Security Cleared Jobs: Who's Hiring & How

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.

Find complete show notes at: https://clearedjobs.net/how-to-write-a-cover-letter-that-matters-podcast

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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.

Find complete show notes at: https://clearedjobs.net/elder-research-stability-and-lifelong-career-podcast

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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. 

Find complete show notes at: https://clearedjobs.net/arl-penn-state-advancing-defense-research-and-innovation-podcast/

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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?

Find complete show notes at: https://clearedjobs.net/amentum-global-careers-hiring-insights-and-culture-tips-podcast/

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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.

Find complete show notes at: https://clearedjobs.net/semper-valens-solutions-valuing-every-candidate-podcast/

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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.

Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/clarity-software-and-data-innovations-podcast/

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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.

Find complete show notes at: https://clearedjobs.net/infinity-systems-engineering-mission-operations-podcast/

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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.

Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/rocket-communications-ux-design-podcast/

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