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. 

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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.

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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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