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  • Tips for Federal Workers Dealing with Reductions and Restructuring

    Tips for Federal Workers Dealing with Reductions and Restructuring
    Feb 17 2025
    In the midst of massive restructuring across the federal government, federal workers may be wondering how to cope with the massive changes. Jill Hamilton, senior editor of ClearanceJobs joins the program to talk about the influx of news and changes. For federal workers in the national security space it's important to follow specific agency guidance and not get caught up in negative headlines. For federal workers looking for another spot for water cooler talk, commentary, and job opportunities, ClearanceJobs recently launched FedWork.net. The federal forum had been in the works since Federal Soup shuddered its pages. The hope is it can be another resource, in addition to the many out there, to help federal workers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    28 min
  • Bringing Better Technology Into Government and How Your Job Search is Like Online Dating

    Bringing Better Technology Into Government and How Your Job Search is Like Online Dating
    Feb 14 2025
    Virtualization and big data aren't new - but the government's use of these technologies in different ways largely is. Jared Shepard, President and CEO of Hypori comes on the show to discuss how the U.S. government and industry are both working together to make their security posture stronger - and more accessible. He also discusses his nonprofit Warriors Ethos. In the second half of the show Sean Bigley and Lindy Kyzer of ClearanceJobs discuss the modern job search process - and the pros and cons of the controversial trend of comparing your job search to online dating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    28 min
  • Former CIA Operative Talks About Getting 'Off the X' and Out of Your Comfort Zone

    Former CIA Operative Talks About Getting 'Off the X' and Out of Your Comfort Zone
    Jan 16 2025
    Author and former CIA operative Michele Rigby Assad joins the show to discuss her book 'Get Off the X'. It's Assad's second book, and shares stories from the CIA that can help you face your hurdles, find your purpose and live authentically. In the second half of the show, Sean Bigley and Lindy Kyzer of ClearanceJobs discuss how legal run-ins could affect your clearance eligibility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    28 min
  • New National Security Data and Policy Institute Helps the IC Engage Outside Experts on Data

    New National Security Data and Policy Institute Helps the IC Engage Outside Experts on Data
    Dec 27 2024
    The Office of the Director of National Intelligence recently announced the new National Security Data and Policy Institute, a first of its kind partnership enabled by the support of congress and now housed at the University of Virginia. Charles Luftig, Deputy Director of National Intelligence for Policy and Capabilities joins us on the show to discuss the new initiative and how it exemplifies the current focus areas of the IC. The institute allows new opportunities for experts across industry, government, and the non-profit sector to bring emerging ideas around data and security into the IC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    28 min
  • Security Clearance Reform 20 Years in the Making

    Security Clearance Reform 20 Years in the Making
    Dec 16 2024
    Happy 20th anniversary of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act (IRTPA) to all who celebrate! Despite being signed into law 20 years ago, many of the key provisions related to the security clearance process are still issues today, including: Slow security clearance processing times Lack of reciprocity Need for better technology/security clearance systems of record Trust across IC agencies and government departments when it comes to investigation quality/transfer of trust Trusted Workforce 2.0 aims to assist in many of these categories - but as policy becomes practice, will agencies step up to make sure progress happens? Jill Hamilton and Lindy Kyzer of ClearanceJobs discuss key reform efforts that have been a work in progress for the past 20 years- and where they are today. In the second half of the show, Sean Bigley and Lindy Kyzer discuss how to avoid making yourself a target for adversaries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    28 min
  • Job Transitions for Political Appointees

    Job Transitions for Political Appointees
    Nov 30 2024
    A change in presidential administrations doesn't just mean new policies and priorities in government - it also means new political appointees coming in and others moving out. Grant Haver, a former political appointee in the Department of Homeland Security, knows first-hand the experience of transitioning out of federal government, and the sprint of service political appointees take on. He created a resume bank for presidential employees who served with Team 46. He joins the show to talk about what it's like to serve as a political appointee, why they bring unique skills that can be advantageous across the private sector, and why employers should look to former political appointees for job openings. Like federal employees or service members transitioning, political appointees face specific rules about what jobs they can pursue. Political appointees should heed any advice provided in out-briefings, but take full advantage of career resources like ClearanceJobs.com to help them connect with employers and find government and contract opportunities that match their skillsets. In the second half of the show Lindy Kyzer and Sean Bigley discuss employee monitoring - and why anyone using a work-issued device should expect that their activity and browsing history can be tracked (holiday shoppers have less to be concerned about than those who choose to do activities that are a little more...naughty this holiday season). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    28 min
  • How the Trump Administration Could Affect Clearance Policy

    How the Trump Administration Could Affect Clearance Policy
    Nov 15 2024
    The Trump Administration is announcing cabinet and senior staff appointments, and setting the tone for a new Administration. But what impact, if any, could the new president have on security clearance policy and personnel vetting reform efforts. Sean Bigley and Lindy Kyzer of ClearanceJobs discuss the role of the White House on clearance policy and process, and why personnel vetting is largely a bipartisan issue that crosses administrations. What could change, however, are some procedural processes are adjudication, and with a new focus on government efficiency and reform, perhaps further movement in efforts that would help increase mobility, reciprocity and transparency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    28 min
  • Personnel Vetting 2.0: National Security and the Future of Vetting with the Honorable Sue Gordon

    Personnel Vetting 2.0: National Security and the Future of Vetting with the Honorable Sue Gordon
    Oct 28 2024
    The Honorable Susan M. Gordon, former Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence in a special episode highlighting a recent live conversation on Personnel Vetting 2.0. Joined by President of CANDA Solutions and security expert Andrew Razumovsky and hosted by ClearanceJobs’ Lindy Kyzer, the session dives into updated approaches to personnel vetting and security processes in a fast-paced world. The full discussion includes conversations around the government's attachments to legacy systems and the continued need for SCIF reform and broader accessibility to national security careers across the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    28 min