Security Cleared Jobs: Who's Hiring & How

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.

Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/compensation-insights-for-military-transition-and-more-podcast/

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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. 

Find complete show notes at: https://clearedjobs.net/precision-talent-solutions-structured-hiring-podcast/

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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. 

Find complete show notes at: https://clearedjobs.net/plus3-it-systems-cloud-focused-poly-roles-podcast/ 

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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.

Find complete show notes at: https://clearedjobs.net/skillbridge-unpacked-navigating-the-perks-and-pitfalls-podcast/

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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.

Find complete show notes at: https://clearedjobs.net/xtreme-solutions-cybersecurity-and-passport-agency-podcast/

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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.

Find complete show notes at: https://clearedjobs.net/jt4-supporting-joint-range-technical-services-contract-podcast/

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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.

Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/cadence-coalition-it-and-intel-services-with-soft-skills-podcast/

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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. 

Find complete show notes at: https://clearedjobs.net/bcore-agile-innovation-and-career-mobility-in-the-ic-podcast/

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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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