the problem that is being faced. You can pick up a book and read up on Angular, any kind of technology. But tell me some of the hard problems you faced. Show me your innovation. Show me where you’ve faced some really hard problems. And what would you do if a customer came up to you and asked about a particular problem? How would you coach them on that? Those are the things that drive me and I pay a lot of attention to those. I don't chase the individual technology.”Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/cohere-problem-solving-trumps-individual-technologies-podcast/
“If you did it in the military, there’s a high probability you can do it with us,” shares Brian Heffernan, Army veteran and Global Manager – DEI & Military Programs for Amentum. Their diverse hiring needs include facilities maintenance, many OCONUS roles, plus SkillBridge opportunities.
“We all want to beat our chests. And we all want to say everything that we've done and accomplished. But when you're building a resume targeted to a specific job, the only thing that company cares about is what did you do in your job in relation to that job you're applying for?”
Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/amentum-diverse-cleared-opportunities-worldwide-podcast/
This special Bonus Episode of our podcast shares our tips on how to deliver your best introduction, across a variety of settings.
Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/master-your-personal-introduction-podcast/
If you’re Red or Blue Team cyber, learn more about Millennium Corporation and their secret weapon Ben Clark, author of the “Red Team Field Manual.” Better yet, start networking with Director of People Services, Angelica Ngo, and her team: 50% of their cyber hires come through referrals. Plus they’re interviewing and providing contingent offers to select transitioning military members 12-18 months before they separate.
“Research the company and the people you're interviewing with. Be prepared. Tell the people you're interviewing with why you want the job, why you're the best fit. That goes a long way, as opposed to just having the skill set that is needed.”
Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/millennium-corp-red-and-blue-team-cyber-and-referrals-podcast/
Bay Systems Consulting, headquartered in Palo Alto, is primarily hiring cleared IT professionals for contracts which include NASA sites across the country. Most of their positions require a Secret security clearance and many are hybrid remote. Pro job seeker tip: No means no right now, not forever.
“Just because someone says no, it means no right now. So you’ve got to do your due diligence and follow up. You never know, they might have another open position in a month, in three months. And you're just checking in.”
Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/bay-systems-consulting-hybrid-remote-secret-clearances-podcast/
SixGen is focused on cyber security for the intel community in the Fort Meade and Dulles corridors. As Shawn Devroude, EVP of Cyber shares, SixGen has “spicy” or tip-of-the-spear work opportunities that very few cleared professionals get to experience. Nearly 90% of their employees are veterans, and the company prides itself on an employee-first focus.
“Because SixGen is filled with patriots, everybody wants to do their part to make the nation more secure, to fight against its adversaries. But they want to do so doing what we call ‘spicy work’. That's what we know motivates our workforce. They want to know they're gonna do something that very few folks get to do. And they know that spicy work is going to make an extreme impact when successfully implemented to protect our nation and its allies against the adversary.”
Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/sixgen-spicy-work-for-the-intel-community-podcast/
“The best part of recruiting is being an advocate for candidates.” A powerful statement from Meg Pexa, the Principal Cyber and Robotics Recruiter for Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque. Sandia is about more than just nuclear non-proliferation, and has a very accepting organizational culture. Plus a hot resume tip about considering the first person who sees your cleared resume.
“He just wanted a tiny bit more money. So he and I worked together and came up with a game plan: Alright, tell me why you are the most badass person on the planet that does this position. And I'm gonna make sure that the company understands that too. I was able to write up this beautiful paragraph, essentially explaining why this guy was so amazing, and sell it to comp.”Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/sandia-national-lab-advocating-for-cleared-professionals-podcast/
This special Bonus Episode of our podcast gives you our top 10 list of things you must do to excel in an interview.
Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/how-to-ace-your-interviews-podcast/
SOSi is a mid-size government contractor with four business units and robust OCONUS cleared opportunities, shares Kristen DeJohn, Director of Talent Acquisition. There really is a person named Sosi, and she founded this still family-owned company in 1989. SOSi’s cleared hiring needs are diverse and go well beyond the language-related positions where they began and still thrive today.
“Remember that you're interviewing the company as well. This is a job that you're seeking, for whatever your reasons are. Make sure that you're prepared with questions that are important to you to learn more about the environment, about the culture, about the people on the program. And I always say interviewing is a lot like dating. Don't settle! So make sure that you're coming prepared with what's important to you. And if you can have that open dialogue and ask those questions, it makes a big difference.”Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/sosi-family-owned-mid-size-contractor-podcast/
TekMasters has a focus on longer-term stable programs in the intelligence community in Northern Virginia and Maryland, shares John McLaine, Director of the Program Office. Every prospective employee meets with the program team and the agency team before they interview.
“We look for very stable programs. We don't go for the temporary ones or the bridge contracts. All of the programs that we have, that we align ourselves with, we want to make sure that if we place someone they have a good stable home. We want to take that worry away from them so they can focus on the mission at hand instead of worrying, “Where am I gonna go next?”Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/tekmasters-focuses-on-stable-programs-in-the-ic-podcast/
LLNL hiring needs, while focused on scientists and engineers, are quite broad as the Lab is a self-contained city with nearly 9k employees. Frank Trigueros, Talent Acquisition Group Leader, talks why cleared professionals should never burn bridges, SkillBridge opportunities, internships, and more.
“You can have a multi-dimensional career at the laboratory. You may come in and start doing one thing, then after a couple of years there could be another project that could be something completely different, where you're still leveraging maybe a component of your skills. Or you've learned things and drawn knowledge through your time at the lab that you can pivot and leverage it in another area. That's what's great. If you really want to stay with us long term, your path can take a lot of different areas.”Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/lawrence-livermore-national-laboratory-podcast/
If you’re looking for a different type of cleared professional experience, yet still want to support the mission, this could be it. With over 1,600 employees, the Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State is probably bigger than you realize, and their needs are broad-based and extend beyond Happy Valley. Learn from Deputy Director Meghan Flannery Hayes how you might fit in.
“It's very collaborative. It's about a lot of teams -- small teams -- and then building new and different teams. You're not always on the same team. But we do a lot of cross collaboration across our four offices, because we find that innovation happens at those interfaces. When you put a material scientist in the same room as someone who specializes in antennas, signals processing, suddenly you're printing antennas with graphene on the sides of things, right? Suddenly, you're doing new kinds of interesting things. And really then solving problems and solving gaps.”Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/applied-research-laboratory-at-penn-state-podcast/
Did you know your security clearance is already being Continuously Vetted by DCSA? Continuous Vetting’s purpose is to help clearance holders mitigate small issues before they become big problems – not to “gotcha,” and kick you out. Ryan Dennis, the Deputy Assistant Director of Continuous Vetting shares the information you need to know to better understand the program and its impact on your security clearance.
“Security is always too much. Until it's not enough. I understand the security clearance process is not fun, but it's important. And if we think about it in context of what happened at the Washington Navy Yard and other events, which have impacted people, property, information and missions, self-reporting and continuous vetting provide the best opportunity for early intervention.”Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/security-clearance-continuous-vetting-dcsa-podcast/
As an ambassador for the ManTech brand, Senior Technical Recruiter Martha Schneegans is focused on providing value for both parties, and she takes a long-term view of her relationship with you. Service members, Martha is ready to talk to you now. “Let’s start talking early,” well ahead of your terminal leave date. Listen for the best example we’ve heard about why your cleared resume should mirror the terminology you find on the job posting.
“Listen, you have to write your resume to make sure that it’s aligned with the job posting. The language on the job description is the same language you have to use. We're not going to read your mind. We're not going to assume, “He did that, therefore he knows how to do A, B, and C.” If the job description has the words, tomato, ballerina, and cake decorator, make sure you include those on your resume.”Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/mantech-relationships-and-job-posting-terms-on-resume-podcast/
Katie Sargent is the Talent Acquisition Manager for Two Six Technologies, named for the date the company was founded. The company hires 35-40% of its cleared professionals from existing employee referrals, and the recruiting team follows up on those referrals within 48 hours. Find out why they’re doing in-person interviews when feasible, and their commitment to the SkillBridge program.
“Look into the company. Look at what they're doing. Look up your interviewers. See if there's any common threads. We work in a small industry. It's big, but it's small. At the end of the day, there's going to be connections. The Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon in this space is more like two or three.”Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/two-six-technologies-employee-referrals-and-skillbridge/
In this anniversary episode we share some of the things we’ve learned over the past year from our cleared facilities employers. Plus, we ask Kirsten Renner with Accenture Federal Services what’s changed in the past year for cleared employers and transitioning military.
“Post COVID, people have a new appreciation for what is possible in terms of flexibility. We had to adapt, so people come from a different perspective. Now they're like, ‘I know this is possible. What can you give to me, because I've seen this happen?’ So, employers also now have to adjust and be ready for that reasonable expectation from people.”Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/one-year-of-podcasting-and-accenture-federal-services-podcast/
Peraton is a large company in start-up mode, shares Talent Acquisition Senior Director, Aaron Turner. Learn about their Family First Program that gives priority to current employees when contracts end, plus how does a cleared professional get noticed when the company receives so many applications each month?
“We have a Family First Program that focuses on when projects come to an end. These people that are going to be displaced are the most important people to help them on their next opportunity. We put an emphasis on putting them first, so that if they applied to roles, or if there are openings within the company that are a fit, we want to make sure that they get viewed and talked to before any external candidates.”
Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/peraton-40k-applications-a-month-and-how-to-stand-out-podcast/
Bob Wheeler is a Navy veteran, former recruiter, instructor, conference presenter, and expert on connecting cleared talent with cleared recruiters. He hosts Military Monday webinars, advising transitioning military on their road to the civilian sector. Bob shares some of his top tips for cleared professionals on distilling your resume, marinating in your industry and when veterans should start attending job fairs.
“Marinating means it sits for a while in the sauce. There's no way you can marinate a piece of meat in five minutes. So if you're gonna marinate in your industry, you have to be around it, you have to surround yourself in it. And it slowly becomes part of what you're doing.”
Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/tips-for-military-transition-on-military-monday-webinars/
Omega Minds is a small defense contractor focused on polygraph work in Maryland with a culture of working and playing hard, shares Omega Minds CEO Alison Flanigan. Alison views herself as a matchmaker with an innovative hiring process that offers cleared professionals a menu of options to consider.
“What's something that you learned in this past year that really made you excited? That helps me understand how that person thinks about continuous growth. And then, what are they thinking about for the next part of their career? I really like to hear what makes people passionate, because that also helps us with our matchmaking process. From there, I like to learn what they do in their spare time. We like to play hard, as well as work hard. Understanding what makes them passionate outside of work, helps me to know where I can align some of the things that we offer at Omega Minds.”
Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/omega-minds-interview-questions-and-cleared-jobs-menu/
Tom Foos is President and Co-Founder of ARMADA, a defense contractor with just over 90 employees. The majority of their positions are hybrid remote, requiring Top Secret and higher security clearances, and are focused on the DC metro area though they have opportunities scattered around the country.
“I think what you're getting at the end of the day is we value our employees. If our government client says, ‘Such and such is doing a great job,’ we hand out what we call Core Value Awards. And that is not just a piece of paper with words on it. They get a bonus in their next paycheck. We reward our employees for good work.”
Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/armada-core-value-cash-awards-and-hybrid-remote/
Carson Solutions is a small family-focused firm where the individual really matters, shares Brandi Wajd, Human Resources Generalist. They’re recruiting for IT-related positions, all of which require polygraphs. Transparency and honesty are their most important values.
“Don't be afraid to share an offer. If it's a real offer, share it so we have something to go on. I trust you, but I'm HR. If it's not in writing, it didn't happen. I need it in writing to take to my management team to say, this person received an offer for $105k. What can we do?”
Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/carson-solutions-you-are-heard-and-seen/
This bonus episode of our show shines light on employment scams in the cleared community. Our guests Kirsten Renner with Accenture Federal Services, and Kris Rides with Tiro Security and Via Resource, talk about employment-related scams and ways to avoid them.
“They would take one of our real postings, real job titles, real job descriptions, congratulate the person, it had our company logo. It wasn't us. People did their diligence, thank goodness. And they were reaching out to the regular recruiting address at our organization. And that brought to light that this was ongoing.”
“Just listen to yourself. It doesn't matter how exciting the job is or how badly you actually want that job. If you've been laid off, that changes the pressures. Listen to your gut. Something's telling you that it’s off, then hold back. Wait. All these scams that we're aware of like the standard phishing scams, they rely on pace, on not giving you a chance to think.”Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/employment-scams-in-the-cleared-community/
“Find that company that does just as much for you as you do for them.” Wise words from Sarah Williamson, Division Lead for the Intel Sector at BlueHalo. Discover why so many of the company’s new hires come from existing employee referrals – it’s not just the referral bonuses up to $15k!
“I've always said you build the best teams inside the building by building the best teams outside the building. Who doesn't want to go to work with their friends every day? Things are hard. The mission is hard. The projects we do are hard. And if you're doing them with people you enjoy being around and solving those hard missions with, it just makes everything that much better.”
Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/bluehalo-active-company-culture-and-referrals/
ProObject has over 100 funded cleared opportunities with a big need for full-stack software engineers with polygraphs. John Martin, musician and President of this woman-owned tech firm, sees many technical cleared professionals who don’t sell themselves very well in interviews or on their resume.
“As a company, I feel we are 100% responsible for providing training opportunities to develop each and every one of our employees. But on the flip side, our employees are also 100% responsible for taking advantage of those opportunities and growing themselves.”
Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/proobject-funded-positions-and-selling-yourself-short/
The two security clearance guidelines related to foreign influence and preference are reviewed in this special episode featuring Tony Kuhn, Managing Partner at Tully Rinckey PLLC. Tony goes into detail with recommendations on how to avoid missteps, the recent foreign travel reporting requirements for government contractors, and more.
“You don't ever want to travel through the United States on a foreign passport. This is something that confuses even department counsel occasionally and some adjudicators occasionally. The issue is whether you use that passport to travel to the United States. If you use a foreign passport to travel into the United States, and you own or possess a US passport, you're showing preference for that foreign country over the United States. And that's going to be very difficult to overcome or to mitigate.”
Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/security-clearances-foreign-influence-and-preference/
Scott Tekesky is the Director of Talent Acquisition and HR for Chameleon Consulting Group, also known as CCG. CCG is almost wholly remote or hybrid remote, can clear for all their contracts, and will grow headcount by 50% in 2023. Their culture embraces humility and the importance of freely saying, “I don’t know the answer.”
“It's almost competitive in a way that if you ask a question about a hard problem, or how do we do X, Y, or Z, for who can raise their hand first to say, ‘I don't know,’ so they can back out, they can get away from the table, out of the conversation and create the space for the person that does know. Because they're here at CCG. I promise you, they're here at CCG.”
Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/chameleon-consulting-group-remote-opportunities/
This special Bonus Episode of our podcast gives you our top 10 list of things you must do to network for cleared job search and career success.
Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/how-to-expand-your-professional-network-bonus-episode/
Melissa Foley is the Director of Mission Systems Capabilities for the Mission Solutions Line of Business within Lockheed Martin Space. With over 1k cleared job openings there is a lot of opportunity, though Melissa shares that you can still do a “small” experience there. Learn why when you hear, tailor your resume to a specific position, you really need to do it.
“One of the things that we're working on is SCIF life balance. Some of the things that we've done in one of our Colorado offices, they put a projector or TV where it shows the weather real time outside. When you’re walking down the hallway, it's almost as if you have a window. We're really looking to try to better bring people to the outside and connecting the outside world to that SCIF life, because it is so important.”
Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/lockheed-martin-space-scif-life-balance-and-job-openings/
John McCracken is the Director of Talent Acquisition at Battelle. Discover the research and development focus of the organization, which is headquartered in Ohio. Plus, learn about Profit for a Purpose, how Battelle funds independent research and development projects, and why you need to engage with your FSO before starting your cleared job search.
“As an R&D company, we have budgets set aside within our rates that allow for funding for independent research and development projects. I think that's one of the coolest selling points for engineers and scientists that want to work at Battelle. We grant funding incrementally, up to certain levels as the project starts to mature. We even assist that engineer or scientist with obtaining patents on the intellectual property that's developed through that project.”Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/battelle-profit-for-a-purpose-and-engage-your-fso/
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 Tom Smith from JCTM. If you missed it the first time, enjoy hearing about the amazing benefits and culture that JCTM offers, as well as some fantastic interview advice for cleared job seekers and transitioning military.
View the show notes and transcript from the original airing of this episode here: https://clearedjobs.net/jctm-people-positive-and-complexity-conscious-small-business/
In this special episode of our podcast our hosts share some of their favorite moments from our shows this past year. From salary advice, to service buddies, to inappropriate video interview backgrounds, we hope you’ll enjoy these clips we’ve prepared for you.
Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/highlights-of-our-2022-podcast-season/
Maxar Technology has been a high-profile employment option over the past year, and the company lives the values it espouses according to DD Piotter, Lead Technical Recruiter in the Public Sector unit. DD advises applying for a job instead of applying at it, provides tips for transitioning military that we don’t usually hear from our guests, and shares some of the interesting work that the company is known for.
“Almost always we are looking for new talent with object-oriented programming. So in particular, Java, C++, data scientists. Maxar has 125 petabytes of data. And that provides for a lot of opportunity to develop artificial intelligence or machine learning to be able to look through those archival images. Maxar has the highest resolution satellites in orbit.”Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/maxar-object-oriented-programmers-and-apply-to-jobs-not-at-them/
In this special episode of our podcast our hosts share the best resume tips from our 2022 podcast guests, to help you create your best cleared resume.
Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/best-cleared-resume-advice-from-our-guests/
Tammy Muncy is the Director of Recruiting for the National Security Sector at GovCIO. Learn about their CONUS and OCONUS opportunities, including IT field rep positions in almost every state. Developers and software programmers are GovCIO’s greatest hiring need. Find out what the meat and potatoes of your resume are, and Tammy’s most important tip for security clearance holders.
“We have such a plethora of programs that you can come in at an entry level position, and once you work your way up, if that specific program doesn't have a place to promote you into, you can be promoted into another program. So you can move to another project and still be promoted. So I really like the fact that they concentrate and hone in on really doing what's best for our employees, trying to keep them happy and move them up through their career.”Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/govcio-hybrid-remote-jobs-and-meat-and-potatoes-resumes/
Welcome to this special edition of Security Cleared Jobs: Who’s Hiring and How. Today’s episode is a “producer pick” featuring our second official episode, when we were joined by Mike Barnum of Raytheon Technologies. If you missed it the first time, enjoy learning about Raytheon Technologies and some of Mike’s best interview and salary negotiation advice.
View the show notes and transcript from the original airing of this episode here: https://clearedjobs.net/raytheon-technologies-5-to-7k-new-hires-salary-how-to/
Tom Smith is the COO at JCTM, an SDVO small business. Tom sits in on every interview for every position at the company, and focuses on making sure the fit is right from both sides of the fence. Learn more about their culture, cleared hiring needs and this veteran’s tips for those who have yet to transition out of the military.
“I believe a company should strive to be ultra selective in the individuals that they choose to represent them, especially out at a client site. So yes, we want to be picky of the candidates that we hire. Flipside, I'd like to see the candidates be picky of the companies that they're choosing to align themselves to. So just as much as we are interviewing them, we ask them for an introduction. I turn around and give them an introduction of who we are, largely centered around our culture, because I want them evaluating those too. Is it going to be the right fit for them?”
Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/jctm-people-positive-and-complexity-conscious-small-business/
In honor of Veterans Day, this special bonus episode of our podcast gives you clips of our top tips for transitioning military from our 2022 podcast guests. Check out these tips to ease your transition to the civilian sector.
Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/best-of-military-transition-advice/
DJ Brown is the President and Co-Founder of DataHaven Solutions, a Maryland-based IT firm that is about more than “butts in seats.” They have hybrid remote positions available, actually ask for feedback in their interviews, and believe that you can build a career and progress both professionally and financially with the same company.
“We're building this company for people. We want to build a company that goes against the stereotype that you need to switch jobs, or change positions to make any more money or to grow with your career. We want to do away with the concept that as a contractor you're required to, or have to, switch companies every three years -- that's the only way to move forward with your career. I don't believe that. I believe that once you obtain talent, you need to retain talent. And you do that by helping people push their careers in the direction they want to go. It's our job as their employer to support their career goals.”Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/datahaven-solutions-hybrid-remote-and-interview-feedback/
Dee Brown is the Talent Acquisition Lead with CNA, a non-profit research group in Northern Virginia. They hire for many research-related positions including Data Analysts, Research Analysts and Data Scientists. CNA can clear all their roles, many of which are hybrid remote. Learn who thrives at CNA and follow Dee’s advice on building accomplishment statements on your resume using her A+B=C formula.
“CNA is really great when it comes to our compensation. We think equality, but we also think equity in terms of pay. Inflation happens. If we bring in somebody new that's doing the same role as somebody that has been here for five years, we look at the market, here's what our equity is. How do we make sure that these people that are similar in background, as far as education/experience, are getting paid the same way? If we bring that new person in higher, then that means we need to adjust our current employees to match that.”
Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/cna-accomplishment-statements-curious-natures-and-communication/
Recorded live at a recent Cleared Job Fair, this recruiter roundtable discussion features Robin Wallace with IBM, Ray Ryan with General Dynamics Electric Boat, and Sarah Knapp with TechFlow. Moderated by veteran and former recruiter, Bob Wheeler, the panel talks about the best way to follow-up with recruiters, provides some interesting resume tips, whether cover letters matter, and more.
“You see it every day, the person that just applied for 15 jobs but qualifies for two. All you're doing is wasting time. As an applicant, really if you're not hitting that required field, don't bother applying for it. Make sure that you hit those requirements. Most of the time you want a lot of those preferreds, and make sure that it's highlighted on your resume.”
Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/cleared-job-search-tips-from-ibm-general-dynamics-and-techflow/
Madelyn Spence is a Sr Principal Talent Acquisition Business Partner with Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, one of the company’s four business sectors. Many of their roles are a good fit for transitioning military, plus they participate in the SkillBridge program. Meet Madelyn and learn why she is your ally in the cleared job search process.
“I’ll give you my honest answer. I don't try to compete. I'm not competing with tech money, tech companies. This is not what we do here. We work on things that really matter, like keeping our soldiers safe out in the battlefield, and working on mission critical things that really matter for the security of our country.”Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/northrop-grumman-mission-systems-software-and-engineering-needs/
Raytheon Missiles & Defense has 1,100 security-cleared job openings so opportunity abounds. Plus, 90% of the cleared individuals recommended by the Military Relations team get an interview with a hiring manager. Find out about more of M&D’s opportunities and their programs supporting veterans in this discussion with Tony Gilbert, Program Manager of Military and Veteran Recruitment with Raytheon Missiles and Defense.
“The company's values are very similar to what we held in the military. And people live those values. They really believe what we do has a purpose. And it's bigger than just us. It's supporting our constitution, supporting our rights, all our rights. And that's what makes me get up every day. I tell my kids, I am just as proud to put on my Raytheon Technologies shirt every day, as I was my military uniform for over 20 years.”
Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/raytheon-missiles-and-defense-support-for-transitioning-military/
This special security-clearance-focused episode features Tony Kuhn, Managing Partner at Tully Rinckey PLLC, discussing a recently settled student loan class action lawsuit, Sweet v. Cardona, plus continuous evaluation and how social media is starting to come into the security clearance evaluation picture. Be wary of associating with groups that are considered to be anti-government.
Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/security-clearances-student-loan-debt-and-social-media/
OBXtek has remote opportunities and works with the Air Force -- among other government customers -- with cleared jobs available in a wide variety of geographies. Hear about OBXtek’s employee resource groups, how to make a good impression at a job fair, and why you don’t want your resume to be word salad, all from Molly O’Boyle, Project Manager with Talent Acquisition Operations.
“I was talking with a woman on a video interview. All of a sudden I hear some bird chirping. She said, ‘Oh, that's just my parrot.’ Then the parrot flew and was on her shoulder. So for the rest of the call, I just looked at the bird. You know, I was directing conversation to her, but it was kind of distracting. So if she was really truly looking for a quality conversation, she should have secured her bird.”
Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/obxtek-resume-word-salad-and-remote-work/
Core4ce really listens to their employees -- find out how from Jess Mathias, Director of Talent Acquisition. They also have a number of cleared remote and hybrid remote opportunities. Plus learn why you should talk to every company exhibiting at a job fair.
“People who are going to thrive at Core4ce are the ones who are team players, the ones who are willing to go above and beyond. The ones who, if you tell them go do ABC, they also do D and E, who kind of look at the big picture, not just their slice of the pie. You've got to be mission focused, because we're supporting military medicine. And the mission is sometimes keeping that hospital running -- the network can't go down.”
Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/core4ce-remote-cleared-jobs-and-how-that-happened/
This special Bonus Episode of our podcast gives you our top 10 list of things you must do to write a cleared resume that sells you. Follow these quick tips to be sure that you’re putting your best foot forward.
Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/how-to-write-your-most-effective-cleared-resume-bonus-episode/
Learn about the 300+ cleared jobs available at Jacobs from Darrell Eplee, the Senior Talent Acquisition Manager in the Cyber & Intelligence Business Unit. Darrell shares how Jacobs is different from a typical defense contractor with a focus on their culture of caring, where employees are not stats or numbers. You’ll also learn how calling interviews “discussions” turns down the heat, plus one of the best-ever interview stories.
“It's just a moment before we have meetings where, somebody will talk about something outside of work, just to make sure we're being conscious of other people's feelings, their thoughts, things that are going on in their lives. It's justa moment to reflect and take care of each other. We try to live it every day, enable diversity and equality across the company. We're not stats, we're not numbers. We all have a voice, we have a say, and it's just a really cool environment to be in.”Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/jacobs-interviews-equal-discussions-and-culture-of-caring/
Markon Solutions, the federal arm of Anser Advisory, is primed for growth over the next couple years. Sherif Wahby, head of Talent Acquisition for Anser Advisory, shares details on Markon Solutions’ cleared hiring needs, as well as the company’s Ambassador Program, matching up service buddies with new veteran candidates, the Bellator Training Academy helping veterans become private sector recruiters, and more.
“In addition to baseball games, amazing Christmas parties and numerous community-focused activities and events, we have an Ambassador Program that links up our employees who live in the same areas. On a quarterly basis these groups get together and do team-building events, ranging from go karting to golf, to axe throwing to painting. This enables our employees to learn more about their co-workers -- who are often supporting different programs -- that they otherwise would have minimal exposure to.”Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/markon-solutions-to-anser-advisory-poised-for-growth/
IN THIS EPISODE WE COVER:
Mike “Gio” Giovanetti is the Talent Acquisition and Retention Director for Arlington, Virginia based Axiologic Solutions. Gio has a keen focus on employee retention and working to keep cleared talent. Much of Axiologic Solutions’ work is intel community focused in the DC metro area, and they can upgrade TS/SCI folks to CI polygraphs.
“Axiologic Solutions is small enough to where part of my plan with talent acquisition is to be able to build out a progression for employees – a where you go from here concept. One of our HR administrators is reaching out to all the employees within the organization at different stages in their career progression and saying, How's it going? How's your role? How's your manager? What can we do better?”
- 2:25 - Gio came to Axiologic Solutions and recruiting for a “win-win.”
- 5:06 - Focus on retention vs simply acquisition. Proactively find out why people are leaving or would potentially leave by listening to your employees, and then work to keep them with the company.
- 10:06 - Most of Axiologic Solutions’ cleared jobs are in the DC metro area – Springfield, Chantilly, McLean. One contract allows individuals to work from DC, Reston, VA or Riverdale Park, MD to allow for flexibility. Hiring needs include software engineers, scrum masters, splunk, acquisition specialists and acquisition management. A newer need is financial systems support.
- 12:30 - Axio can upgrade TS/SCI to CI poly on some contracts, which delays your start date slightly, but only for perhaps a couple weeks.
- 14:38 - Vast majority of their positions are poly and require you to be on site vs remote. Axio is in continual discussions with their customers about working toward a flexible policy.
- 16:32 - Axio prides itself on being a forward-thinking company. Finding solutions to problems that haven’t been thought of before.
- 17:30 - They’re seeking cleared professionals who think beyond the basics of what is presented to you.
- 18:01 - Axiologic Solutions’ company culture was created by their employees.
- 19:16 - They are building and defining what the SkillBridge program will look like for the company.
- 22:14 - Interview as much as you can so you’re familiar with the process and can be successful.
LINKS FROM THE SHOW:
For all the links in this episode’s show notes, visit: https://clearedjobs.net/axiologic-solutions-upgrade-to-ci-poly-and-progress-your-career/
Axiologic Solutions Careers Page
Axiologic Solutions Company Culture
Gio on Linkedin
BIO:
Mike “Gio” Giovanetti has been in the recruiting world for the past 12 years, where his degree in music has been vital to his role. He has always been an outside the box thinker and loves to find new ways to attract and retain talented people to support the critical missions of his customers. Mike is currently the Talent Acquisition and Retention Director at Axiologic Solutions. Outside of work he loves the outdoors, fitness and chasing after his kids.
ClearedJobs.Net:
ClearedJobs.Net is a veteran-owned career site and job fair company, working in the defense and intelligence communities. Search thousands of CONUS & OCONUS cleared jobs at www.clearedjobs.net. Join Us. Get Hired.
IN THIS EPISODE WE COVER:
Dr. Jim Rebesco is the CEO of Striveworks, an Austin, Texas defense contractor that truly straddles the line between cool startup culture and defense contractor. Find out the influence that both Luke Skywalker’s prosthetic hand and Teddy Roosevelt’s “Man in the Arena” speech have had on the company. Plus, why we should always start by giving people the benefit of the doubt.
“When you work in a startup, relative to a larger company, you're going to be dramatically unqualified for somewhere between 20 and 50% of the job you end up being asked to do. At the end of the day, everybody at a at a smaller company gets to do things that they didn't necessarily have a background in, or extensive experience or training in. And that can be invigorating. It can be exciting.”
- 1:58 - How does a DARPA funded PhD get to Striveworks?
- 5:18 - Luke Skywalker’s hand.
- 6:37 - Fail fast doesn’t work for mission-related work unless it’s first developed and adapted on the commercial side of the business.
- 8:52 - Software Engineers and Data Scientists are their primary cleared hiring need with positions in the DC, Tampa, Hawaii and North Carolina regions.
- 9:52 - Hardest to fill position is cleared Data Engineers.
- 10:50 - How a smaller company is different – more robust responsibilities.
- 12:32 - Who fits best in the flat Striveworks organization?
- 14:45 - “Start from trust and close the difference.” Give people the benefit of the doubt in any misunderstanding.
- 17:11 - Teddy Roosevelt’s "Man in the Arena” speech and why it’s foundational to Striveworks’ approach and how they developed their company name.
- 19:31 - It’s hard to focus your resume, but focus on what you’re truly good at. What is your superpower?
- 21:58 - SkillBridge participants bring a unique and valuable perspective to other staff members.
- 22:48 - The biggest recruiting challenge for a small company is each cleared hire has an enormous impact, so the limited time spent together in interviews is critically important.
- 24:59 - Get in touch with Striveworks.
LINKS FROM THE SHOW:
For all the links in this episode’s show notes, visit: https://clearedjobs.net/striveworks-start-from-trust-and-your-superpower/
Striveworks Careers Page
Luke Skywalker’s Hand
Teddy Roosevelt’s “Man in the Arena” speech
BIO:
Dr. Jim Rebesco is CEO and a co-founder of Striveworks, an artificial intelligence company focused on the deployment of AI/ML models at scale. He is a board member for Sayari Labs, a leading financial intelligence company, and has served as a consulting member of the Army Science Board. Prior to founding Striveworks, Dr. Rebesco worked at Virtu Financial, a leading electronic market-making firm, where he led trading and data science teams as a partner in the firm. He was instrumental in building Virtu’s capabilities from the beginning in data science and analytics and played a critical role in the that firm's IPO in 2015.
ClearedJobs.Net:
ClearedJobs.Net is a veteran-owned career site and job fair company, working in the defense and intelligence communities. Search thousands of CONUS & OCONUS cleared jobs at www.clearedjobs.net. Join Us. Get Hired.
IN THIS EPISODE WE COVER:
Stephanie Lovett is a Talent Acquisition Specialist / Strategic Recruiting Lead with Leidos in Reston, VA. Leidos offers endless cleared opportunities and the comfort of stability for your cleared career. Learn how many jobs is too many when applying for more than one opening, their greatest hiring needs and how to make your resume stand out from the crowd.
“We're constantly replenishing our pipeline full of different opportunities and programs that come into Leidos. An advantage of working for a larger company is that there's more opportunity to grow, there's more opportunity to move around. There's also, even though it's a large organization, you still have small teams within the programs that make you feel like that hometown feel. You have a team and you feel a unity, and communication and collaboration with your team.”
- 1:48 - Stephanie’s journey to Leidos.
- 2:21 - Leidos has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for five straight years.
- 2:42 - Leidos’ core capabilities include cyber operations, digital modernization, integrated systems, mission ops, mission software systems and more.
- 3:49 - Their greatest cleared needs are for software developers.
- 4:29 - How can cleared talent make their resume stand out from the crowd? Speak to the requirements of the job posting, use a chronological format (not a functional format!), detail your tech capabilities upfront as well as your security clearance.
- 5:10 - “Good talent has good talent connections.”
- 6:50 - Don’t apply to too many jobs, even though Leidos is a large company. Try to keep those applications fewer than seven.
- 8:26 - Cleared remote opportunities are available in a few instances. Always ask your recruiter.
- 9:52 - Benefits of a larger company vs a smaller firm include internal mobility to grow your career.
- 11:37 - Leidos has a $5k external referral program.
- 12:57 - Scoops the ice cream truck!
- 13:39 - Leidos in the community.
- 16:13 - Leidos military veterans program Operation MVP.
- 17:17 - Communicate and collaborate with your recruiter. Keep them in the loop on your status with other employers.
- 20:02 - Tips for talking to Leidos at a Cleared Job Fair.
LINKS FROM THE SHOW:
For all the links in this episode’s show notes, visit: https://clearedjobs.net/leidos-operation-mvp-and-ethical-company/
BIO:
Stephanie is a Talent Acquisition Specialist / Strategic Recruiting Lead with Leidos in Reston, VA. She started her career in the community at the beginning of the digital transformation and Y2K. Stephanie is very passionate about matching the right candidate to the right opportunity -- an understanding of what the customer and mission require, and which candidates have those vital skills and clearance.
ClearedJobs.Net:
ClearedJobs.Net is a veteran-owned career site and job fair company, working in the defense and intelligence communities. Search thousands of CONUS & OCONUS cleared jobs at www.clearedjobs.net. Join Us. Get Hired.
IN THIS EPISODE WE COVER:
After 20 years as an Army Counterintelligence Special Agent, Elsa Lee founded Advantage SCI. Learn what little Elsa can share about some of their “high adrenaline” job openings, emerging requirements and surge requests, plus why Elsa should not be your travel agent.
“We have core values: integrity, trustworthiness and respect. But over the years people will add their own words. And this is the reason I'm smiling, because at the end of the day, it is still about a diverse team of people and a bit of a flat structure. We are not too hierarchical. We operate in teams, we collaborate and communicate very strongly as teams, and there's not one person that is more important than another. So I think that the best way I can describe it, is that we are team oriented, we are very collaborative, we are very diverse.”
- 2:20 - The founding of Advantage SCI.
- 4:42 - Advantage SCI hiring needs. Toughest hiring needs are DHS and DIA positions, mainly in the DC metro area.
- 7:02 - The government depends on Advantage SCI for essential services, so they have very few remote opportunities.
- 8:11 - Their work falls into three categories: Intel work in DC, logistics at Forts Bliss and Campbell, and overseas linguist positions.
- 9:05 - Some of their James-Bond-type job openings require you to read between the lines of the job description to understand what the job responsibilities really are -- because they can’t state them publicly.
- 10:40 - Similarly they have some “high adrenaline” positions where Elsa doesn’t even know what they are really doing. They just receive recognition letters from the likes of Special Forces and CENTCOM.
- 11:17 - The government’s emerging requirements and surge requests.
- 13:18 - Transitioning military are a natural fit for many Advantage SCI job openings. Currently all their linguist positions are filled by veterans.
- 14:30 - Core values are integrity, trustworthiness and respect.
- 16:43 - Cleared job seekers should be professional and responsive in all their interactions during the job search process.
- 20:03 - Elsa’s academic books.
LINKS FROM THE SHOW:
For all the links in this episode’s show notes, visit: https://clearedjobs.net/advantage-sci-emerging-requirements-and-surge-requests/
Advantage SCI Careers Page
Advantage SCI’s jobs on ClearedJobs.Net
CONNECT WITH ELSA:
Elsa on LinkedIn
BIO:
Elsa Lee is the CEO of Advantage SCI. She is a former 20-year Army Counterintelligence Special Agent having served globally; surviving terrorist attacks in Europe and capturing terrorists while on a Joint Terrorism Task Force. She’s been featured on CNN, Fox News, CBS News, VOA, Canada Business Channel, Univision, the AP UK, Japan Business, Chinese Press, and La Opiñion. Elsa has authored academic books (Homeland Security and Private Sector Business; The Encyclopedia of U.S. Intelligence; The Psychology of Hate Crimes as Domestic Terrorism) used across English speaking nations. She has 12 acres, 2 dogs, 4 cats and 3 miniature ponies.
ClearedJobs.Net:
ClearedJobs.Net is a veteran-owned career site and job fair company, working in the defense and intelligence communities. Search thousands of CONUS & OCONUS cleared jobs at www.clearedjobs.net. Join Us. Get Hired.
IN THIS EPISODE WE COVER:
Mark Michalski was employee number six at St. Michael’s and worked his way up to VP of Client Experience, spending time both on contract as well as at HQ. Hear the advantages of working for an employee-owned company, and why St. Michael’s took that path. Learn just what Mark is talking about when he references, “In the absence of information, people make stuff up."
“We are employee-owned. We work for a CEO who believes that the wage gap in our country is very wide between the haves and have nots. He recognized that he can do something about it and he can make employee owners out of his employees. So back in 2016, we became officially an employee-owned company, and so this is an ongoing thing, it wasn't a one-time transaction back in 2016. Every single year, we get to share in our successes.”
- 2:30 - How did Mark become employee #6 and the VP of Client Experience?
- 6:20 - Hiring Finance and Accounting professionals is St. Michael’s bread and butter. But they’ve expanded that to include Back Office, Executive Assistants, Acquisition and Contract Specialists. Their three largest geographic hiring areas are Washington, DC, Fort Bragg, NC and Tampa, FL.
- 8:50 - The importance of candor…which doesn’t mean you can say whatever you want to whomever you want!
- 10:35 - Two-way communication. If you’re in a SCIF be transparent about your availability.
- 13:38 - If remote work is your priority, communicate that up front to a recruiter.
- 16:00 - St. Michaels’ remote cleared work options.
- 16:44 - What does an employee-owned company mean and how does that impact the employees?
- 19:21 - Why there’s something special about employee referrals and St. Michael’s $2k referral bonus.
- 20:54 - Who succeeds at St. Michael’s.
- 21:28 - “In the absence of information, people make stuff up.”
- 23:45 - Developing leaders and soft skills internally.
- 26:04 - How to connect with St. Michael’s.
LINKS FROM THE SHOW:
For all the links in this episode’s show notes, visit: https://clearedjobs.net/st-michaels-employee-owned-advantages-and-candor-is-key/
St. Michael’s Careers Page
St. Michael’s jobs on ClearedJobs.Net
Brad Hams, Ownership Thinking
CONNECT WITH MARK:
Mark on LinkedIn
BIO:
Mark J. Michalski is the Vice President of Client Experience at St. Michael’s. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a concentration in Accounting from the Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University. He is an American Society of Military Comptrollers (ASMC) Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM). Mark has been with St. Michael’s since January 2009 and has played a vital role in the company’s growth since that time.
ClearedJobs.Net:
ClearedJobs.Net is a veteran-owned career site and job fair company, working in the defense and intelligence communities. Search thousands of CONUS & OCONUS cleared jobs at www.clearedjobs.net. Join Us. Get Hired.
IN THIS EPISODE WE COVER:
Taryn Lazroff is a Lead Intelligence Recruiter with Noblis, a non-profit that prides itself on hiring for the company, not the contract. Learn about their Talent Mobility program that focuses on retaining their employees, their $5k external referral program, remote opportunities, and Taryn’s learning curve with military lingo.
“If you feel yourself getting burnt out, if you feel yourself getting to a point where you're ready for something else, and you don't think you can get it in your current opportunity, let us know. Like I said, we want to retain our top talent, we want you to look for other opportunities within the organization. We retain an insane amount of our employees when a contract ends, and I think it's like 90% of the employees on the contract choose to stay with Noblis, and we're able to re-place them.”
- 1:37 - How Taryn got to Noblis and to Charleston, SC.
- 2:49 - Noblis is a non-profit that is mission-focused, not bottom-line focused. That means they give back to their employees vs their shareholders or owners.
- 4:50 - Noblis hires for the company, not the contract.
- 5:57 - Talent Mobility Program seeks to maintain employees if a contract is lost, or if the employee is interested in moving into another opportunity.
- 8:13 - Cleared jobs are mainly in the Northern Virginia and DC area, but Noblis also has opportunities in Fort Gordon, GA, Bridgeport, WV, and Huntsville, AL.
- 10:49 - Remote cleared opportunities include software developers and advanced technology scientists.
- 12:59 - The challenges of keeping cleared talent.
- 14:24 - Are you in theater? Military to civilian lingo disconnects.
- 19:05 - Noblis has four SkillBridge cohorts each year.
- 20:17 - How to take advantage of Noblis’ $5k external referral program.
- 22:09 - How to find Taryn: taryn.lazroff@noblis.org
LINKS FROM THE SHOW:
For all the links in this episode’s show notes, visit: https://clearedjobs.net/noblis-external-referrals-and-hire-for-the-company-not-contract/
Noblis Careers Page
CONNECT WITH TARYN:
Taryn on LinkedIn
BIO:
Taryn recently relocated to Charleston, SC from Columbus, OH. She has 14 years of recruiting experience, all of which have been in the government contracting community recruiting cleared professionals. Taryn is currently focused on Intelligence and Law Enforcement with Noblis, and thrives on assisting veterans as they transition from the military to the civilian side. She enjoys posting informational videos featuring her sweet goldendoodle “puppy”, Otis.
ClearedJobs.Net:
ClearedJobs.Net is a veteran-owned career site and job fair company, working in the defense and intelligence communities. Search thousands of CONUS & OCONUS cleared jobs at www.clearedjobs.net. Join Us. Get Hired.
IN THIS EPISODE WE COVER:
This special Bonus Episode of our podcast shares our top tips for you to excel in your next video interview. This show is packed with helpful details so you make a great first impression and keep the focus on your accomplishments.
- :15 - Treat a virtual interview the same as you would a face-to-face interview.
- :28 - Research the company you’re interviewing with and the individuals you’ll be talking to.
- :46 - Check your online and offline networks to see if you have any contacts at the cleared employer.
- 1:05 - Prepare your 5-7 relevant success stories that highlight your achievements.
- 1:24 - Test your tech in advance of the actual interview.
- 2:31 - Rehearse and practice with a friend ahead of time.
- 3:20 - Dress professionally. When in doubt, ask your cleared recruiter what is appropriate.
- 3:59 - Simulate arriving early and silence all your applications that may interrupt the interview.
- 4:30 - Control what you can. Use a quiet place that is distraction free.
- 5:16 - Ask thoughtful questions to be sure you’re discovering the details you need to make an informed decision.
- 5:58 - Follow up with a thank you to everyone you spoke with.
- 6:59 - Consider your background. A plain background keeps the focus on you.
- 8:41 - Lighting should be in front of you, not behind.
- 9:13 - Your user name and profile on the platform you’re using should be your first name and last name.
- 10:13 - Be aware of your jewelry. Make your experience shine, not your jewelry.
- 10:51 - Makeup – be conservative.
LINKS FROM THE SHOW:
For all the links in this episode’s show notes, visit: https://clearedjobs.net/how-to-excel-in-a-virtual-interview-bonus-episode/
How to Excel in a Video Interview
ClearedJobs.Net:
ClearedJobs.Net is a veteran-owned career site and job fair company, working in the defense and intelligence communities. Search thousands of CONUS & OCONUS cleared jobs at www.clearedjobs.net. Join Us. Get Hired.
IN THIS EPISODE WE COVER:
Jada Fowler is a Technical Recruiter with DTSI, who started her career with a degree and work experience in IT, which gives her an inside track when hiring technical talent. Learn how DTSI focuses on emerging and relevant tech to compete, their employee referral success, how the company determines salary, and why transitioning military feel at home.
“A lot of candidates aren’t actually sure what their clearance level is, where they stand. I’d say if there is ever a question, or if you’re not sure, research it and ask questions. Talk to an FSO if you can. Get the facts. Don’t take it at face value. Make sure you know because you could be missing out on an opportunity, or you get down the road and then discover you’re not valid. Then you’ve lost all that time and energy in the recruiting process.”
- 1:55 - Jada is a recruiter with a degree and work experience in IT!
- 3:55 - The DTSI backstory. Interactive training on 8-track tapes? Focus on people and process.
- 5:56 - Contracts and opportunities with DTSI: Air Force, DISA and more.
- 8:25 - Remote opportunities allow Jada to recruit nationally. Some of the DTSI IT staff have documented higher productivity at home vs in office, supporting their remote work.
- 12:16 - How Jada finesses remote onboarding. First Four.
- 14:05 - As a cleared professional, talk to your FSO and get the particulars on your security clearance so you don’t miss any opportunities or waste your time.
- 17:06 - DTSI targets contracts that are emerging and relevant tech because that creates positions that are growth opportunities.
- 18:30 - 20-30 percent of open positions are filled with existing employee referrals.
- 18:42 - Transitioning military will appreciate the DTSI mentorship program, structure, order and documented processes.
- 21:10 - Giving cleared candidates the whys: How DTSI determines salary numbers via a salary compensation tool. Skills and qualifications can alter that number with justification.
- 23:51 - How to find Jada: jadafowler@dtsi.com
LINKS FROM THE SHOW:
For all the links in this episode’s show notes, visit: https://clearedjobs.net/dtsi-determining-salary-and-employee-referrals/
DTSI Careers Page
DTSI Jobs on ClearedJobs.Net
CONNECT WITH JADA:
Jada on LinkedIn
BIO:
Jada Fowler graduated from Ohio University with a degree in Information Systems and spent the first half of her career as a Corporate IT Professional. After having children, she transitioned from corporate into roles that granted flexibility with her time. Consequently, she has enjoyed the opportunity to work in various business sectors including corporate, non-profit, start-up, and now federal government contracting. Her love of ‘all things IT’ has remained a steady presence through it all, and now the ‘second half’ of her career is fulfilled as Technical Recruiter with Diversified Technical Services, Inc. (DTSI) where she feels right at home connecting and networking with the Cleared IT community.
ClearedJobs.Net:
ClearedJobs.Net is a veteran-owned career site and job fair company, working in the defense and intelligence communities. Search thousands of CONUS & OCONUS cleared jobs at www.clearedjobs.net. Join Us. Get Hired.
IN THIS EPISODE WE COVER:
This special security-clearance-focused episode features Anthony Kuhn, Managing Partner at Tully Rinckey PLLC, covering the importance of responding in writing and self-reporting in the age of continuous evaluation. Your security clearance and drugs, financial troubles, one-night stands with Russians, Ukraine….all this and more!
- :22 - Who is Tony and more about Tully Rinckey PLLC.
- 1:15 - Continuous Evaluation of security cleared professionals.
- 2:40 - Reporting has changed with Continuous Evaluation. It must be done in writing: Tell the story you want to tell, control the narrative, mitigate the concerns and create a written record.
- 4:50 - If you fail to self-report, you add an additional guideline.
- 5:39 - Common security clearance problems for cleared professionals.
- 6:46 - Oh, marijuana. Don’t lie about use.
- 7:24 - Recreational use and medicinal use. Recency and frequency considered.
- 10:38 - Is the government going to find out?
- 11:13 - When do you report financial difficulties?
- 14:25 - Document your difficulties to make it easier to create an accurate record. Why did it happen and what was the mitigation?
- 15:44 - I got a DUI. What do I do as a cleared professional? Tip: Don’t use your one phone call to alert your FSO.
- 17:55 - Examples of mitigation for security clearance guideline violations.
- 18:44 - Arrested in a bar fight, what do I do?
- 20:00 - One night stand with a Russian national. Do I need to report this to my FSO?
- 22:40 - Navigating your relationship with your Facilities Security Officer.
- 25:45 - How to help Ukraine without hurting your security clearance.
- 27:35 - What’s on the horizon for cleared professionals to keep an eye on.
LINKS FROM THE SHOW:
For all the links in this episode’s show notes, visit: https://clearedjobs.net/security-clearances-self-reporting-sex-drugs-and-financial-woes/
Tully Rinckey PLLC
More info about security clearances from Tully Rinckey, PLLC
CONNECT WITH TONY:
Tony on LinkedIn
info@tullylegal.com
BIO:
As a Managing Partner at Tully Rinckey PLLC, Anthony Kuhn focuses much of his time on the representation of military personnel and members of the intelligence community. He has extensive experience assisting clients in navigating matters involving security clearance suspensions and revocations, appeals to the Discharge Review Boards and Boards for Correction of Military Records, UCMJ violations and non-judicial punishment. He can be reached at info@tullylegal.com.
ClearedJobs.Net:
ClearedJobs.Net is a veteran-owned career site and job fair company, working in the defense and intelligence communities. Search thousands of CONUS & OCONUS cleared jobs at www.clearedjobs.net. Join Us. Get Hired.
IN THIS EPISODE WE COVER:
Kate Copley is Manager of Talent Acquisition at Odyssey Systems Consulting Group. Odyssey has a diverse portfolio of positions available at 53 sites across the globe. Learn why you need to develop and maintain relationships with recruiters, and participate in virtual events.
“If you have experience in the DoD, and especially for Odyssey, it's Air Force. If you have experience in that realm, where you understand the lingo, you have acquisition experience, you understand contracts, you know how things kind of work on a day-to-day basis, you have that understanding of the chain of command and how things work. Those skill sets are needed.”
- 1:23 - Kate’s military roots and journey to Odyssey Systems.
- 2:45 - Transitioning military are always reaching out to Kate for advice.
- 3:17 - Odyssey Systems has about 700 employees and a wide range of contracts. Very diverse portfolio including personnel recovery, humanitarian efforts, research and development at Walter Reed, wound infections and more. Scientists, Director of Contracts, Avionics Engineers, Cyber Security roles and more.
- 4:50 - Odyssey Systems geography, supports 53 sites across the globe.
- 5:40 - Quick turnaround on a number of contracts, with some requiring as few as 10 days to fill. How do they do it?
- 6:58 - Remote opportunities, there are some!
- 9:03 - Examples of cleared positions that are harder than normal to fill, and easier to fill.
- 10:40 - Why you need to develop and maintain relationships with cleared recruiters.
- 12:10 - Virtual events and how a cleared job seeker can make good use of their time. Register early and upload your resume so recruiters can find you! Be ready for an audio or video chat too.
- 15:04 - Example of a cleared job seeker communicating well.
- 16:44 - Why work for Odyssey Systems? 48% of their workforce are veterans.
- 18:15 - Kate’s biggest cleared resume tip.
- 18:46 - Where cleared candidates can find Kate – they have over 100 open positions!
LINKS FROM THE SHOW:
For all the links in this episode’s show notes, visit: https://clearedjobs.net/odyssey-systems-100-openings-and-love-your-recruiter/
Odyssey Systems Careers Page
Odyssey Systems Cleared Openings on ClearedJobs.Net
CONNECT WITH KATE:
Kate on LinkedIn
BIO:
Kate Copley is Manager of Talent Acquisition at Odyssey Systems Consulting Group - a leading provider of management, analytical, and technical support services for government and private-sector customers. She has nearly 17 years of broad-based experience in all facets of HR, and has worked in the defense industry for the past ten years, supporting from an HR and TA perspective.
ClearedJobs.Net:
ClearedJobs.Net is a veteran-owned career site and job fair company, working in the defense and intelligence communities. Search thousands of CONUS & OCONUS cleared jobs at www.clearedjobs.net. Join Us. Get Hired.
IN THIS EPISODE WE COVER:
Shannon Donovan is a Partner with BDO Public Sector. They are a growing, newer practice inside a much larger, long-established organization. That means opportunities for making your mark abound. Though BDO Public Sector is known primarily as an accounting and financial management firm, there are many other opportunities available. There is a real focus on hiring for the firm, not just for a contract. Plus, the importance of communicating your impact on your resume.
“We're not about hiring people into seats. We want people to come to BDO for a career. It's the ‘we before me’ mindset. It just translates to how we treat our people and how comfortable they feel in BDO and at Public Sector.”
- 1:34 - Shannon’s career path to BDO Public Sector.
- 2:42 - BDO Public Sector works with defense, intel and civilian agencies.
- 4:04 - They’re not just hiring for accounting and financial management positions.
- 5:17 - Opportunities are available at all security clearance levels.
- 5:42 - BDO Public Sector has the flexibility on their contracts to upgrade security clearances.
- 6:38 - Most of their intel work is on site, but they do have remote positions available on some of their defense and civilian agency contracts.
- 8:16 - Who’s going to do well at BDO? What’s the company culture?
- 9:38 - When you start at BDO Public Sector, you’re assigned a Career Advisor and an Onboarding Buddy for career advancement and mentoring.
- 11:16 - What’s the transition like to BDO as a mid-level career professional?
- 12:58 - BDO Public Sector is a small practice in a large company, so there is a lot of opportunity to make your mark as they grow.
- 14:58 - How work life balance plays out at BDO Public Sector.
- 16:26 - Shannon wants to see your impact on your cleared resume.
- 17:30 - BDO Public Sector supports your professional development.
- 18:32 - How to find Shannon.
LINKS FROM THE SHOW:
For all the links in this episode’s show notes, visit: https://clearedjobs.net/bdo-career-advancement-and-upgrade-your-clearance/
BDO Careers Page
CONNECT WITH SHANNON:
Shannon on Linkedin
BIO:
Shannon Donovan is a Partner and Certified Public Accountant with BDO Public Sector, LLC. Shannon is married to his wife Deborah, has 3 teenage boys and lives in Fairfax, Virginia. Outside of work he enjoys watching his kids play basketball. Fun fact: I have never stopped listening to vinyl records and now they’re back!
ClearedJobs.Net:
ClearedJobs.Net is a veteran-owned career site and job fair company, working in the defense and intelligence communities. Search thousands of CONUS & OCONUS cleared jobs at www.clearedjobs.net. Join Us. Get Hired.
IN THIS EPISODE WE COVER:
Jen Riemenschneider is the Talent Acquisition Director for the SAIC Space Business Unit. Learn about the efforts SAIC has made to better meet the needs of their employees, who will thrive in the Space BU, the cool NASA Goddard robots and why you should be open minded and persistent in your cleared job search.
“We've increased our family leave to 240 hours to allow a longer period to use this leave for up to 12 months to support parents and multi-generational families. We also have backup employee child care and elder care when you need it too.”
- 1:18 - Jen wanted to be an astronaut….
- 3:54 - SAIC Space Business Unit structure
- 5:05 - Locations of the SBUs work
- 6:27 - Unique cleared job opportunities
- 7:20 - NASA Goddard robots!
- 7:59 - Who thrives in the Space Business Unit
- 9:07 - Employee retention, SAIC style, and the improvements they’ve made to the benefits packages
- 12:06 - Why Jen stays at SAIC
- 13:03 - Remote options
- 14:13 - Forbes 2021 Best Places to Work for Veterans
- 15:16 - Mike Bruni shout out!
- 16:10 - Be open minded and persistent in your cleared job search
- 17:15 - How to find Jen
LINKS FROM THE SHOW:
For all the links in this episode’s show notes, visit: https://clearedjobs.net/saic-bountiful-benefits-and-nasa-robots/
SAIC Space Careers
SAIC Jobs on ClearedJobs.Net
CONNECT WITH JEN:
Jen on Linkedin
BIO:
Currently a talent acquisition director at SAIC, Jen has served in the talent acquisition space for more than 16 years. She leads talent acquisition for the Space Business Unit recruiting delivery team. Jen’s specialty includes leading teams with a focus on recruiting in niche national security-related markets.
ClearedJobs.Net:
ClearedJobs.Net is a veteran-owned career site and job fair company, working in the defense and intelligence communities. Search thousands of CONUS & OCONUS cleared jobs at www.clearedjobs.net. Join Us. Get Hired.
IN THIS EPISODE WE COVER:
Amy Rau is the Director of Recruiting for Shield Consulting Solutions. Honesty is her main policy, and Shield works hard to be the best subcontractor they can be. Learn how labor categories drive compensation and hiring for the Maryland customer.
“Oftentimes, the labor category that the job is put in, has very little to do with what the actual job is. So it's a tap dance of also digging deep with the candidates, saying things differently of what they’ve done, so that it can meet a labor category qualification. So it is a lot - a very delicate dance.”
- 1:30 - Amy’s inspiring path to recruiting.
- 4:02 - Who is Shield Consulting Solutions?
- 4:44 - Open positions are all in a tight 15-minute radius.
- 5:22 - What sets Shield Consulting apart from other subcontractors? Cleared professionals stay, which doesn’t happen often in the Maryland customer space.
- 9:00 - Amy lets candidates know that it’s ok to talk to other companies. Be transparent and open with your recruiter!
- 11:45 - Transparency around salary takes the guesswork out of being a cleared job seeker.
- 13:10 - How labor categories drive compensation.
- 17:28 - How to build trust with a cleared job seeker.
- 18:47 - Remote cleared positions are available for some specific positions.
- 20:35 - How to connect with Amy.
LINKS FROM THE SHOW:
For all the links in this episode’s show notes, visit: https://clearedjobs.net/shield-consulting-labor-categories-and-transparency/
Shield Consulting Careers Page
Shield Consulting Jobs on ClearedJobs.Net
CONNECT WITH AMY:
arau@shieldconsulting.com
Amy on Linkedin
BIO:
Amy began her career in the IC in 2006 working as a receptionist. Soon after, she transitioned into a full-time recruiting role and started to learn the basics of recruiting in the IC. Amy has gone on to work for companies of various sizes all supporting the Ft. Meade customer space. She has worked hard along the way to understand the intricacies of recruiting and the dynamic personalities of highly sought-after technical talent in the IC.
ClearedJobs.Net:
ClearedJobs.Net is a veteran-owned career site and job fair company, working in the defense and intelligence communities. Search thousands of CONUS & OCONUS cleared jobs at www.clearedjobs.net. Join Us. Get Hired.
IN THIS EPISODE WE COVER:
Kitty Maves is a Technical Recruiter and Talent Management Leader with GeoLogics. Kitty recruits for space among other areas. She wants you to know how working for a subcontractor may be a better fit for you, how everyone can benefit from viewing Executive Presence, and her remote positions go really quickly.
“Effective communication is a class you can take every year and learn something new. I always recommend Executive Presence. I think that's a wonderful class. A lot of times people don't recognize their body language, they don't recognize tone in their speech. Those are the things you have to think about when you go for an interview as well.”
- 1:10 - This is Kitty.
- 2:36 - Opportunities with GeoLogics.
- 3:29 - Where is GeoLogics hiring?
- 3:46 - Remote hybrid opps. These cleared positions close within 12 hours because they’re so popular.
- 4:26 - Subcontractors have some advantages.
- 5:52 - You can make more money working for a sub because you’re paid for the hours you work, plus there is compensation package flexibility.
- 6:32 - Everybody wants to be a Project or Program Manager. You’re usually managing resources vs people.
- 7:43 - Transitioning Military tips.
- 9:32 - Soft skills are important too - natural language processing.
- 11:43 - Career Mapping Tools. Talk to a recruiter!
- 14:51 - Who thrives at GeoLogics.
- 16:24 - Space and satellite communications – we have 20,000 objects in space to manage!
- 18:55 - Where to find Kitty.
LINKS FROM THE SHOW :
For all the links in this episode’s show notes, visit: https://clearedjobs.net/geologics-exec-presence-sub-advantages-and-remote-goes-fast/
GeoLogics Careers Page
GeoLogics Jobs on ClearedJobs.Net
Demystifying Executive Presence
CONNECT WITH KITTY:
MMaves@geoglogics.com
Kitty on Linkedin
BIO:
Mary “Kitty” Maves, SPHR (Senior Human Resources Professional) is a Technical Recruiter and Talent Management Leader with over 10 years of experience. With a background in Space Ground Support, Human Resources, Defense Recruitment, and working for over 25 Fortune 500 Clients in a variety of industries to meet company goals and performance metrics. Ms. Kitty enjoys career mapping with candidates to ensure the right path for their next crossroads.
ClearedJobs.Net:
ClearedJobs.Net is a veteran-owned career site and job fair company, working in the defense and intelligence communities. Search thousands of CONUS & OCONUS cleared jobs at www.clearedjobs.net. Join Us. Get Hired.
IN THIS EPISODE WE COVER:
Joshua is a 20+ year Navy veteran and the Director of HR at LSINC, where recruiting is just one of his responsibilities. Learn why you should ask if the contract you’re considering has an escalation clause, advantages of working for a smaller company, and how to use certain positions as stepping stones in your career.
“I thought for whatever reason, I was gonna step out of a uniform, and step into something that was just phenomenal. None of that happened. Have a plan, be ready. What do you want to do when you grow up? What do you want to do when you come out? Have a plan, and have fun through that transition because it’s yours.”
- 4:19 - Who is LSINC?
- 5:06 - LSINC’s contracts for cleared work.
- 6:19 - Remote cleared work – yes they’ve got some!
- 7:00 - Cleared physical security positions in the Bay Area.
- 10:05 - Many of LSINC’s positions are stepping stones for transitioning military or others building their careers.
- 12:47 - Should job seekers ask whether the contract has an escalation clause?
- 15:03 - Advantages of working for a smaller company.
- 17:28 - How to keep employees engaged when cleared professionals are in diverse locations.
- 19:51 - Transitioning military, Joshua’s number one tip is have a plan!
- 24:05 - How to get in touch with Joshua.
LINKS FROM THE SHOW :
For all the links in this episode’s show notes, visit: https://clearedjobs.net/lsinc-remote-jobs-and-escalation-clauses
LSINC Careers Page
LSINC Jobs on ClearedJobs.Net
CONNECT WITH JOSHUA:
jewell@lsinc.com
Joshua on Linkedin
BIO:
Joshua is husband to an amazing woman and a father of 3 awe-inspiring young men. He’s a 20-year+ U.S. Navy veteran, where he enjoyed witnessing amazing people working together towards one goal. Joshua is now in a position where he can lean forward and provide opportunities for others to seek their path.
ClearedJobs.Net:
ClearedJobs.Net is a veteran-owned career site and job fair company, working in the defense and intelligence communities. Search thousands of CONUS & OCONUS cleared jobs at www.clearedjobs.net. Join Us. Get Hired.
IN THIS EPISODE WE COVER:
Meg Duba is a Talent Acquisition professional with Idaho National Laboratory. Learn more about the Lab, their culture, how they can build a career path for you, and how they take care of their own. Meg thinks it’s easy to convince cleared professionals to move to Idaho Falls. Find out how.
“When I started with the lab four years ago, my relocation package was $60,000. And that's six zero, not one, six. Since then, they somehow decided that $60,000 just wasn't enough money to relocate a person. So they have since taken the cap off of the relocation package. So whatever it costs is simply what it costs.”
- 2:20 - Meg’s journey to Idaho National Laboratory.
- 3:55 - INL’s process moves at the speed of government, but it’s really not that slow. Really.
- 5:54 - Meg’s cleared hiring needs.
- 7:08 - How hiring managers’ initial steps are like house hunting.
- 8:33 - Meg says it’s easy to get cleared job seekers to move to Idaho once they know this.
- 8:59 - The best Relocation Package ever?
- 12:39 - Remote work with INL.
- 15:00 - How does INL compete for cleared talent? Flextime, weekly pay and much more!
- 18:02 - INL career advancement: My Development Journey.
- 20:22 - DoE L & Q Clearances and reciprocity with DoD Secret & Top Secret security clearances.
- 21:17 - Meg’s opinions on cover letters and resumes – no giant paragraphs or red!
- 23:26 - Don’t underestimate the power of being personable.
- 24:23 - More on resumes.
- 25:30 - How to get in touch with Meg.
LINKS FROM THE SHOW:
For all the links in this episode’s show notes, visit: https://clearedjobs.net/idaho-national-laboratory-relo-package-clearance-reciprocity
INL Careers Page
INL Jobs on ClearedJobs.Net
Cards Baseball
CONNECT WITH MEG:
Meg.duba@inl.gov
Meg on Linkedin
BIO:
Meg loves the National Lab system. She believes that one day she'll recruit the person who comes up with the idea that saves the world, and in that small way, she'll have played a part in saving the world as well.
ClearedJobs.Net:
ClearedJobs.Net is a veteran-owned career site and job fair company, working in the defense and intelligence communities. Search thousands of CONUS & OCONUS cleared jobs at www.clearedjobs.net. Join Us. Get Hired.
IN THIS EPISODE WE COVER:
Bill Branstetter is the Director of Recruiting at 9th Way Insignia, and author of The Six Second Resume. He wants to list salary ranges on all job postings(!), talks about juggling contingent offers, and explains how you may be getting a functional pay cut this year. If you’re a recruiter, Bill may want to hire you.
“There's something about talking about the number of end users you are supporting or the number of servers you are responsible for, or the size of the budget that you may have. And that really communicates to the hiring manager that you didn't just show up and not get fired. But you really knew what was going on in your job.”
- 2:29 - Bill’s path to 9th Way.
- 4:42 - Hiring needs.
- 5:13 - Contingent job offers: What are they and how do you navigate them as a cleared job seeker?
- 6:35 - How many contingent offers should I sign?
- 8:25 - Contingent vs Fully Funded Offers
- 10:06 - Bill’s suggestions for the biggest improvement a cleared job seeker can make to their resume. Accomplishment statements and quantifiable numbers. Articulate that you didn’t just show up to your job and not get fired.
- 12:06 - Veterans acronyms can be ok to use on your resume if that’s your path.
- 14:20 - How recruiters can help you. They know things that the hiring manager doesn’t know, and are your ally and advocate through the process.
- 16:58 - Bill thinks pay ranges should be on job postings. Why it makes sense for job seekers, but may not make sense for contractors.
- 18:30 - How job seekers can answer the question, “Why are you leaving your current role?”
- 20:45 - Up your interview game by asking better questions.
- 22:01 - Functional pay cuts. Do you know what an annual escalation clause is in a contract? With rising inflation, a 2% pay raise is a pay cut. In your interview, ask how the program was bid and whether raises are based on the program profitability or company profitability.
- 24:47 - Remote work. On site jobs may have to pay more to attract cleared talent.
- 25:57 - If you’re transitioning out of the military, where have your peers gone?
- 28:31 - How to reach Bill. He’s hiring recruiters!
LINKS FROM THE SHOW:
For all the links in this episode’s show notes, visit: https://clearedjobs.net/ninth-way-insignia-contingent-offers-salary-ranges-pay-cuts
9th Way Insignia Careers Page
The Six Second Resume
CONNECT WITH BILL:
Bill on Linkedin
BIO:
Bill Branstetter is the Director of Recruiting for 9th Way Insignia – a veteran-owned government contractor specializing in cybersecurity, cloud modernization, software development, and data analytics. He has over 16 years of experience recruiting IT professionals to work on government programs. His family of six lives in San Antonio, Texas where the Army dropped him off back in 2005. Bill loves Jesus, international travel, and crypto.
IN THIS EPISODE WE COVER:
Mike Barnum is a Senior Recruiter at Raytheon Technologies. Listen to his real-world examples of a salary negotiation win and a salary negotiation fail. Plus building a career at Raytheon Technologies, good interview prep, light sabers and more.
“I'm very upfront about salary -- I don't go back and forth. We win when everyone is transparent. The more transparency, the better. Look at where you need to be. And if we can do it, we'll find a way to.”
- 1:55 - How Mike got to Raytheon Technologies.
- 4:25 - How Raytheon Technologies is organized and what types of work they do.
- 5:25 - Building a career at Raytheon Technologies. They’re hiring 5-7K employees in 2022!
- 9:23 - The “S” Word…salaries! Examples of a job seeker handling a salary discussion well, and an example where they didn’t handle it well.
- 12:16 - Think through your compensation needs. “My managers are happier when I deliver candidates they can close on.”
- 16:29 - Interviewing, asking questions -- the best interviews are conversations.
- 17:30 - Mike’s recruiter spidey sense.
- 18:00 - Easy and hard to fill cleared positions for Raytheon Technologies.
- 18:57 - Recruiters’ resume volume and how they handle it.
- 21:38 - Good interview prep: Have a list of 10-15 questions and demonstrate the skills you can’t be taught.
LINKS FROM THE SHOW:
For all the links in this episode’s show notes, visit: https://clearedjobs.net/raytheon-technologies-5-to-7k-new-hires-salary-how-to
Raytheon Intelligence & Space Careers Page
Raytheon Technologies Jobs on ClearedJobs.Net
CONNECT WITH RAYTHEON INTELLIGENCE & SPACE:
Raytheon Intelligence & Space on Twitter
Raytheon Intelligence & Space on Instagram
Raytheon Intelligence & Space on Facebook
Raytheon Intelligence & Space on LinkedIn
BIO:
Like a lot of recruiters, Mike fell into the profession. Out of college (Denison University, Psychology and Education) he knew he wanted to work with people and thought he wanted to be in sales. An opportunity came up in recruiting and he has never looked back. Mike’s background is in Agency and In-house recruiting, mostly in the Tech Space. He’s a huge proponent of work life balance and loves to travel!
IN THIS EPISODE WE COVER:
Kirsten Renner is the head of recruiting for the National Security Portfolio at AFS. Kirsten shares why AFS employees just don’t leave the organization, some of their hiring needs and locations, how the company supports building a career internally, her Army family, the success she’s had with the SkillBridge program and more.
“Everyone I meet at AFS I ask, ‘How'd you get here, and why are you still here?’ And I find out they've all been here 10, 15, 20 year. Then I thought to myself, ‘What's in the Kool-Aid? I can't wait to find out.’”
- 3:23 - Why do employees stay at Accenture Federal Services? What’s in their Kool-Aid?
- 7:13 - What are Accenture Federal Services’ cleared hiring needs and where are they hiring?
- 10:55 - Building a career at AFS.
- 13:30 - Kirsten’s Army Family of support at AFS.
- 21:21 - The SkillBridge program and its success. Why it’s a great opportunity for transitioning military.
LINKS FROM THE SHOW:
For all the links in this episode’s show notes, visit: https://clearedjobs.net/accenture-federal-services-why-employees-stay-skillbridge
Accenture Federal Services Careers Page
Defcon Car Hacking Village
SkillBridge
CONNECT WITH KIRSTEN:
Kirsten on Twitter
Kirsten on LinkedIn
BIO:
Possibly best known as the co-organizer of Car Hacking Village and serial volunteer across our community, Kirsten has been recruiting, primarily in infosec since 2010. After a brief spell programming and running help desks, she settled into recruiting, and specializes in the hacking community. After a 6 year journey as the Director of Recruiting at Novetta, recently acquired by Accenture Federal Services (AFS), Kirsten now runs recruiting for the AFS National Security Portfolio. When she's not recruiting (and when is she ever really not doing that), she's doing all she can to help active duty service members and veterans, and possibly running a marathon or an ultra.
IN THIS EPISODE WE COVER:
Kathleen Smith and Rachel Bozeman talk about why we’re creating the Security Cleared Jobs: Who’s Hiring & How podcast and why you should listen.
LINKS FROM THE SHOW:
For all the links in this episode’s show notes, visit: https://clearedjobs.net/why-a-security-cleared-jobs-podcast
ClearedJobs.Net Podcast
Search All Cleared Jobs
Check out our upcoming Job Fairs
CONNECT WITH US:
Kathleen on Twitter
Kathleen on LinkedIn
Rachel on LinkedIn
If you want to be a podcast guest, please contact rriggins@clearedjobs.net.
BIOS:
Kathleen Smith loves helping security cleared job seekers and employers connect. Security Cleared Jobs: Who’s Hiring & How ignites her passion as she gets to talk to so many fabulous recruiters about ways to help job seekers while learning about each recruiter's working style and the culture of their company. By her side are her faithful fur babies Max and Lucy.
Rachel Bozeman is nothing if not passionate about helping others land their dream career. Her career has spanned several decades where she has learned that transparency, creativity and a sense of humor are the secret sauce to hiring success. This podcast brings together Rachel’s passions: cleared careers, sharing advice and laughing with her pal Kathleen. You might also hear her three fur babies chime in as well.