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High Compensation for Cleared Engineering and IT Jobs – Special Report
ClearanceJobs newest report reveals IT and engineering professionals earn significantly more than the average cleared salary of $114,956. Watch the highlights and download the full report below.
Want to Work Remotely? Here’s How to See if It Fits Your Lifestyle.
While the allure of working from anywhere may seem enticing, it's essential to consider whether remote work aligns with your lifestyle.
Recruit Those Passive Candidates by Attending These Conferences
Cleared recruiting means adopting new strategies to stay ahead of the game in the defense industrial base as a contractor.
Duty to Warn: Understanding the Implications in the Russia Crocus City Hall Attack
Retired CIA officer, John Sipher, shares Crocus City Hall thoughts, “We share information on what we learn whether or not we like them."
Air Force Awards SRC $60 Million Contract for Electric Warfare R&D
The $60 million Air Force contract provides for exploration of new and emerging concepts related to the electric warfare piece of avionics.
Clearance Reform Progress Report Shows Improvement on Key Metrics, New NBIS Timelines
The Performance Accountability Council released its quarterly progress report on the government's Trusted Workforce 2.0 clearance reform efforts.
How to Find the Perfect Cybersecurity Boot Camp
Choosing the right cybersecurity bootcamp is crucial. Here's how to select a reputable, cost-worthy, and productive program.
https://news.clearancejobs.com/2024/04/17/how-to-find-the-perfect-cybersecurity-boot-camp/
Congress Wants Tougher ACFT Scores for Combat Specialties—How Did the Army Get Everything So Wrong?
There is little purpose in complaining about the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) anymore. But what should the Army have done instead?
NSA Unveils New Guidelines for Safe AI Deployment in Defense Sector
The NSA's Artificial Intelligence Security Center releases an AI update for National Security System owners and DIB companies.
Navy Awards Marine Hydraulics $11.8 Million for USS Mesa Verde Modernization
Marine Hydraulics was awarded the $11.8 million Navy contract modification for repair, maintenance and modernization of USS Mesa Verde.
How to Find Cleared AI Jobs
Whether or not you caught the AI bug before everyone else agreed that it was wonderful and cool too, here's how to find cleared AI jobs.
https://news.clearancejobs.com/2024/04/16/top-3-ways-to-find-cleared-ai-jobs/
Air Force Extends Body Composition Test Deadline
To help meet recruitment goals, the Air Force loosened rules on body fat for recruits. These recruits will need to meet the new standards.
https://news.clearancejobs.com/2024/04/16/air-force-extends-body-composition-test-deadline/
Broken and Unreadable: Speaking Military in a Civilian World
Old Army dies hard. It takes time to figure out what military terms you should drop and what you should keep.
Pentagon Aims to Ease Classification Rules in Military Space Programs
Pentagon says overclassification is the number one culprit limiting our ability to conduct operational cooperation in space with our allies.
Investigating the Taliban’s Theft of Humanitarian Funding
The U.S. State Department says they're monitoring assistance programs to make sure the Taliban aren't benefiting from humanitarian aid.
https://news.clearancejobs.com/2024/04/15/investigating-the-talibans-theft-of-aid-funding-in-bamyan/
General Dynamics Wins $296 Million for M10 Booker System Support
The Army awarded General Dynamics a $296 million contract providing technical support for M10 Booker system.
Cleared Job Opportunities OCONUS
There are a variety of openings for those who want to continue to support national security outside of the U.S.
https://news.clearancejobs.com/2024/04/15/cleared-job-opportunities-oconus/
CMMC, Business Cyber Issues, and Cyber Attacks in the U.S.
Cybersecurity issues are a major concern for businesses across the globe and particularly in the U.S. with our foreign adversaries.
https://news.clearancejobs.com/2024/04/15/cmmc-business-cyber-issues-and-cyber-attacks-in-the-us/
Bipartisan Bill Expands Skills-Based Hiring to Federal Contractors and Offutt AFB Has Open Civilian Jobs
A bipartisan bill aims to promote skills-based hiring for federal contractors. And Offutt AFB has civilian job opportunities.
AUKUS Alliance Eyes Expansion with Japan’s Possible Inclusion
The trilateral security partnership for the Indo-Pacific region known as AUKUS considers working more closely with Japan.
Quishing: The New Cyber Threat to the Cleared Workplace
For all the money spent by government agencies and contractors on cybersecurity, the human element remains a vexing and dangerous variable.
https://news.clearancejobs.com/2024/04/14/quishing-the-new-cyber-threat-to-the-cleared-workplace/
Self Reporting While Under an Open Investigation
Self-reporting rules get a bit stickier when in comes to dating apps - what exactly constitutes close and continuing contact? How should you address foreign nationals you connect with?
https://news.clearancejobs.com/2024/04/13/self-reporting-while-under-an-open-investigation/
Carahsoft Wins $261 Million Navy Enterprise Software Contract
Carahsoft wins a $261 Million Enterprise Software Initiative BPA to help reduce costs and increase efficiency for DoD ordering activities.
House Reauthorizes FISA Surveillance Program
The House passed a bill to extend and reform Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).
https://news.clearancejobs.com/2024/04/12/house-reauthorizes-fisa-surveillance-program/
7 Quick-Track Medical Careers: Training in Two Years or Less
If you want a medical career without the years of education, here are seven options that require just two years or less of training.
OPM and NASA Make It Easier to Become an Astronaut
OPM and NASA first used the updated application process to find the best candidates for the Artemis lunar exploration program.
https://news.clearancejobs.com/2024/04/12/opm-and-nasa-make-it-easier-to-become-an-astronaut/
Lockheed Martin Awarded $4 Billion Missile Defense Agency Contract for C2BMC
The $4 billion Missile Defense Agency contract provides development and support for the command and control, battle management communications system.
Five Colleges for National Security Hopefuls to Consider
As the demographic cliff looms on the horizon, the future of the cleared industry hinges on the next generation and what career path they choose. While there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach ...
https://news.clearancejobs.com/2024/04/11/five-colleges-for-national-security-hopefuls-to-consider/
AI in the Recruiting Process: The Key to Reducing Budget Waste
By implementing AI technologies throughout the recruiting process, organizations can streamline and save both time and money.
DIU Report Says It’s Time for a Department of Space
A new report, by the Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit, suggests that it may be time to create a new cabinet-level organization to ‘manage the nation’s equities in space.
https://news.clearancejobs.com/2024/04/11/diu-report-says-its-time-for-a-department-of-space/
Navy Awards CACI $37 Million in Support of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles by Joint Forces
The $37 million Navy contract supports integration and operation of information operations payloads into unmanned aerial vehicles used by joint forces.
Organize Your Job Search: Top 5 Tips to Getting Your Next Job
In a long job search, applications can blur together, making it easy to miss deadlines and opportunities. Stay organized with these tips.
Espionage in the Digital Age: Modern Intelligence Operations
Our adversaries try to subvert, confuse, and influence us. They’ve done so over generations of espionage and sabotage practice.
Democracy and Dollars: The Intersection of Capitalism and Democratic Ideals
Transparency and ethical behavior can steer the global economy toward a future that respects human rights and democratic governance.
Flying High, Spending Low: B-21 Raider Procurement Costs Down for Next-Gen Bomber
The B-21 Raider has been touted as being the most advanced bomber aircraft ever built, and could be a bit less pricey than expected.
Lockheed Martin Wins $181 Million for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program
The $181 million Air Force contract modification adds scope to procure ancillary mission equipment to meet Lot 17 AME requirements for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program.
How to Get Your Start in a Supply Chain Career
Supply chain security is a term that is often discussed but rarely understood. Many definitions of supply chain are still centered on a logistics and physical infrastructure focused definition. T...
https://news.clearancejobs.com/2024/04/09/how-to-get-your-start-in-a-supply-chain-career/
Tech Job Landscape, Compensation, and AI Lead the News Headlines in 2024
For this episode of the Security Clearance Careers Podcast, the content team runs through some of the top breaking news over the last month.
An Inside Look at the Havana Syndrome Following Recent Expose
The recent expose on Anomalous Health Incidents has raised questions about the targeting of U.S. personnel and families by an adversary.
Enabled Intelligence and SkyFi Partner to Transform Military and IC Missions
Enabled Intelligence and SkyFi have joined forces in a strategic partnership set to redefine geospatial intelligence. Enabled Intelligence and SkyFi Partnership In a groundbreaking move, Enabled ...
Separation Blues: When the Job You Love Doesn’t Love You Back
Mike Tyson said, “Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the face.” What you do after that event is a matter of choice.
DoD Moves Towards Zero-Trust Cybersecurity Framework
The DoD moves towards a zero-trust cybersecurity framework, shifting its approach to network security amidst evolving cyber threats.
https://news.clearancejobs.com/2024/04/09/zero-trust-cybersecurity-framework-in-the-dod/
Raytheon Wins $73.9 Million for the Air Force’s F100 Production Programs
In the $73.9 million delivery order, Raytheon will provide spare engines for the Air Force’s F100 Production Programs.
3 Tax Tips to Help You Keep Your Clearance
You have to pay the piper - and you have to file your taxes. Regardless of whether or not you owe money this year, failure to file could create clearance issues.
https://news.clearancejobs.com/2024/04/08/3-tax-tips-to-help-you-keep-your-clearance/
Launch a Space Career with Booz Allen
The space sector is still at a major time of growth. New missions are (literally) taking off at a continual pace, so if you want to put your skills to use to support space, it may help to take th...
https://news.clearancejobs.com/2024/04/08/booz-allen-launch-a-space-career/
10 High Demand Career Fields with Six-Figure Salaries
These careers offer a salary of $100k+, with projections for rapid growth. Both healthcare and tech fields dominate most categories.
https://news.clearancejobs.com/2024/04/08/10-high-demand-career-fields-with-six-figure-salaries/
The Rise of Chief AI Officers: Government Agencies Embrace AI Leadership to Drive Innovation
Federal agencies are now required to appoint a Chief AI Officer as they navigate ethical, security, and talent challenges.
Is There Ever a ‘Good’ Reason to Visit a Hostile Foreign Country?
There was a time not long ago that travel to places like China, Russia, and Iran was a manageable risk for American citizens.
Coming Clean After Lying on the SF-86
It's tempting to lie about something on the SF-86 - especially if you have your own shame or guilt about your past or believe the issue is too minor to bear mentioning.
https://news.clearancejobs.com/2024/04/06/coming-clean-after-lying-on-the-sf-86/
General Dynamics Wins $518.8 Million Army Contract for Stryker System Technical Support
Army awarded General Dynamics Land Systems Inc. a $518.8 million Army contract for Stryker system technical support.