Security Cleared Jobs: Who's Hiring & How

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.

Find complete show notes at: https://clearedjobs.net/finding-talent-for-roles-in-diverse-locations-podcast/

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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.

Find complete show notes at: https://clearedjobs.net/acuity-proactive-recruiting-and-candidate-confidence-podcast/

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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.

Find complete show notes at: https://clearedjobs.net/washington-headquarters-services-dod-federal-jobs-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.

• 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.

Find complete show notes at: https://clearedjobs.net/finding-the-right-culture-fit-in-cleared-recruiting-podcast/

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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?

Find complete show notes at: https://clearedjobs.net/cleared-job-search-tips-from-anser-teksynap-and-lanl-podcast/

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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. 

Find complete show notes at: https://clearedjobs.net/ractsol-always-family-first-emerging-technology-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.

• 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.

Find complete show notes at: https://clearedjobs.net/getting-candidates-onsite-and-managing-scif-stress-podcast/

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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.

Find complete show notes at: https://clearedjobs.net/nightwing-if-things-are-not-on-news-means-doing-our-job-podcast/

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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.”

Find complete show notes at: https://clearedjobs.net/gd-mission-systems-hiring-software-and-system-engineers-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 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. 

Find complete show notes at: https://clearedjobs.net/candidate-engagement-experience-and-excellence-podcast/

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