The start of a new administration is a great opportunity for federal agencies to take a fresh look at their programs and identify what's working and what needs to be improved on for the betterment of the American people. Studying behavioral insights has not been a priority in the past but doing this research and analyzing the data could be the key to inspiring a new generation to serve and allowing our government to work more effectively altogether.

Security Clearance Careers Podcast

How Understanding Human Behavior Can Lead to More Effective Government

The editorial team walked through the pros and cons of working for a defense contractor as opposed to the federal government. Especially in the National Capitol Region, it's common to have considered employment prospects on both sides of the aisle. Whether or not you're looking for a change in your job, it's helpful to understand all of the different angles in national security employment.

Does it Pay to be a Defense Contractor?

Really? More boot camp? In the DoD, we’re seeing that constant training is becoming a priority so the federal workforce can remain agile and have tomorrow’s skills to combat challenges the US is facing today. But we’re talking about a different type of boot camp: one for the digital age.

The Secret Sauce to Mastering Your Military Transition: More Boot Camp

If you’re either a king or a kook, you’re not going to make it in this world of security clearances. Thomas Sarnicola decided to create an anthology of stories from his experience in the fact finding process as a background investigator, and his novel No Kings, No Kooks, invites the reader into the world of security clearance investigations for the federal government and military.

No Kings, No Kooks: A Look Behind the Security Clearance Process Curtain

WWC 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.

Women-Owned Virtual Contractor Shares Lessons Learned on Working Remotely

Tune in to listen to resume tips, whether yours is the correct length, and other insider tricks from the experts at ClearanceJobs.com.

Is Your Resume Still Relevant? Check if it’s Time to Refresh.

Your Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) in the military service does not always equate to your cleared career in civilian life.  Imagine working as an Intelligence Analyst but are great at doing the analytical work. You transition out of the military and start the job seeking journey and find that you can apply to several federal agencies doing the same duties.  But it's not fulfilling you completely.  Ted Hallum found that he loved intelligence analysis but wanted to upskill to work in a growing field: Data Science. Website: https://vetsindatascience.com/ Podcast: https://vetsindatascience.com/thedatacanteen

The Life of a Veteran Data Scientist in the Cleared Community

The Cipher Brief is a digital, security-based conversation platform that connects the private sector with the world`s leading security experts. We deliver a relevant analysis of news and events that helps readers accurately anticipate and safely navigate the complex, unstable, global security environment. The Cipher Brief was founded by former CNN Intelligence Correspondent Suzanne Kelly on the belief that reporting on the latest security breaches or global security issues alone won`t always help find solutions to the bigger problems. Engaging the private sector in a solutions-based conversation is what moves the ball down the field.

Transitioning from a Govie to the Private Sector

ClearanceJobs 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.

Communication at the Core of Staffing in the Cleared Space for Softworld

A 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 at news.clearancejobs.com.

Mishandling Classified Information and Reporting Foreign Relationships

ClearanceJobs 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.

General Dynamics Mission Systems: Standout Innovator in the Intelligence Community

The editorial team walks through news on COVID-19 contact tracing in the defense sector, security clearance processing updates from agencies like the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), Department of Energy (DOE) and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), the top modeling and simulation conference happening this year, and how mentoring can help to combat 'Imposter Syndrome.'

Contact Tracing, Security Clearance Timeline Updates, & Combating Imposter Syndrome

ClearanceJobs 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.

Leidos: Opportunities Abound Daily in National Security

Five military men and women with large social media followings that had their identities stolen and used by Nigerian romance scammers during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are always encouraging our military members and the cleared workforce to operate with caution in the digital age, so we sat down with one of those military influencers to hear her story and discuss tips on preventing this from happening more and more often. Megan, also known as Camie on social media,  is active duty guard in Georgia. She tells us a little bit about her military experience and having a side hustle while supporting our nation. Now, secret squirrels are pretty good about operating online and in social situations. But the most interesting thing about Megan's story is that it started with someone she personally knew pulling her pictures from social media and pretended to be her. From there, the scammers started to pull her content as well. Catfishing: A Growing Epidemic During COVID-19 from SocialCatfish.com: https://socialcatfish.com/blog/nigerian-romance-scams-have-spiked-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic-2020/

Military Influencer Shares Story of Stolen Identity By a Nigerian Romance Scammer

Diversity of Thought a Key Driver in the Path to Success at Northrop Grumman by ClearanceJobs

Diversity of Thought a Key Driver in the Path to Success at Northrop Grumman

Welcome to ClearedCast, by ClearanceJobs. ClearanceJobs is the largest career networking site for individuals with active federal clearance. Get security clearance, intelligence community, espionage, national security and defense contracting updates in our exclusive interviews with intelligence community and government leaders.

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