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Leidos QTC Health Services has launched a new Military & Spouse Hiring Initiative webpage - bringing job opportunities and support together in one place for the military community 🤝 This resource is designed for #Veterans, transitioning service members, Guard and Reserve personnel, and #MilitarySpouses, offering information on mentorship opportunities, remote-friendly roles, and career pathways that reflect the realities of military life. Explore and share to help connect someone to a meaningful opportunity 👉 http://ms.spr.ly/6044Qy1Zu #VeteranCareers #MilSpouseCareers #Leidos #LeidosQTCHealthServices

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As agencies and defense contractors race to build a future-ready workforce, AI tools are playing a growing role in talent acquisition. #recruiting #govcon

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"Clearance Friendly Resume Tips" A cleared resume follows a very different standard than a public one. Recruiters focus on clearance status and dates, polygraph type, agency familiarity, mission-aligned skills, and availability for onsite work. These details help determine eligibility and how fast someone can move through screening. Oversharing classified work, overstating your clearance, or adding unnecessary program specifics only complicates that process. The goal is simple: present accurate, clean information that supports adjudication and contract fit. More on how we help teams hire cleared talent: https://lnkd.in/dsVqY2iP #CareerTips #TSCleared #DefenseWorkforce

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Most defense contractors will not talk to you unless you already have an active clearance. We operate differently. OSAAVA Services has the ability to sponsor security clearances for the right candidates. That means if you have the background, the character record, and the technical foundation the absence of an existing clearance does not automatically disqualify you from working in the defense space. Here is who clearance sponsorship is actually right for. Veterans with military IT, cyber, signals, or intelligence backgrounds who separated without a civilian clearance transfer. You built the experience inside the uniform. The pathway to doing that work in the civilian defense sector exists, it just requires the right employer willing to initiate the process. Defense IT professionals with clean records and strong technical backgrounds who have been working adjacent to the cleared space but never had an employer willing to sponsor them. The investigation takes time. The right role is worth it. What makes someone a strong sponsorship candidate is straightforward, a clean financial record, no significant foreign contacts or travel concerns, a technical background relevant to the role, and a history that reflects the kind of judgment the government is looking for when it extends that level of trust. Clearance sponsorship is not a guarantee. Not every background qualifies and we will tell you that honestly. But if you have never explored whether you are eligible that conversation is worth having. If this describes you or someone you know reach out directly and make sure to share this post so it can find someone who needs it. 📩 Recruiting@osaavaservices.com

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Dave Julazadeh, Lt Gen (Ret), USAF, joined Jake Frazer on the latest episode of The Future of GovCon to discuss how the changing character of warfare is reshaping opportunities for industry, NATO, and the broader defense ecosystem. As the former Deputy Chief of Staff for Capability Development at NATO Allied Command Transformation and now COO of BENS (Business Executives for National Security), Dave brings a unique perspective on where defense innovation is headed and why the West must dramatically accelerate its innovation cycle. If you work in defense, GovCon, dual-use technology, AI, autonomy, space, or transatlantic security, this is a conversation worth listening to. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/dTw4Ptrp

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🚀 Excited to share that we’re building a partnership with Rice University, one of the nation’s premier STEM institutions! Rice has a long and proud history of space innovation,hosting President Kennedy’s historic “Moon speech,” contributing land that became NASA’s Johnson Space Center, and producing more than a dozen astronauts. Its Rice Space Institute and strong programs in engineering, natural sciences, and nanotechnology place it at the forefront of cutting-edge research that aligns directly with the Space Force’s mission. What makes Rice such a powerful partner is more than just prestige, it’s the talent pipeline of bright, innovative students, the culture of research excellence, and its deep ties to aerospace and defense. From collaborating with the Air Force Research Laboratory on nanotechnology to hosting the National Security Innovation Network, Rice is helping shape the future of national security and space exploration. This partnership strengthens our ability to connect with top-tier STEM minds who are ready to innovate, lead, and advance the mission of the U.S. Space Force. Rice Sports Properties Rice University 🛰️

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The pace of innovation in autonomous and hybrid maritime systems continues to accelerate. Open dialogue across the US Navy, United States Marine Corps, and SAIC is critical to turning emerging technology into mission-ready capability. #WEST2026

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From Army Service to Aerospace Engineering ✈️ StandardAero is proud to support military professionals in their transition to civilian careers through Career Transition Partnership (CTP) career fairs. We were thrilled to connect with talented individuals like Tom Sweeney, who, after six years of service in the Army, most recently as an Aircraft Engineering Officer working on the Watchkeeper UAS, knew he wanted to stay in the engineering field, with a focus on aviation. “The Career Transition Partnership (CTP) played a vital role in helping me navigate my transition. At a CTP event in Bournemouth, I had the chance to connect with several companies, including StandardAero. After a productive discussion, I was invited to visit the Fleetlands site, where I soon interviewed for a role in the Engineering team,” Tom shares. Now, Tom is proud to serve as an Engineering team member at StandardAero, applying the skills and experience gained in the military to support the success of our aerospace operations. “The support from CTP, along with the opportunity at StandardAero, made my transition seamless, and I’m excited for this new chapter in my career,” he adds. We’re committed to offering meaningful career opportunities for military professionals transitioning to civilian life. Join us at an upcoming CTP career fair to learn more about opportunities with StandardAero and how we’re supporting veterans in their journey: 📍 CTP Newbury Employment Fair – June 18 📍 CTP Bournemouth Employment Fair – September 10 https://lnkd.in/eRabdTFq We look forward to connecting with talented individuals and helping more veterans build fulfilling careers in aerospace. #CareerTransition #Veterans #Aerospace #StandardAero #MilitaryToCivilian #Leadership #NewOpportunities

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Considering a career in defense? A security clearance could be your biggest competitive edge. In our latest blog post, we explore why clearance matters, how it impacts your career options, and what steps you can take to get started in the cleared space. Read the full post here: https://lnkd.in/e8JYs3eD #DefenseIndustry #SecurityClearance #AerospaceJobs #CareerGrowth #ClearedJobs #TheStructuresCompany

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New Opportunity with SOCOM You Shouldn’t Ignore The SOF Global Services Delivery (SOFGSD) opportunity from the United States Special Operations Command is shaping up to be a major multi-billion dollar IDIQ supporting global operations, infrastructure, and mission enablement. This is still in the Sources Sought stage, which means one thing: The real opportunity right now is positioning If you’re a contractor in IT, logistics, or mission support: This is the time to start teaming conversations Identify prime/sub roles early Align capabilities before the RFP drops Opportunities like this are rarely won at the RFP stage; they’re won months in advance through capture strategy and partnerships. If you're tracking this or planning to pursue similar SOCOM work, let's connect. Full details: governmentcontractinc.com Let’s connect: https://lnkd.in/gEtWFZ9t #GovCon #FederalContracting #SOCOM #DoDContracts #CaptureManagement #Teaming #BusinessDevelopment #ProposalStrategy #DefenseIndustry #SmallBusinessGovCon

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Leidos Holdings, said on Tuesday the US Army has awarded ​a $2.7 billion contract to the ‌defense contractor to move its hypersonic weapons from prototype development into production. The deal combines Leidos' Thermal ​Protection Shield program, which provides ​the technology to protect hypersonic weapons from ‌extreme ⁠heat and pressure during flight, with its Common Hypersonic Glide Body (CHGB) program. The CHGB program makes the ​body for ​a ⁠long-range hypersonic missile called "Dark Eagle", which the U.S. Army ​and Navy successfully tested, in ​March. Integrating ⁠these programs will help reduce production timelines and ensure a reliable ⁠supply ​of components to meet ​operational demands, Leidos said. ITP (International Talent Partnership) #Leidos #USArmy #Defense #HypersonicWeapons

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𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗻 𝗢𝗔𝗦𝗜𝗦+ 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲. 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗘: $28M IC task order. Three-letter agency. Zero timeline flexibility. 30 Full Scope Polygraph (FSP) roles. Stakes? $100M+ in future work hinged on nailing the CPARS rating. 𝗢𝗟𝗗 𝗪𝗔𝗬: Post on ClearanceJobs. Sift 100s of bad resumes. Phone screens. Interviews. Offers. Pray no counteroffers. Avg FSP hire: 120-150 days. They had 90 days. For 30 spots. Impossible math. 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗙𝗧𝗘𝗗: Partnered with a cleared talent firm with active FSP networks. 3-tier QA on every submission. Exclusive candidate access no prime competition. 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗦: 30/30 filled in 67 days (23 early). 96% interview-to-hire. 31 subs, 30 hires (1 replaced instantly). Early contract start. Stunned client. Exceptional CPARS on staffing. 𝗖𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝘃𝘀. 𝗪𝗜𝗡: $𝟱𝟲𝟮𝗞 (𝟯𝟬 𝘅 $𝟭𝟴.𝟳𝟱𝗞 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝘀) 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱:  • $28M on-time contract  • Exceptional CPARS (not Marginal)  • Preferred vendor status  • $100M+ pipeline  • Recruiter sanity 𝗟𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗢𝗡: Not luck infrastructure. Top contractors build cleared partnerships before crises. They know their limits. 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗦: Could you staff 30 FSPs in 90 days? Test it. If "struggle," what's your fix now? 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁-https://lnkd.in/gDNd5qe4 CCS Global Tech client win, Q1 2026 #FederalContracting #FullScopePolygraph #OASISPlus #IntelligenceCommunity #CPARS #ClearedTalent

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DARPA’s ML2P program is calling on industry to help design “energy-aware” machine learning models that can still deliver strong performance. #clearancejobs #nationalsecurity

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Feeling stuck or unchallenged at work? Learn how to spot the signs you’ve outgrown your role—and get actionable tips to move forward without burning bridges. #clearancejobs #nationalsecurity

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General Dynamics to Bolster Defense at US Army Bases General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) has signed a $580-million deal to maintain the security and readiness of US Army bases. This task order encompasses Integrated Base Defense Sustainment Support tasks required to preserve the operational availability of radars, sensors, and cameras that protect installations, their personnel, and infrastructure. These perception systems are critical to inhibit or counter unauthorized access and surveillance, malicious unmanned aerial system activities, and cyberattacks.

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SkillBridge has undergone significant changes for the Air Force, necessitating an adaptation in hiring models. This week, the Air Force transitioned from a flat 180-day SkillBridge model to rank-based participation limits, imposing higher approval thresholds, especially for senior NCOs and officers. Why this matters: For employers: - Longer SkillBridge internships are no longer reliable. - Senior-level candidates may only be available for 60–90 days, pending approval. - Increased approval friction raises the risk of delays in start dates and completion. - Hiring strategies that rely on extended “try-before-you-hire” cycles will face increased pressure. For transitioning Airmen: - There will be less time with higher expectations and faster execution. - Junior enlisted personnel gain priority access, while senior members will face stricter scrutiny. - Success hinges on the rapid translation of skills into tangible business value. SkillBridge is not disappearing, but it is becoming shorter, sharper, and more selective. At CareerCircle, we are proactively addressing these changes. Our solutions do not rely on lengthy SkillBridge timelines. We emphasize: - Skills-based matching rather than time-based internships. - Role-ready candidates who can contribute swiftly. - Direct placement and short-cycle pathways (60/90/120 days) tailored to employer needs. - Employer outcomes, regardless of SkillBridge participation. The shift is evident: duration matters less, while speed to productivity is increasingly vital. CareerCircle is designed to thrive in this new reality.

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