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. Find complete show notes at: https://clearedjobs.net/love-and-security-clearances-implications-of-dating-to-divorce-podcast _ This show is brought to you by ClearedJobs.Net. Have feedback or questions for us? Email us ...
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-i...
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 t...
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. W...
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...
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-con...
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...
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 succe...
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...
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 t...
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 abili...
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 compa...
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 lookin...
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 profe...
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 developm...
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...
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 c...
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 engineer...
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-focus...
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...