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…
December 16, 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…
November 29, 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…
November 15, 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…
October 28, 2024
Building better teams is a key goal across every organization. But all too many fail to put better data and insights into that team building process. A new book by COL Kris Saling, Data-Driven Talent…
October 18, 2024
The federal hiring process is an ongoing topic of conversation. Over the past several years the executive branch has taken several steps to help spotlight the need to transform the federal hiring process. As the…
October 4, 2024
We’re looking ahead to the future of the national security workforce and the policies and processes necessary to grow the workforce of the future. In this special episode, join us for an interview with Kimberly…
September 23, 2024
It’s an easy to toss about myth that if you work for the federal government, your career is virtually indestructible. And while it’s true that federal service offers some protections and provisions at-will employment doesn’t,…
September 2, 2024
Security clearance due process issues and the twisty intersection of employment decisions and security clearance eligibility isn’t a new topic. A new book shines the spotlight on one individual’s issues with the clearance process, and…
August 16, 2024
The federal hiring process can be discouraging for all parties. Applicants often struggle with the black hole and long delays. Hiring managers have to deal with a host of regulatory and policy requirements that affect…
August 4, 2024
If the thought of a polygraph gives you sweaty palms you’re not alone. The polygraph is known to be bunk science, but that hasn’t stopped it as being a part of the Intelligence Community’s employment…
July 19, 2024
Recruiting and talent management in the federal government space remains a hot topic. Fortunately, a number of organizations are working alongside the federal government to enhance and improve the onboarding process and overall workplace culture.…
July 2, 2024
Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) implementation and oversight is barreling toward government agencies and contractors alike. CUI aims to help companies better protect the numerous information that may be sensitive, but not classified. Victoria Pillitteri, manager…
June 24, 2024
The national security workforce needs to onboard the next generation of security talent, but career pathways in the national security space aren’t always linear, and you don’t always find a clear path in a college…
June 7, 2024
