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How to Exorcise the Skeletons in Your Closet During a Cleared Job Search
Are you worried about any skeletons in your closet—those career hiccups and haunting details you’d rather keep under wraps? Things like job hopping, employment gaps, or less than stellar references can feel like lingering shadows over your security-cleared job search. … more
DoD Contracts: Envisioneering, CACI, SAIC, Northrop Grumman, Week of 10-21-24 to 10-25-24
10/21 AIR FORCE The Boeing Co., Albuquerque, New Mexico, was awarded a $277,054,837 cost, cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for Starfire Electro-Optics, Laser Lab Advancement. This contract provides for the development of Electro-Optics and Directed Energy technologies, in … more
Stay in the Clear: Essential Tips for Maintaining a Security Clearance
For government employees, contractors, and any other individuals whose roles require access to classified information, obtaining a security clearance is just the first step. The ongoing responsibility of maintaining eligibility for that clearance is equally important and inv… more
DoD Contracts: Amentum Services, August Schell Enterprises, BAE Systems, Week of 10-15-24 to 10-18-24
Quick Answer If you are targeting cleared roles, this week’s DoD award activity (10-15-24 to 10-18-24) signals near-term demand in program management, systems engineering, logistics, cyber, and platform sustainment roles. Prioritize employers tied to these awards, a… more
Unpacking Five Security Clearance Misconceptions to Set the Record Straight
Navigating security clearance misconceptions can feel like walking a tightrope, where one misstep can have serious consequences. From fears about continuous vetting to concerns over drug use or financial issues, many clearance holders face confusion about the very thing that… more