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“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 to DOE is a straightforward process.

“The DOD Secret is equivalent to an L and the DOD's Top Secret is equivalent to a Q. The reciprocity or conversion, if you have an active clearance going to the same level can occur in as little as a matter of weeks, and maybe another month or two to go up a level. If you have an inactive DOD clearance, it's most likely a similar timeframe as obtaining a clearance for the first time. Right now it's taking about an average of three to six months to get an L and about six to 12 months to get a Q.”

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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 Kuhn, Managing Partner at Tully Rinckey PLLC.

“In the military, if you lose your security clearance, you lose your career. Is this something that you want to self-report? If it's too late, and they've already presented you with the information, if you disclose more information in an attempt to mitigate the concerns, is it going to cost you your military career? Whereas a civilian might just walk away from their security clearance and say, I really don't want to go through this, I don't need this clearance, and if I give them more details it's going to implicate me in more crimes and I'm going to go to jail. So I'm just gonna go get a different job.”

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“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 work requiring polygraphs, their portfolio is expanding to include some non-poly work as well. Learn about their $12k yearly bonus for waived healthcare benefits.

“As an employee, because you've given us a lot of commitment, we actually developed a retention bonus. Other bonuses are really based on performance and outstanding contributions to CTI. We really recognize our employees for what they do for us. We've given over $3 million dollars in bonuses in the last 10 years.”

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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 about how they build relationships. For me personally, I could really care less about your technical skills. Unless you're coming to us with say a Fortinet, NSE level 6, 7 or 8. Then, yeah, I'm wild about your skills. But it's all about, are you trainable? Or do you come with the skill set? If you come with the skill set, wow, then I'm super impressed.”

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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 schedules or internal mobility to avoid burnout. Plus, we cover why it’s important to know your worth in the marketplace.

“I'm very passionate about the navigation of a salary conversation. It's awkward. It's awkward for everyone. It's awkward for the person asking and the person that has to answer. Compensation at the end of the day is something that's very personal to an individual. So what are your skills? What's your experience? What's your education and training? And then what does the job require you to do? And then kind of place your value.”

Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/silveredge-flexibility-and-internal-mobility-podcast/

This special Bonus Episode of our podcast gives detailed advice on leveraging social networks for a more strategic cleared job search.

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