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Security Clearance InsecurityInside Scoop on ClearanceJobs ConnectOn this episode of Security Clearance Insecurity join Vice President of Marketing at ClearanceJobs Eric Pecinovsky as we take you inside ClearanceJobs Connect. This event brings together recruiters, government leaders, and industry experts to talk about the most pressing issues facing the cleared community, from hiring trends and workforce challenges to innovation and leadership in national security.This is the fifth year of Connect, and in this episode we’ll share highlights from the conversations, key takeaways from the sessions, and some behind-the-scenes perspective on what makes this event such a unique gathering point for the cleared co...
2025-09-2328 min
Security Clearance Careers PodcastAre You an Offender? Green and Red Flags for Networking EventsWith an exciting week ahead in Colorado Springs, the ClearanceJobs Content Team discusses what recruiters and job seekers can expect from attending the Nooks classified facility on this week's episode of the Security Clearance Careers Podcast.Get your last minute ticket to ClearanceJobs Connect CO here.Register here for the Career Conversations job fair happening after recruiting training.GREEN AND RED FLAGS AT EVENTSRecruiters: as you prepare for Connect and Career Conversations, you should stay alert to subtle and overt signs of...
2025-08-0426 min
VET S.O.S. PodcastSecurity Clearance Job Search: How ClearanceJobs Helps Veterans SucceedIn this episode of the VET S.O.S. podcast, hosts Shawn Welsh and Keith Cassant talk with Katie Helbling, content creator at ClearanceJobs and host of the Security Clearance Careers podcast. Katie brings her trademark humor and honesty as she discusses how veterans can successfully navigate the security clearance job search after leaving the military.Katie offers a behind-the-scenes look at the ClearanceJobs platform and explains how it differs from other job boards like USAJobs and LinkedIn. Learn why creating your profile early—before your out date—is crucial, how to maintain your clearance status under the...
2025-07-1630 min
VET S.O.S. PodcastSecurity Clearance Job Search: How ClearanceJobs Helps Veterans SucceedIn this episode of the VET S.O.S. podcast, hosts Shawn Welsh and Keith Cassant talk with Katie Helbling, content creator at ClearanceJobs and host of the Security Clearance Careers podcast. Katie brings her trademark humor and honesty as she discusses how veterans can successfully navigate the security clearance job search after leaving the military.Katie offers a behind-the-scenes look at the ClearanceJobs platform and explains how it differs from other job boards like USAJobs and LinkedIn. Learn why creating your profile early—before your out date—is crucial, how to maintain your clearance status under the new two-year poli...
2025-07-1630 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastHow to Build a Better Online Job Seeker BrandToday our episode of the Security Clerance Careers Podcast focuses on navigating ClearanceJobs.com as a job seeker. We have Brent, ClearanceJobs Manager of Client Success who runs our candidate how-to webinars. This is an engaging, informative episode that highlights both practical tips and strategic insights for cleared professionals navigating ClearanceJobs.com, ultimately getting you on the phone with a recruiter which can be pretty difficult nowadays in such a saturated candidate market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-05-2729 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastHow to Optimize Your ClearanceJobs ProfileOptimizing your online profiles for professional networking is essential in today’s digital-first professional landscape. Your ClearanceJobs profile is often the first interaction someone has with you—whether it's a recruiter, hiring manager, or other executive leader using our platform.Platforms like ClearanceJobs rank profiles against Boolean searches (or Intellisearch) that recruiters key in to match the most qualified candidates. By strategically using keywords related to your industry, roles, and skills you improve your chances of appearing in searches, making it easier for hiring managers to find you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...
2025-05-1926 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastThe Newest Federal Workforce Tool for Cleared and Uncleared CareersIn recent months, significant federal workforce reductions have been implemented through initiatives led by the Trump administration and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), headed by Elon Musk. These cutbacks have profoundly affected federal employment opportunities, particularly impacting veterans, minority groups, public health services, and have have broader economic implications.That’s why clearancejobs created FedWork.net.Today's podcast discusses ClearanceJobs, clearances, & FedWork.net – the newest resource for federal careers.Introduction to security clearances and why they matterHow ClearanceJobs and FedWork.net help professionals in cleared careersTips for navigating job opportunities in federa...
2025-04-0711 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastResume and Job Search Resources for Displaced Federal WorkersAs we continue to see major cutbacks across the federal government, both cleared and uncleared, many states and organizations are offering support and resources for those laid off workers.Leaders across industries are highlighting companies and recruiters hiring, hosting online workshops and offering legal seminars so workers know their rights.For workers living and who were working in the Virginia area, here are some resources to check out:Statewide resources for federal workers in Virginia: Gov. Glenn Youngkin's office notes that the state of Virginia has 250,000 open jobs, including 100,000 in Northern...
2025-03-1021 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastClearanceJobs Produces New Project on Declassified ProgramsTune in to this episode of ClearedCast where we have a special announcement - the ClearanceJobs Content Team has been hard at work researching and producing a new podcast that will focus on declassified programs within the Intelligence Community. Get all the details on the inspiration for the project, the research, and launch date. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-02-0320 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastHow to Build More Engaged Candidate PipelinesJay McKeown is the Director of Talent Acquisition at Red River, a defense contractor that brings together the ideal combination of talent, partners and products to disrupt the status quo in technology and drive success for business and government in ways previously unattainable. Red River serves organizations well beyond traditional technology integration, bringing more than 20 years of experience and mission-critical expertise in security, networking, analytics, collaboration, mobility and cloud solutions. Learn more at redriver.com. THE CHALLENGEIn today’s candidate market post pandemic, we are dealing with back to office mandates and obv...
2025-01-1313 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastWill We See You at Connect on October 3?ClearanceJobs Connect is now less than ONE MONTH away! The excitement is high and anticipation is building for the ONLY conference focused on cleared recruiting and security clearance process and policy on Oct. 3, at the Hyatt Regency in Reston, V.A.Hear all about it on this week's episode and click the link to register: https://about.clearancejobs.com/employers/events/clearancejobs-connect-2024 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-09-1622 min
FedUpward Podcast - Tips for Federal Government EmployeesClearanceJobs - Connect 2024 Conference Oct 3Lindy Kyzer of Clearance Jobs joined me on the podcast to talk about the current state of the job market for clearance holders and what CJ has to offer. Join us at the Clearance Jobs Connect 2024 event on October 3rd. Listen for details and click below to register now! https://about.clearancejobs.com/employers/events/clearancejobs-connect-2024 Govvies can take $100 off the ticket price by using this code at registration: GOVSQUIRREL Lindy and I discussed topics that come up often on the CJ site, and here's one you might want to take a look at...
2024-07-1816 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastClearance Loss, the Comic Anti Hero, and Job Search TipsThe last month at ClearanceJobs news highlights where security clearance and career advice topic intersect. The Content Team drills down on some of the top read news headlines last month.Simple Ways You Can Lose Your Security ClearanceBelow are five simple ways you might accidentally jeopardize your security clearance — and tips on how to prevent them.Giving your debt the cold shoulder.Keeping your foreign travel a secret from your FSO.Keeping the security violations song your singing on repeat.Maintaining a foreign relationship under the radar.Having a side hustle that is...
2024-07-0818 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastFive Tips to Land Your Next Clearance JobA few members of the ClearanceJobs content team chat about five tips to get a response from a company or a recruiter while you're job seeking.This topic is important because as we've been attending a ton of career events and engaging with candidates, we've noticed that job seekers aren't necessarily familiar with all of the features the ClearanceJobs platform has to offer. We think it's time for a 101 on how to effectively use our website as a job seeker as we hear candidates say "I don't hear from a recruiter", "my applications must get lost"...
2023-10-3011 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastOppenheimer Movie Review - Putting Security Clearances on the Big ScreenMovie buff and security clearance aficionado Eric Pecinovsky, also known as the Vice President of Marketing for ClearanceJobs, joins Lindy Kyzer, director of content at ClearanceJobs and dedicated non-movie watcher to discuss the summer's hottest film, Oppenheimer. They ask such pivotal questions as - can you have spoilers in a movie made about the atomic bomb? Does a film like Oppenheimer help or hurt the world of national security recruiting? And is this the best film ever made by Christopher Nolan? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-08-2127 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastHighest Paying Jobs Requiring Security ClearanceClearanceJobs offers security clearance holders the annual Security Clearance Compensation report where we survey 50,000+ clearance holders in a variety of jobs, locations, agencies, and fields, to inform you on what the market is offering for your next salary negotiation. Interested in learning what the top paying jobs are on ClearanceJobs.com are today? Tune in to learn what companies are offering salaries of $200,000+ a year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-05-2914 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastWhat to Expect from ClearanceJobs ConnectLast year marked our soft launch of ClearanceJobs Connect, and with so much success in bringing together industry recruiters, government leaders, and other talent acquisition advisors with stake in the cleared recruiting game, we will launch our second ClearanceJobs Connect this week.Hosts of the Security Clearance Careers podcast come together to talk about what attendees can expect this year, including what things will look different. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-10-0317 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityClearanceJobs Connect and the National Security Hiring Crunch - SCI Episode 27Next week ClearanceJobs is hosting Connect 2022, the only conference designed to bring recruiters, talent acquisition professionals and security officers together to discuss issues in the national security hiring space. There is still time to register to attend. Speakers include the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency, the National Counterintelligence and Security Center, Avantus Federal, GDIT, and others across the defense industrial base and intelligence community.
In the second half of the show security clearance attorney Sean Bigley (also a Connect speaker!) and Lindy Kyzer with ClearanceJobs discuss the issue of undocumented relatives and how a family member's immigration s...
2022-09-3028 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastIs Artemis a Waste of Money or the Planetary Exploration Rally Point NASA Needs?David Brown is the author of The Mission, which details many aspects of the SLS program and how Artemis came to be the unlikely solution to our problem of being unable to go interplanetary. He recently sat down with ClearanceJobs to talk about the Artemis launch. He twice attempted to see the program take flight and was met both times by the rocket's fueling woes.He discussed how his writing on the Europa Clipper and efforts to explore one of Jupiter's moons also led him to get up and close the budget and political battles that...
2022-09-2116 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastCreators of ClearanceJobs.com Share Their Story as We Celebrate 20 YearsRight at the end of the of the “dot-com” bust that started in the late 1990’s, a new internet website went against the grain and chose this inopportune time to launch. It was Wednesday, July 7th 2002 that ClearanceJobs.com first went online with our first candidate registering on July 10th. It was less than a week past our country’s July 4th birthday, and the events of 9/11 were still fresh in everyone’s mind. ClearanceJobs.com launched with a mission. Simply put, the goal from day one was to help people find jobs and do what we could to help keep th...
2022-07-0421 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastAre You Getting Paid What You're Worth?It's annual review season. If you're wondering how to figure out what you're worth this year and make a better case to your hiring manager, check out the results of the 2022 ClearanceJobs Compensation Report. We unpack the state of security clearance compensation every year. ClearanceJobs recently chatted about compensation in a conversation with editor Jill Hamilton, who conducts the annual survey and writes about the results. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-04-1817 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastTop Clearance Issues - Foreign InfluenceForeign influence is always among the top five issues resulting in security clearance denial and revocation. And it can often be one of the most difficult to mitigate. ClearanceJobs sat down with William Henderson, ClearanceJobs contributor and the president of the Federal Clearance Assistance Service to discuss some of the frequent questions he receives about foreign influence in the security clearance application process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-12-2713 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastBlack Hawk Down Vet Forms Special Operations Rock BandBrad Thomas founded hard but SOF (special operations forces) rock band Silence & Light with former Nirvana guitarist and Soundgarden bassist, Jason Everman. Thomas sits down with ClearanceJobs to talk about his military journey, transition pain points, what the rock band does to benefit the veteran community, and announces their new album release. For November's military appreciation month, and of course Veterans Day, ClearanceJobs is donating $1 for every podcast subscriber we receive to Warriors Heart, one of Silence & Light's continued beneficiaries. Learn more about the band: https://www.silenceandlightmusic.com/Learn more...
2021-11-0133 min
The Elite Recruiter PodcastEpisode 15 – The Secrets of Cleared Recruiting with Katie Keller of ClearanceJobs.comIn this episode of the Elite Recruiter Podcast, I speak with Katie Keller with ClearanceJobs.com about the ins and outs of recruiting in the cleared space. We also cover what it takes to be successful in recruiting cleared talent.
Highlights that we talk about:
What the current market for cleared recruiting looks likeHow recruiters can win in the cleared space Some creative avenues that you have seen to land cleared candidatesHow ClearenceJobs is one of the most powerful platforms for cleared candidates. (I have personally been using them for over a decade)
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2021-10-0828 min
Security Clearance Careers PodcastPorn Companies, Heart Attacks & Sextortion: Weirdest Security Clearance StoriesThe ClearanceJobs Blog is a place where you can read and discuss the government security clearance process, filling out the SF-86, how to get a security clearance job and many background investigations issues that can come up. Jill and Katie pulled some of the more bizarre security clearance stories like one user who accidentally worked for a porn company and was wondering if they should file with the IRS, another who's background investigation interview was 'recorded' after the investigator has a heart attack, or the more common sextortion story of the 21st century where people are taken advantage online...
2021-08-3028 min
Security Clearance Careers PodcastFactors that Lead to a Successful Diversified Defense Industrial BaseThe Department of Defense depends on a wide-ranging and intricate defense industrial base (DIB) for the products, services, and people that empower the DoD's capabilities in tackling hot national security issues. The entities that work with the DoD should be diverse, and organizations can continue in developing a diversified DIB by partnering with organizations that are a part of the small business 8(a) set-aside program.ClearanceJobs had a conversation with Jon Love, who has a long history in supporting big tech, and brings a fresh perspective on how one large defense contractor can factor in to...
2021-08-0927 min
Security Clearance Careers PodcastFrom U.S. Army to Manufacturing Engineer at Northrop GrummanClearanceJobs recently sat down with Leandria Ates, a principal manufacturing engineer at Northrop Grumman. We chatted about her military transition from the U.S. Army and her role in manufacturing at Northrop Grumman. Leandria has been able to grow in her comfort level with the systems and overall workflow processes at the company. Her experience as a veteran has helped, enabling her to take on different roles and further develop her skills – and Northrop Grumman has been there at every step, supporting her journey from full-time military service to full-time veteran team member.Emp...
2021-07-2211 min
Security Clearance Careers PodcastTop 10 Mid-Sized Contractors in the D.C. RegionThe Washington Post recently surveyed the D.C. area for the eighth year in a row in its Top Workplaces survey, conducted in partnership with Energage, LLC. Over 65,500 employees in the area responded, representing 413 companies. While there are many organizations in the D.C. area, government contractors provide a broad range of work and support to the federal government. Here is part II, where we tell you the top 10 mid-size defense contractors to work for in the DMV - what is a common theme between these great companies? Most of them are ClearanceJobs partners 😉Stay tuned for Pa...
2021-07-1920 min
Security Clearance Careers PodcastWhat Does a National Security Utopia Look Like?“We want diversity of thought to be accepted,” says Lauren Buitta, the founder and CEO of Girl Security. “I don’t imagine kind of a peaceful national security space, but I think one in which difference of opinion is actually valued, both systemically and through institutional policy is key.”ClearanceJobs sat down with Buitta to discuss viewing our national security policies through an equity lens, so that leaders understand the decisions we make in the name of national security and all of the cascading effects that follow. How will these issues affect women, girls, or other marginalize...
2021-07-1221 min
Security Clearance Careers PodcastThe Future of Cleared Recruiting and Government StaffingDepartment of Defense acquisitions are not procured in a way to be flexible for what is becoming a major skills gap in the cleared industry. Most defense contractors are indeed staffing firms if they want to admit it or not, and what the government is buying is the people to do the work. With the industry facing new innovations like hybrid remote work, what does the rest of the future of the cleared recruiting landscape look like?After the pandemic, we now have a workforce that wants to work remote, customers that want the latest skillsets...
2021-06-2825 min
Security Clearance Careers PodcastNorthrop Grumman Encourages Women in Engineering CareersClearanceJobs recently sat down with Northrop Grumman engineers Haylea Rheams, Emily Marvich and Sara Banadaki. They shared stories about how they got into engineering, the role that Northrop Grumman has played in their careers and what the next generation should consider when pursuing STEM careers.Every career journey is different. Some have a very straight path, while others may not have such a direct route. For Haylea, Emily and Sara they each had someone in their life to help guide them and push their interest and desire to pursue engineering. Whether it was a parent, school...
2021-06-2325 min
Security Clearance Careers PodcastIntelligence and National Security Alliance Launches 4th Annual 'The New IC'ClearanceJobs was joined by the Intelligence and National Security Alliance's (INSA) President, Suzanne Wilson Heckenberg, who since 2010, has held various leadership positions at INSA, most recently serving as the organization’s first Chief Operating Officer. She was the driving force behind INSA’s expansion into markets outside the Washington, DC region, as well as its popular, The New IC symposium, which focuses on diversity with inclusion in the intelligence community. Join more than 1,000 of your national security colleagues for a week of engaging panel conversations, an inspiring keynote, and a special fireside chat! Speakers will share their c...
2021-06-2113 min
Security Clearance Careers PodcastNational Security Needs for Technical Skills and Motivation Reflect Hiring at PeratonClearanceJobs recently spoke with Stu Hammer, Senior Director of Consulting Services at Peraton and Jennifer Napper, Vice President and General Manager for the U.S. Army and cyber operations segments at Peraton. Both offered their insight on the general skills needed in today’s job market, what Peraton specifically looks for in candidates and what to expect from the company’s recent merger. ClearanceJobs: Describe the state of Peraton’s acquisition of Northrop Grumman’s Integrated Mission Support and IT Services and more recently Perspecta?Jennifer Napper: The transaction is complete and all functions...
2021-06-1512 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastThe Future of Weapons of Mass Destruction and Apocalyptic TerrorismThe ability of a small group of people to create widespread harm. That is something that anyone who was alive during the September 11th attacks and the aftermath can relate to. But what does the future of terrorism and their weapons of mass destruction look like?As we reflect on 9/11 and the legacy of 20 years as troops are pulling out of Afghanistan, ClearanceJobs had a conversation with Zachery Kallenborn whose job is to ask these complicated questions and find hypothetical answers.Kallenborn has long been interested in the why to evil scenarios. He...
2021-06-1422 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastTop Ten Tips for Filling Out Your SF-86Some candidates have boasted about a six to seven hour stint in eQIP to knock out their SF-86 all in one sitting. While that may not be the best strategy, sometimes sitting down to complete a large task like this in one sitting is possible - if you are prepared. There are strategies to filling out your SF-86 - especially if you've lived a few years and done a few things that will take some time to fill out. On the other end of the spectrum are the recent college graduates with few jobs and references to document. The...
2021-04-2618 min
Security Clearance Careers PodcastSecurity Violations Officers Must Report in Defense ContractingDo you have a suspicious co-worker who is involved with espionage, sabotage, terrorism, or subversive activities while working in the DoD? Should my Facility Security Officer report it to the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency or directly to the FBI? This aid provides guidance to assist defense contractors with general scenarios for incident reporting. For an entire list of reportable activities, reporting requirements, and recipients, please refer to the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and the Security Executive Agent Directive (SEAD) 3:https://news.clearancejobs.com/fso-industrial-security-reporting-requirements-what-and-who-to-report-to/ Hosted on Acast. S...
2021-03-2919 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastThe Future of Remote Work: Risks and Benefits of Remote WorkThe intelligence and national security community is embracing remote work - but is it a practice that will be able to continue moving forward? How has COVID-19 changed the national security workforce? The Intelligence and National Security Foundation and ClearanceJobs discuss those changes with former NSA Director Harry Corker and Avantus Federal CEO Andy Maner.Conversation underwritten by:Avantus Federal, a NewSpring Holdings company, is a mission-focused service driven solutions company headquartered in McLean, VA. Avantus Federal has a long history of consistent growth and high performance in the federal services market. At Avantus Federal, our work directly impacts national...
2021-03-0245 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastWomen-Owned Virtual Contractor Shares Lessons Learned on Working RemotelyWWC Global is a federally-focused, woman-owned management consulting firm with a wide portfolio of clients including the Department of Defense, the Department of State, Department of Energy and others. They are ranked in the top 65 of woman-owned contracting firms among federal agencies & are headquartered in Tampa FL, offering opportunities for cleared candidates everywhere – including virtually.ClearanceJobs was joined by Lauren Weiner, CEO and Co-founder and Heidi Snell, Chief People Officer at WWC Global who shared lessons learned for candidates, recruiters, and contractors operating remotely during COVID-19. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-01-2528 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastIs Your Resume Still Relevant? Check if it’s Time to Refresh.Tune in to listen to resume tips, whether yours is the correct length, and other insider tricks from the experts at ClearanceJobs.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-01-1822 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastCommunication at the Core of Staffing in the Cleared Space for SoftworldClearanceJobs recently sat down with Steve Cooper, senior VP at Softworld. We discussed the role of communication and partnerships when it comes to staffing in the defense industry, as well as how things have shifted in 2020. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-12-1614 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastMishandling Classified Information and Reporting Foreign RelationshipsA DoD used medicinal marijuana and after telling his FSO, was mistakenly told it was no big deal. Next he lost his security clearance during his periodic review, where it went to the Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA), where he was told he could keep his access if he stopped using. Eventually, he quit the company and threw a multi year temper tantrum tossing around classified information over email to former colleagues or the media. A Navy Chief also allegedly shared classified information with his Russian girlfriend, so you won't want to miss this week's news in review...
2020-12-1418 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastGeneral Dynamics Mission Systems: Standout Innovator in the Intelligence CommunityClearanceJobs recently sat down with Mike Manzo, director of Intelligence, Threat, and Analytic Solutions at General Dynamics Mission Systems. He discussed what sets General Dynamics Mission Systems apart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-12-0914 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastLeidos: Opportunities Abound Daily in National SecurityClearanceJobs recently sat down with Jack Terry from Leidos. He provided an overview of Leidos and how he has watched the organization grow over the years with a mission first and people always mindset. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-12-0117 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastDiversity of Thought a Key Driver in the Path to Success at Northrop GrummanDiversity of Thought a Key Driver in the Path to Success at Northrop Grumman by ClearanceJobs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-11-2512 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastGrowing Talent Solves Complex Programs at Northrop GrummanClearanceJobs recently sat down with Dr. Tarun Soni, fellow and chief engineer at Northrop Grumman. He discussed how the breadth of opportunities available at Northrop Grumman have been a key driver in staying with Northrop Grumman over the years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-11-1813 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastMission: Career TransitionLast month ClearanceJobs read Mission: Career Transition as a part of its monthly book club. At the end of the month, we sat down with author, CIA veteran, and career coach Alison Bouwmeester to discuss the book, how she navigated her career transition, and why she decided to write it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-11-1734 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastFrom Air Force to Northrop Grumman: Keeping Integrity at the CoreClearanceJobs recently sat down with Kenneth “Kenny” Robinson, who is vice president of the Engineering and Sciences, Maritime/Land Systems & Sensor (M/LSS) and Field Engineering for Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems Sector. He leads an organization of engineers, managers, directors and contract labor personnel. Robinson joined Northrop Grumman in 2007 following a distinguished career with the U. S. Air Force. Prior to his departure from the Air Force, he spent ten years at the Space & Missile Systems Center (SMC), Los Angeles Air Force Base where he held various leadership positions in MILSATCOM, Space Superiority and culminating as the Commander, Global Position...
2020-11-1116 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastFrom Military to Contractor: Mission Focus the Core at Northrop GrummanClearanceJobs recently sat down with Jason Corrigan, director of business development for mission readiness and protective systems at Northrop Grumman. Before joining Northrop Grumman, Jason served in the United States Air Force, completing three combat tours to Iraq with the 820th Security Forces Squadron as a Ground Combat Airman. He shared with us his transition out of the military to his role at Northrop Grumman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-11-0515 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastA Recruiter Walks into Your Inbox: How to Evaluate Federal Contractor OpportunitiesClearanceJobs recently sat down with Chris Rhine from TSG Federal who shared with us about the ways that candidates can be savvy about how to engage with recruiters when searching for federal job opportunities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-11-0420 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastFirst Female African American Flight Officer Gets Comfortable with Being Uncomfortablet’s only fitting for the start of Military Appreciation Month that we highlight one of the trailblazers in the U.S. armed forces.The ClearanceJobs podcast was joined by Matice Wright-Springer, who in 1989, became the U.S. Navy's first African American female flight officer where she went on to serve on active duty for eight years. After transitioning out of the military, she worked in the private sector serving multiple contractors, serving as a White House Fellow, as principal director for the DoD, and now a vice president at ManTech, a $2.5 billion defense contractor that has been in business fo...
2020-11-0220 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastForeign Adversaries Spreading Disinformation to Toxic Bosses and Their Cult FollowersThe FBI and DNI updated the the public about foreign actors who got their hands on voter registration data sending voters spoofed emails. The goal of the emails were to confuse, create chaos, etc. Both the DNI and FBI director cited Iran and Russia as separate actors in this attempt, and they also remind the American people to remain vigilant. Here is your bi-weekly dose of news with ClearanceJobs. Everything from foreign adversaries spreading disinformation to courier cards to toxic bosses made the conversation."A weakened American people is a weakened country." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
2020-10-2614 min
Security Clearance Careers PodcastSecurity Clearance Horror Stories from Industry ExpertClearanceJobs was joined by Sean Bigley, a security clearance attorney who represents clients worldwide in security clearance denials. He assists service members, federal employees, and contractors in all stages of the security clearance process including upcoming investigations or representation at formal hearings. He is a former investigator for the United States Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and shared a few of his security clearance horror stories with us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-10-1915 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastCelebrating the Differences Between Men and Women to Better US National SecurityThe Intelligence and National Security Alliance's reimagined 'The New IC: Empowering Women and Engaging Men' program focused on fostering much needed conversation between men and women working in national security. Jill Bruning is the Executive Vice President and General Manager at Amentum and joined ClearanceJobs for a conversation about diversity with inclusion: why it's important to keep these two important things in the conversation of building DoD teams. "Bias is Biological: Understanding, Embracing and Leveraging Our Differences for Success and Balance" explained some of the more than 100 differences between female and male brains—including how they speak, think, and interact so...
2020-10-0515 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastRussian Spy Peter Debbins in U.S. Defense and Intelligence SectorsSeptember 2020 was deemed insider threat awareness month following some of the most notable cases of our time.Peter Debbins traversed through the intelligence and defense community for more than 20 years, during which he claims to have had a loose relationship with the Russian military intelligence arm, the GRU.Timeline of events: https://news.clearancejobs.com/2020/08/25/watch-the-timeline-of-events-of-debbins-and-the-gru-in-u-s-defense-and-intelligence-sectors/The plot thickens: https://news.clearancejobs.com/2020/08/24/debbins-deepens-his-russian-relationships-as-the-gru-espionage-plot-thickens/Exposing the mole: https://news.clearancejobs.com/2020/08/22/the-russian-espionage-case-exposing-the-mole-in-the-u-s-special-forces/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-09-2828 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastINSA & AFCEA's Intel Summit, Lying, and Clearance TermsAs the gears keep turning in the security clearance world, the editorial team highlights all of the national security news that's been happening. From the Intelligence & National Security Summit to security clearance terms to the effects of lying, we got it covered.Lying: https://news.clearancejobs.com/2020/09/15/still-lying-to-ourselves-5-reasons-why-we-lie/Clearance Terms: https://news.clearancejobs.com/2020/09/17/how-well-do-you-know-your-security-clearance-terms/Intel Summit: https://news.clearancejobs.com/2020/09/18/ic-leaders-perspectives-from-women-in-national-security/More Info: https://news.clearancejobs.com/2020/09/21/news-highlights-lying-is-bad-and-security-clearance-terms/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-09-2215 min
Security Clearance Careers PodcastINSA & AFCEA's Intel Summit, Lying, and Clearance TermsAs the gears keep turning in the security clearance world, the editorial team highlights all of the national security news that's been happening. From the Intelligence & National Security Summit to security clearance terms to the effects of lying, we got it covered.
Lying: https://news.clearancejobs.com/2020/09/15/still-lying-to-ourselves-5-reasons-why-we-lie/
Clearance Terms: https://news.clearancejobs.com/2020/09/17/how-well-do-you-know-your-security-clearance-terms/
Intel Summit: https://news.clearancejobs.com/2020/09/18/ic-leaders-perspectives-from-women-in-national-security/
More Info: https://news.clearancejobs.com/2020/09/21/news-highlights-lying-is-bad-and-security-clearance-terms
2020-09-2100 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the National Security WorkforceDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion DE&I) is important for any industry, but especially for national security. For this episode of ClearedCast, Maxar Technologies executive and board member of the Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA), Tony Frazier, joins us to chat about DE&I this field. An intelligence community / DoD that looks the same, thinks the same, and comes from the same area will present some serious challenges in defense. It limits the United States’ ability to understand or engage with global challenges. A diverse community is better equipped to develop policies to counter global threats.More on DE&I:Mo...
2020-09-1423 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastTravel Security and Your PC Held for RansomMany of us have come to take traveling with our computers and mobile devices without remembering the security issues that may come about while being abroad. There are situations that should give you a second thought about how to travel with your personal devices, and while the risk varies, there are security steps, especially as a national security worker, that you should consider when planning to travel abroad or domestically.For this episode of ClearedCast, we were joined by John Davis who is a retired US Army counterintelligence Officer and linguist, currently in retirement and writing essays on counterintelligence, OPSEC...
2020-09-1039 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastIntel Summit 2020 - Taking the Intel Community VirtualClearanceJobs recently sat down with Larry Hanauer, vice president of policy at the Intelligence and National Security Alliance, and Jen Sovada, Chief Futures Officer and Senior Vice President and General Manager of DoD and Intel at Mission Tech. The Intel Summit is 100% virtual this year, and there's still time to register for the three days of exclusive sessions and networking events taking place September 16-18. Attendees who can't attend every session will have the chance to watch sessions on demand later. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-09-0815 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastTop News Stories: From Russian Espionage to Quitting Your JobClearanceJob author Christopher Burgess provided a three piece series on Russian Spy, Peter Debbins. The timeline of events from 2011-2020 was particularly interesting with his movement around the defense and IC industry after being assessed and groomed by Russia. Burgess also provided insights on the Russian attempt to infiltrate Tesla's Sparks, NV facility with malware.Both stories highlight the need for ongoing OPSEC training and awareness.Learn more:https://news.clearancejobs.com/2020/09/01/top-news-stories-from-russian-espionage-to-quitting-your-job/https://news.clearancejobs.com/2020/08/25/watch-the-timeline-of-events-of-debbins-and-the-gru-in-u-s-defense-and-intelligence-sectors/https://news.clearancejobs.com/2020/08/26/company-insider-works-with-fbi-to-turn-the-tables-on-russias-million-dollar-attempt-to-hijack-the-network/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-09-0112 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastThe Dark Side of Leadership with Doctrine ManDoctrine Man is your favorite comic super hero with 'truth, justice, and a sucker punch of snark.' Doctrine Man, Doctrine Man, spits out the comics no one can. Doctrine Man, Doctrine Man, saves the world without a plan!Steve Leonard, US Army vet, is a ClearanceJobs news contributor and joined us to discuss the dark side of leadership. What it is, and how to do deal.Learn more from Steve's stories: https://news.clearancejobs.com/author/steven-leonard/Learn more about toxic leadership:https://news.clearancejobs.com/2020/08/12/toxic-leader-3-ways-to-deal-with-the-narcissistic-boss/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-08-2526 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastCJ News: Spies, Dumpsterfires, UFOs & MC HammerClearanceJobs weekly news roundup continues for the month of August in 2020. This month is education themed, so naturally we covered the Alabama principle's 'Can't touch this' parody, what school regulations look like and who is hiring in defense.Alabama Goes Back to School with a Message from M.C. Hammer:https://news.clearancejobs.com/2020/08/11/alabama-back-to-school-with-a-message-from-m-c-hammer/3 Ways to Deal With the Narcissistic Boss: https://news.clearancejobs.com/2020/08/12/toxic-leader-3-ways-to-deal-with-the-narcissistic-boss/Secrets, Covert Action, and Intelligence Experts Shaping History:https://news.clearancejobs.com/2020/08/10/secrets-covert-action-and-intelligence-experts-shaping-history/The ICWATCH Dumpster Fire: https://news.clearancejobs.com/2020/08/08/the-icwatch-dumpster-fire-not-a-recruiters-friend/UFO? Pentagon’s UAPTA Budget Line Item Sparks Debate: https://ne...
2020-08-1716 min
Security Clearance Careers PodcastEx-spies, Intelligence Experts, and Espionage with SpyCastDr. Vince Houghton is the historian and curator at the International Spy Museum and joined ClearanceJobs for a chat on everything intelligence and espionage.Vince specializes in military and intelligence history, with specific expertise on late-WWII and early-Cold War eras. Prior to joining the International Spy Museum, Vince was a history professor at the University of Maryland, and is also former U.S. Army. He is the author of two books – Nuking the Moon: and Other Intelligence Schemes and Military Plots Left on the Drawing Board and The Nuclear Spies: America's Atomic Intelligence Operation Against Hitler and Stalin.Vince became in...
2020-08-1023 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastAI Race with China, Clearance Misconceptions & Insider Threats on LinkedInAs the pace of life continues to pick back up, Katie Keller and Jill Hamilton reviewed all the happenings at news.clearancejobs.com this past week. Our intelligence, security clearance and career advice articles help us to better understand each facet of national security. AI Race with China: https://news.clearancejobs.com/2020/07/27/where-is-the-u-s-in-the-ai-race-with-china/Chinese Intel Analyst Recruiting on LinkedIn: https://news.clearancejobs.com/2020/07/27/chinese-intel-addicted-to-linkedin/Misconceptions About the Clearance Process: https://news.clearancejobs.com/2020/07/30/top-misconceptions-about-the-security-clearance-process/How to Get Your Foot in the Cleared Door: https://news.clearancejobs.com/2020/07/25/3-ways-to-get-a-foot-in-the-cleared-door-without-clearance/Tune in to be in the know of what will be hitting...
2020-08-0319 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastJohn Bolton's Book and Security Clearance Pre-Publication ReviewIf you have held a government issued security clearance, you most certainly know about ‘pre-pub review.’ Pre-publication review is the process to determine that information proposed for public release contains no protected information and is consistent with the established Department of Defense and Intelligence Community policies. Such reviews are conducted by a panel of officials from the agency where a security clearance holder holds or held their clearance.Learn more: : https://news.clearancejobs.com/2020/07/27/future-for-cleared-employees-who-read-publicly-available-classified-information Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-2729 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastCleared Brief & Other Breaking News with the CJ Editorial TeamClearanceJobs editors, Katie and Jill, break down what intelligence news broke last week, what security clearance updates were released, and what career advice crossed the news desk with CJ media. This week, the ClearedCast audience can expect to have the "Can you get a clearance if you don't need it?" question to be answered and learn some leadership lessons from a poet that can apply to security clearance careers. As always, we'll hear from Doctrine Man (if you haven't read his piece on military moves, check it out) and take a look at if virtual conferences are really worth it.
2020-07-2017 min
Security Clearance Careers PodcastCleared Recruiting Update from ClearanceJobs President and FounderWhile security clearance professionals are still awaiting updated DoD security clearances by the numbers until the July 15th quarterly National Industrial Security Program Policy Advisory Committee (NISPPAC) meeting, President & Founder of ClearanceJobs offers an update on the state of cleared recruiting today. Evan has been working in the industry for about 25 years. Prior to founding ClearanceJobs in 2002, he supported contractors in this space, seeing the need for a go-to hiring resource for cleared candidates, a candidate database for defense recruiters, and a platform for security clearance news and resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-1413 min
Security Clearance Careers PodcastInterested in Career Growth and Hot Tech? Join the Quest with ParsonsBold. Unafraid. Willing to take chances. Willing to try new things.If any of these words describe you, you may be the kind of professional who would succeed at Parsons. Innovation isn't boilerplate at Parsons; it's the cornerstone of how the company operates. ClearanceJobs recently sat down with Ricardo Lorenzo, chief technology officer at Parsons. He discussed how Parsons is innovates and onboards the best talent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-0815 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastUS Army National Hiring Days Goes VirtualClearanceJobs sat down with Brig. Gen. Patrick R. Michaelis who currently serves as the Deputy Commanding General (Operations) for the United States Recruiting Command.With COVID-19, this year's Army National Hiring Days looks a little bit different than previous years. This new virtual hiring event will be the first time the Army has come together as a whole to leverage the digital space in a concentrated all-Army nationwide recruiting effort. They hope to hire 10,000 soldiers from June 30-July 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-06-2219 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastHow COVID-19 is Shaping Information Security Training for Dispersed TeamsClearanceJobs sat down with Dr. Jason Edwards, the Princapal of Information Security at USAA. With 20 years of IT/Cybersecurity experience in sectors of military/government, insurance, digital security, banking, and energy, he has a diverse perspective on what cyber hygiene and prevantive care best practices defense contractors should be implementing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-05-2026 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastNational Security Careers Give Chance to Do Meaningful WorkClearanceJobs recently sat down to chat with Tim Hinds, senior vice president of human resources at FTI. While FTI had a strong foundation working with the Air Force through its small business innovation research program, they've had significant success in turning phase one and two contracts into phase three contracts, and developing sole source contracts with government customers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-05-1119 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastA Recruiting Manager's Perspective on Hiring Through the COVID-19 PandemicClearanceJobs was joined by Casey Talley, Recruiting Manager at Integral Consulting Services, a firm that specializes in IT solutions, multimodal biometrics, intelligence analysis, cybersecurity, and operational and program management services to federal defense, civilian, and Intelligence Community clients in support of national and international security. They are a woman-owned business committed to delivering the highest-quality solutions and services. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-04-0615 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastTips for Federal Employees Navigating Their Careers - with Love Rutledge of FedUpwardClearanceJobs recently sat down with Love Rutledge, host of the FedUpward podcast. She discussed how she's found success in a nearly 20-year career with the federal government, how to find opportunities for lateral assignments and upward mobility, and some of the most popular topics she's tackled on the podcast, including episodes about navigating fertility issues as a federal employee, meeting management, and performance appraisals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-03-2314 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastDefense Acquisition - Better Buying, More Innovation, New PlayersClearanceJobs recently sat down with three acquisition professionals with MITRE, a public interest company who works with government, industry, and academia to find innovative solutions to problems. On ClearedCast, we discussed the current contracting challenges and areas of opportunity, and how MITRE is helping bring new players to the contracting table. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-03-0430 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastDefense Recruiting Trends - 2020ClearanceJobs recently chatted with Tom Weinert, the founder of Mount Indie, a family run business headquartered in San Diego, California. They act as a source for talent that provides recruiting solutions for business's of all sizes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-02-1227 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastContinuous Vetting of Cleared Employees - What Is Being Shared Between Government and Industry?Government and industry are partnering together to address insider threat reporting issues. New policies around two-way sharing for insider threat issues has been established - but what does this look like in practice? ClearanceJobs is chatting with Joseph Kraus, Senior Vice President of Mantech, about Trusted Workforce 2.0, continuous evaluation, and insider threat reporting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-02-0316 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastGovernment Data Collection Increases Demand for Disaster RecoveryClearanceJobs recently discussed tech modernization, data security and the cloud with John Feid, senior business development executive at 1901 Group. Feid is an expert in providing cloud computing solutions to government customers. He discussed the 1901 Group’s Disaster Recovery (DR) and Back Up (BU) as a Service (DR/BUaaS) solution. The need for such services has only expanded with the growth in data collection and cloud services. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-01-2715 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastInterested in a National Security Career? Meet #NatSecGirlSquadWhat does competent diversity look like within the intelligence community? And what can the national security community do to ensure it's attracting not just talent - but the right talent - to its workforce? Those are some of the questions #NatSecGirlSquad is looking to address as it empowers workers and advises government stakeholders on the challenges of hiring and retention.ClearanceJobs spent some time chatting with Maggie Feldman-Piltch, the managing director of unicorn strategies and the founder of #NatSecGirlSquad, a professional development and advisory organization committed to increasing competent diversity in national security and defense careers. Hosted on Acast...
2019-11-1226 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastHow Employers Can Prepare for the Future of National SecurityWhen competition for cleared talent is at an all-time high, how can employers make the hires they need to fulfill their missions? Lockheed Martin is hard at work innovating ways to make this happen.Bill Meeboer, Senior Manager of Enterprise Talent Sourcing and Innovation at Lockheed Martin, joins ClearanceJobs to discuss what his company is doing to preserve the future of national security. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-08-2919 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastContinuous Evaluation and Trusted Workforce 2.0What's the status of continuous evaluation in government, and how do current security clearance reform initiatives stand to impact the cleared workforce? ClearanceJobs chatted with David Buckley, managing partner at KPMG, as he prepares to moderate a panel on continuous evaluation at the upcoming Intelligence and National Security Summit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-08-2718 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastClearance Transfer Failures Cost the Government BillionsThe Intelligence and National Security Alliance recently released a white paper on security clearance reciprocity - and how failures in policy and process are costing the government thousands of employee man hours. ClearanceJobs recently sat down with three members of INSA's Security Policy Reform Council: Charlie Allen, Principal, the Chertoff Group; Kathy Pherson, CEO, Pherson Associates; and Mary Edington, Director of Federal Security at KPMG to discuss the the white paper’s findings, and the history of security clearance reciprocity in government. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-07-0225 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastThe Making of a KGB Spy: A Conversation with Jack Barsky (Part I)After appearing on 60 Minutes and news outlets around the world, ex-KGB spy Jack Barsky detailed his experiences in his recent book, Deep Undercover. He was kind enough to speak with ClearanceJobs to reflect on his upbringing in East Germany, his career in espionage, today’s threats against America, and how to live in the aftermath of a life lived in secret. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-04-0429 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastHow to Make the Most of Broadcast MessagesBroadcast Messages on ClearanceJobs are one of the top tools recruiters can take advantage of on ClearanceJobs.com. If you'd like tips on how to make your broadcast messages better, listen to advice from Maria Whitney, senior recruiter at Smartronix. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-03-0610 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastLeadership on and Off the Battlefield with Maj. Scott HuesingRetired Marine Corps Major Scott Huesing is author of the bestselling book, Echo in Ramadi." He shares with ClearanceJobs his lessons in leadership, relationships, and readjusting to civilian life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-08-2432 min
Security Clearance Careers PodcastState of the Security Clearance Process: Understanding Today's Policy ProposalsDoD is taking over background investigations - what does that mean, how did we get here, and what are the unknowns in the current proposals? ClearanceJobs talks with Merton W. Miller, a former Senior Executive with the Federal Investigative Service and National Background Investigations Bureau. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-07-0236 min
Security Clearance Careers PodcastDoD Background Investigations - Understanding the History of the Defense Security ServiceClearanceJobs chats with William Henderson, a personnel security consultant. He discusses the history of the personnel security program, including the Defense Security Service, and offers commentary on the proposal to move the background investigations mission over to DSS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2017-11-0919 min
Security Clearance Careers PodcastMillennials, Substance Abuse and Security ClearancesMillennials are changing conventional opinions about drug use and abuse, and that's even affecting security clearance determinations. ClearanceJobs talks with Kimberley Berlin, a licensed clinical social worker and certified substance abuse counselor, about her experience working with millennials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2017-07-2508 min
Security Clearance Careers PodcastWhat is the Status of the Security Clearance Backlog?ClearanceJobs talks the current security clearance backlog, interim security clearance and funding difficulties with Michelle Sutphin, an industrial security professional and the industry spokesperson for the National Industrial Security Program Policy Advisory Committee. Learn more about the difficulties facing the security clearance process today, including budget concerns within the Defense Security Service, and a lack of investigators. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2017-05-1005 min
Security Clearance Careers PodcastCounterintelligence Jobs Overseas and StatesideAdvantage SCI - a Small Business (SDVOSB, WOSB, SDB) defense contractor that provides global counterintelligence, cyber security, and full spectrum security services recently sat down with ClearanceJobs to discuss its current hiring needs, the benefits of working for a small company, and why it's grateful to its workforce. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2017-04-1805 min
Security Clearance Careers PodcastBackground Investigator Morale - How Low Can It Go?If you listen to the chatter from the contract background investigator workforce, you quickly see that issues in morale are rearing their heads. More than two years after the largest background investigation firm went bankrupt, contract background investigators still struggle to find job satisfaction. ClearanceJobs contributor William Henderson offers his take. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2017-03-0604 min
Security Clearance Careers PodcastA Broken Security Clearance Background Investigation Process?The security clearance process today is fraught with so many problems, it's difficult to keep track of them. ClearanceJobs sat down with William Henderson, co-founder of the Federal Clearance Assistance Service. He recently wrote a 'year in review' article for ClearanceJobs, and discusses the highs and lows of security clearance reform efforts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2017-02-1419 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastWho Can President Trump Give a Security Clearance To?Anyone He Likes, That’s Who.ClearanceJobs talks with writer David Brown about presidential security clearances. When it comes to security policy, the President is at the top of the food chain. That means he decides who gets access to classified information, and who doesn’t. But just because the President doesn’t fill out an SF86 doesn’t mean he’s likely to share the nation’s secrets. Learn more about the balance of presidential power and the security clearance process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2017-02-0620 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastThe Mission Continues Helps Veterans Transition to Civilian LifeClearanceJobs is proud to be sponsoring a fellow through The Mission Continues. Learn more about The Mission Continues fellowship program, its leadership training, and how it helps veterans ‘report for duty in their community.’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2016-11-1714 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastIs a Continuing Resolution on the Agenda for 2017?ClearanceJobs recently discussed the end of the fiscal year, current contracting market trends, and the possibility of a continuous resolution with the CEO of Salient CRGT, Brad Antle. A year ago Salient Federal Solutions and CRGT merged, creating a $355 million federal services company. Antle offers his perspective on how companies like Salient CRGT are helping the government compete in a fast-paced, quickly changing IT market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2016-09-2114 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastHow to Prepare for a Career Fair or Networking EventClearanceJobs chats with Julie Mendez, certified job specialist with JSM Career Coaching. Julie offers insight into how to prepare and succeed at a job fair or networking event. She offers advice on resumes, breaking the ice and key differences between networking and traditional career fairs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2016-07-1519 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastDoes Telework Work for Employees and Companies?Laurence Rose, PhD and SVP of Contracts and Procurement at Salient CRGT, recently sat down with ClearanceJobs to discuss his recent research into virtual workers and how 'the human touch' enables successful working relationships. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2016-06-3019 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastMilitary Transition - How to Apply for a Federal Government JobRon Gaete shares his story about transitioning from being a Military Combat Documention/Production Specialist to working Public Affairs for the Internal Revenue Services. Ron wrote an article about the subject that can be found here: https://news.clearancejobs.com/2015/02/13/military-transition-assistance-mastering-basics/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2016-04-2616 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastFrom Military Infantry to IT Road Warrior - Making a Military Transition WorkClearanceJobs recently sat down with Troy Steward, military blogger and talk show host, and also a successful IT professional. He shared his military transition tips, including why making the career switch from U.S. Army Infantry to IT was the right choice for him, and what advice he shares with other transitioning service members. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2015-11-1119 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastHow to Avoid Screw-Ups on Your SF-86ClearanceJobs interviews Andrew Levine, a former OPM background investigator who spent seven years conducting investigations in the Washington, D.C. metro. He offers tips on how to ensure your background investigation is processed quickly, and why it’s important to ‘sweat the small stuff’ in your SF-86. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2015-10-0523 min
Security Clearance Careers PodcastEffect of the OPM Breach on Cleared Personnel - PodcastWhat was the effect of the OPM breach on cleared personnel? How will the government address this massive security breach, and will there be an impact on hiring? Learn more about these questions and more as the editor of ClearanceJobs.com sits down with Christopher Burgess, CEO and founder of Prevendra, a cyber security consultancy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2015-09-0621 min