Best ClearedJobs.Net Podcasts (2024)

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MindPoint Group: Cybersecurity for Federal Civilian Agencies | Jen Moyars 21:14

8d ago21:14

21:14

Send us a Text Message. MindPoint Group focuses on all aspects of cybersecurity in their contracts with civilian federal agencies, shares Jen Moyars, Associate Director of Talent Acquisition and Resource Management. Learn what surge support can mean for your security clearance, the importance of being responsive when interviewing, and how long-term…

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Avian: Developing and Caring for Employees | Melissa Gilpin 20:37

15d ago20:37

20:37

Send us a Text Message. Talent Acquisition Specialist Mel Gilpin is a graduate of Avian's Leadership Development Program, a one-year program to develop employees’ skills and knowledge. Avian supports NAVAIR programs in the Pax River area of Southern Maryland, among other opportunities. Learn about Coffee with Kevin, Jump Balls, and the importance o…

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BasisPath: Soft Skills Are Critical, Even for Technical Jobs | Mary Toxey 26:17

22d ago26:17

26:17

Send us a Text Message. Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and good communication skills are keys to career success, even for most technical positions. Discover more about why those skills are so important from Mary Toxey, USAF veteran, COO and BasisPath Co-Founder. “If you help us win this contract or get this new work, we're going to pay …

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MissionEdge Technologies: #BringTheEdge Cybersecurity | Wayne Schmidt 24:28

29d ago24:28

24:28

Send us a Text Message. MissionEdge Technologies is a cybersecurity company that has a four-pronged plan for growth, shares CEO Wayne Schmidt. Wayne focuses on the importance of work-life balance and why that’s important to him, the MissionEdge hiring process, why it’s OK to say “I don’t know” in an interview, and the meaning of the company’s #Brin…

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Mistakes to Avoid in Your Military Transition 18:39

1M ago18:39

18:39

Send us a Text Message. This special Bonus Episode highlights mistakes to avoid in your military transition, along with steps to make your transition to the civilian world successful. We also include explanations of terms such as prime contractors, subcontractors, contingent offers, sourcers, recruiters, hiring managers, and more. Find show notes a…

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CenCore: Why Attention to Detail & Transparency Matter | Adam Fife 20:59

1M ago20:59

20:59

Send us a Text Message. Adam Fife, CEO of CenCore, shares the importance of excellence and attention to detail in a high-performance environment. Learn about the National Security Program that helps to green the polygraph workforce, Adam’s views on hybrid work and how long that will take to be implemented widely, plus why you shouldn’t job hop. “It…

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Valiant: Building a Red Cyber Team | Matt O’Hara 20:41

2M ago20:41

20:41

Send us a Text Message. Navy veteran Matt O'Hara, Red Cyber Program Manager, shares his inspiring origin story and his efforts to build his team at Valiant. Matt emphasizes the importance of soft skills and diversity of thought that are critical in building a successful unit, plus his tips for successful interviewing and military transition. “We're…

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Edgewater Technical Associates: Supporting DOE Contracts | Katie Gaither 15:13

2M ago15:13

15:13

Send us a Text Message. “Be someone that people want to work with,” shares Katie Gaither, recruiting director at Edgewater Technical Associates. Edgewater supports DOE nuclear work at sites throughout the U.S., offering relocation or per diem options to test the waters of your new location. In addition, transferring your security clearance from DOD…

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Security Clearance Issues When You’re in the Military | Tony Kuhn, Tully Rinckey 20:22

2M ago20:22

20:22

Send us a Text Message. If you’re serving in the military and you’re notified of an issue with your security clearance, who do you turn to for help? The answer may surprise you. Plus, find out what you need to know before you separate and more in this special episode on security clearance issues when you’re serving in the military, featuring Tony K…

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CTI: A Focus on Investing in Their Employees | John Ommert 19:57

2M ago19:57

19:57

Send us a Text Message. “We try to work with you, instead of you working for us,” shares John Ommert, Army veteran and partner at Constellation Technologies, Inc. (CTI). John helps lead an organization that is 60+ percent veterans and that has been named a Baltimore Sun Top Workplace for 5 years running. Though primarily focused on IT and Intel wor…

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Innovative Solutions: Attitude is Key | Robert Heriford 17:29

3M ago17:29

17:29

Send us a Text Message. For Bob Heriford, CEO of Innovative Solutions, considering new employees is always about a will or a skill. Integrity, honesty and loyalty cannot be taught, but technical skills can. Innovative Solutions offers flexible shorter-term opportunities in addition to longer-term contracts. “It’s all about their attitude. It's all …

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SilverEdge: Flexibility and Internal Mobility | Kelly Douglas 19:44

3M ago19:44

19:44

Send us a Text Message. SilverEdge is a private-equity backed government contractor primarily working in the intelligence community in the National Capital Region, shares Kelly Douglas, Vice President of Talent Acquisition. With over 300 employees, 90% of whom have polygraphs, there is a focus on employee retention, whether that’s through flexible …

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Leverage Social Networks for Your Cleared Job Search 11:12

3M ago11:12

11:12

Send us a Text Message. This special Bonus Episode of our podcast gives detailed advice on leveraging social networks for a more strategic cleared job search. Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/leverage-social-networks-for-your-cleared-job-search-podcast/By ClearedJobs.Net

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Cydecor: Opportunities for Career Growth During Company Expansion | Kirsten Renner 19:21

3M ago19:21

19:21

Send us a Text Message. Cleared job search is like dating, so don’t fake it in the interview process shares Kirsten Renner, VP of People Operations at Cydecor. Led by an inspiring founder, Nader Elguindi, Cydecor is expanding rapidly, offering opportunities for growth, hybrid work, and numerous CONUS options. Learn why you need to do more than just…

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i3: Employee-Owned with an ESOP | Courtney White 22:05

4M ago22:05

22:05

Send us a Text Message. Growing people while solving the nation’s toughest problems is how Technical Recruiter Courtney White describes Integration Innovation, Inc. (i3). This employee-owned company offers an employee stock ownership program and is growing quickly, nearing 800 employees. “Make a difference while making a living.” “We solve really t…

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Robinson Consulting Group: Systems Engineering Opportunities | Uri Robinson 19:55

4M ago19:55

19:55

Send us a Text Message. Don’t underestimate the power of being easy to work with in your career, shares Uri Robinson, Co-Founder at Robinson Consulting Group. He heads a small DC-area firm focused on Systems Engineering. If you’re looking to have access to the C-Suite and grow with the company, this may be a stop for you. “They say your network is …

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How to Use Artificial Intelligence for Your Cleared Job Search 30:00

4M ago30:00

30:00

Send us a Text Message. Straightforward, actionable uses of artificial intelligence for your cleared job search. This special Bonus Episode of our podcast shares how to use artificial intelligence to save time, improve your communication skills, and broaden your knowledge, to improve your cleared job search. “It is still recommended that you tailor…

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Raytheon, an RTX Company: Salary Transparency, Interview Feedback and Confidence | Mike Barnum 27:58

4M ago27:58

27:58

Send us a Text Message. How do you navigate salary transparency? Mike Barnum, Talent Acquisition Leader at Raytheon, shares how. Plus, he answers the eternal question of how many jobs you should apply for at one company, how to ask for feedback on the spot in an interview, and the importance of confidence…just not too much. “If we're reaching out t…

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Paragon Cyber Solutions: Cleared Cyber Roles and Interview Do's & Don'ts | Shae Gee 26:31

5M ago26:31

26:31

Send us a Text Message. Shae Gee is a 30-year Air Force veteran and Chief People Officer for a growing small business, Paragon Cyber Solutions. Hear her first two questions in an interview and why she asks them, plus Shae’s perspective after having recently transitioned from the military to the civilian sector. “Sometimes we discount what we actual…

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V2X: A Focus on Soft Skills and Diversity | Chad Clary 27:29

5M ago27:29

27:29

Send us a Text Message. Senior Program Manager Chad Clary leads the V2X C5I portfolio. He highlights the company's focus on soft skills development, diversity in the workplace, their success with the SkillBridge program, plus what to ask if you don’t get the role you applied for. “For those that don't quite make the cut, that doesn't necessarily me…

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Negotiate Your Salary and Benefits 14:23

5M ago14:23

14:23

Send us a Text Message. This special Bonus Episode of our podcast demonstrates how to get your full value from a potential cleared employer by negotiating the offer that makes sense for you. “I need to renew my CISSP. Do you give me time off for it? Do you pay for it? Do you pay for the travel? Those are benefits that really change depending on the…

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ITIC: Hiring IT Needs for the IC | Eric Voelkel 20:10

5M ago20:10

20:10

Send us a Text Message. ITIC hires cleared IT professionals for the Northern Virginia intelligence community. Staffing Manager Eric Voelkel shares they offer six weeks PTO right out of the gate, as well as the importance of being able to speak to what you still need to learn, or don’t know, when interviewing. “I just don't want to be able to hear a…

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ICF: Rich Heritage and Focus on Inclusion | Ruth Robertson 19:53

5M ago19:53

19:53

Send us a Text Message. ICF has an inspiring backstory and a wide variety of cleared opportunities in the DC metro area and beyond. Ruth Robertson, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner for Technology, shares the company’s commitment to DEI, illustrated by being named a 2023 Forbes Best Employer for Diversity and Best Employer for Women. Plus, Ruth rem…

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Astrion: 300+ Cleared Engineering and Cyber Opportunities | Ashley Owens 32:47

6M ago32:47

32:47

Send us a Text Message. Oasis Systems is now Astrion, a cleared employer focused primarily on supporting the FAA, NASA and the Air Force in engineering and cybersecurity roles. Learn from cybersecurity recruiter Ashley Owens, how to use AI in your cleared job search, SkillBridge opportunities and more. “If you don't see an opportunity available rig…

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Producer Pick – Ball Aerospace: Advocate for Yourself and Be Ready to Adapt | Shannon Morgan 19:46

6M ago19:46

19:46

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to this special edition of Security Cleared Jobs: Who’s Hiring and How. Today’s episode is a “producer pick” featuring a past episode with Shannon Morgan of Ball Aerospace. If you missed it the first time, enjoy learning all that Ball Aerospace has to offer, from a fast-paced environment that sees a lot of change to …

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Highlights of our 2023 Podcast Season 21:12

6M ago21:12

21:12

Send us a Text Message. In this special Bonus Episode of our podcast, our hosts share some of their favorite moments from our 2023 podcast episodes. From TikTok, to unlimited PTO (how can that be bad?), to employment scams, we know you’ll enjoy these clips we’ve prepared for you. Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/high…

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ISC2 Security Congress Live Show 23:05

6M ago23:05

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Send us a Text Message. Recorded live at the recent ISC2 Security Congress, this panel discussion features Kirsten Renner formerly of Accenture Federal Services and now with Cydecor, and Kris Rides with Tiro Security. Hear about top certifications, steps you need to take when you apply for a job, the eternal power of networking, and more. “They app…

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Best Cleared Resume Advice from Our 2023 Guests 15:36

7M ago15:36

15:36

Send us a Text Message. In this special Bonus Episode of our podcast, we share the best resume tips from our 2023 podcast guests, to help you create your cleared resume. Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/best-cleared-resume-advice-from-our-2023-guests-podcast/By ClearedJobs.Net

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BCubed Engineering: Uncommon Office, Uncommon Benefits | Michele Randall 22:23

7M ago22:23

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Send us a Text Message. BCubed Engineering is an advanced software engineering firm that offers a unique office environment and amenities. A brewery? Check. Vineyard? Check. Plus, they offer individual benefit accounts, which are a hard find in the cleared community today. Learn more in our discussion with Michele Randall, Senior Advisor of Talent …

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Producer Pick – TekSynap: Innovation in the Hiring Process & Employee Benefits | Kearstin McGinnis 22:45

7M ago22:45

22:45

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to this special edition of Security Cleared Jobs: Who’s Hiring and How. Today’s episode is a “producer pick” featuring a past episode with Kearstin McGinnis of TekSynap. If you missed it the first time, enjoy learning all that TekSynap has to offer, from referral bonuses and company cruises, to tech dollars and job s…

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Leading Path: Employees Really Are the Number One Asset | Jason Immediato 21:03

7M ago21:03

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Send us a Text Message. Cleared professionals who kick a lot of tires and consider many employment options, end up working at Leading Path Consulting, shares Jason Immediato, Lead for Cleared Talent Acquisition and Retention. Their cleared work is primarily IT-related and located in Northern Virginia. The Leading Path leadership team is committed t…

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Katmai: A Holistic Hiring Perspective | Taylor Hayes 17:22

8M ago17:22

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Send us a Text Message. Katmai Government Services is an Alaska Native Corporation primarily serving DoD and CDC contracts. Their unique culture and backstory supports Katmai’s indigenous shareholders as well as their employees. Taylor Hayes, Talent Acquisition Assistant Manager, talks about flexibility in considering experience in lieu of educatio…

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ATS: Don’t Just Fill the Seat, #owntheseat | Dorion Baker 22:14

8M ago22:14

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Send us a Text Message. At ATS you can #owntheseat, not just fill it, shares Dorion Baker, Vice President of Talent Acquisition. ATS features an employee stock ownership plan, plus they’ve been named a Washington Post Top Workplace winner for each of the past 10 years. Sixty percent of their new hires come through existing employee referrals. “We h…

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Ball Aerospace: Advocate for Yourself and Be Ready to Adapt | Shannon Morgan 19:44

8M ago19:44

19:44

Send us a Text Message. Tell a potential employer why you’re the best candidate and advocate for yourself, shares Shannon Morgan, Ball Aerospace RF Engineering Senior Manager. Flexibility and adaptability are the keys to success at Ball, where the fast-paced environment is very different from a typical defense contractor. “Make sure that you know y…

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Security Clearance Misconceptions | Tony Kuhn, Tully Rinckey 16:44

8M ago16:44

16:44

Send us a Text Message. How severely does filing for bankruptcy or using illegal drugs impact your ability to hold a security clearance? Is the government looking to catch you in a mistake and end your cleared career? Find out the reality behind common security clearance misconceptions in this special episode featuring Tony Kuhn, Managing Partner a…

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BDO: Two Soft Skills You Demonstrate at a Cleared Job Fair | Ashley Testa 17:14

8M ago17:14

17:14

Send us a Text Message. Learn the two most important soft skills you can demonstrate at a Cleared Job Fair, plus what cleared candidates need to know about job fairs that they may not realize. All from Ashley Testa, Director in the Government and Public Sector at BDO. “When we create resumes, one change that we can all make is to focus on those qua…

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GD Mission Systems: We Meet People Where They Are | Toni Johnson 17:26

9M ago17:26

17:26

Send us a Text Message. General Dynamics Mission Systems is one of ten General Dynamics business units. Toni Johnson, Senior Director of Talent Acquisition and Diversity & Inclusion, has a wide array of hiring needs including software, systems and electrical engineering. These cleared positions are at sites across the country, with 60% of their ope…

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Iron EagleX: SOC Focused Technical Opportunities | Sebastian Lambert 27:45

9M ago27:45

27:45

Send us a Text Message. Iron EagleX is headquartered in Tampa and maintains a focus on contracts with Special Operations Command. Director of Staffing, Sebastian Lambert recommends you focus on building relationships in your career and job search, and that you beat the ATS by being qualified for the job you’re applying for. “I think that defense co…

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Cleared Job Search Advice that May Surprise You 13:41

9M ago13:41

13:41

Send us a Text Message. In this special bonus episode, our hosts share some of the most surprising things shared by our guests on the podcast. From surprising tidbits and tips about topics like Continuous Vetting, to the relevance of words like “tomato,” “ballerina” and “cake decorator” in your job search, we hope you’ll enjoy this roundup of surpr…

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Chenega MIOS: Every Employee is an Extension of the Village | Duane Butler 21:47

9M ago21:47

21:47

Send us a Text Message. As an Alaska Native Corporation, every Chenega MIOS employee is considered an extension of the village, shares Duane Butler, Talent Acquisition Team Lead. “Everybody is better when you like what you do,” is a simple statement, but a goal for Duane’s recruiters as they help candidates on their career journeys. And if you’re i…

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BAE Systems: Run Toward Problems, Not Away from Them | David Reynolds 19:11

10M ago19:11

19:11

Send us a Text Message. People who thrive at BAE Systems run toward a fire when they see it, they don’t run away, shares David Reynolds, VP in the company’s Intelligence & Security sector. The company focuses on hiring for a career versus a job, as they believe retaining top cleared talent begins before that individual starts their first day of wor…

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TekSynap: Innovation in the Hiring Process & Employee Benefits | Kearstin McGinnis 22:43

10M ago22:43

22:43

Send us a Text Message. TekSynap is a company that leans heavily on employee referrals and rewards those employees in innovative ways. With a focus on treating people differently and a culture of doing what needs to be done, the company has recently grown to over 1k employees, shares Kearstin McGinnis, Vice President of Employment. “Respond to thos…

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TikTok, Social Media Channels and Your Security Clearance | Tony Kuhn, Tully Rinckey 9:30

10M ago9:30

9:30

Send us a Text Message. Are you impacted by the No TikTok ruling regarding government devices? What are the ways that you can get into trouble with social media and your security clearance? Learn more in this special episode featuring Tony Kuhn, Managing Partner at Tully Rinckey PLLC. “If you're posting something on social media that you think afte…

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Cohere: Problem Solving Skills Trump Individual Technologies | Dan Haug 21:37

11M ago21:37

21:37

Send us a Text Message. Hear how Cohere Technology Group founder and CEO, Dan Haug values problem solving skills when making hiring decisions – he does not chase individual technology knowledge. Most of Cohere’s work is in the National Capitol Region, but Dan is an advocate for remote work when it’s feasible, and seeks to move the company to even m…

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Amentum: Diverse Cleared Opportunities Worldwide | Brian Heffernan 19:48

11M ago19:48

19:48

Send us a Text Message. “If you did it in the military, there’s a high probability you can do it with us,” shares Brian Heffernan, Army veteran and Global Manager – DEI & Military Programs for Amentum. Their diverse hiring needs include facilities maintenance, many OCONUS roles, plus SkillBridge opportunities. “We all want to beat our chests. And w…

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Master Your Personal Introduction 10:58

12M ago10:58

10:58

Send us a Text Message. This special Bonus Episode of our podcast shares our tips on how to deliver your best introduction, across a variety of settings. Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/master-your-personal-introduction-podcast/By ClearedJobs.Net

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Millennium Corp: Red & Blue Team Cyber & The Power of Referrals | Angelica Ngo 18:21

12M ago18:21

18:21

Send us a Text Message. If you’re Red or Blue Team cyber, learn more about Millennium Corporation and their secret weapon Ben Clark, author of the “Red Team Field Manual.” Better yet, start networking with Director of People Services, Angelica Ngo, and her team: 50% of their cyber hires come through referrals. Plus they’re interviewing and providin…

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Bay Systems Consulting: Hiring Hybrid Remote with Secret Clearances | Navid Ahmadinikoo 16:56

1y ago16:56

16:56

Send us a Text Message. Bay Systems Consulting, headquartered in Palo Alto, is primarily hiring cleared IT professionals for contracts which include NASA sites across the country. Most of their positions require a Secret security clearance and many are hybrid remote. Pro job seeker tip: No means no right now, not forever. “Just because someone says…

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SIXGEN: Offering Spicy Work for the Intel Community | Shawn Devroude 22:38

1y ago22:38

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Send us a Text Message. SIXGEN is focused on cyber security for the intel community in the Fort Meade and Dulles corridors. As Shawn Devroude, EVP of Cyber shares, SIXGEN has “spicy” or tip-of-the-spear work opportunities that very few cleared professionals get to experience. Nearly 90% of their employees are veterans, and the company prides itself…

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Sandia National Laboratories: Advocating for Cleared Professionals | Meg Pexa 22:48

1y ago22:48

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Send us a Text Message. “The best part of recruiting is being an advocate for candidates.” A powerful statement from Meg Pexa, the Principal Cyber and Robotics Recruiter for Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque. Sandia is about more than just nuclear non-proliferation, and has a very accepting organizational culture. Plus a hot resume tip ab…

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