ClearanceJobs Connect Reston

Agenda

8:00-9:00

Registration + Coffee + Breakfast

Kick-Off Keynote

Katie Arrington

Security/Quantum Technology Evangelist at IonQ

Connect Next

Art Zeile

CEO, DHI Group Inc. - Dice.com and ClearanceJobs.com

10:00-10:40

Generative AI in the IC

Amber Nicholas Romero

Principal Account Exec - National Security, AWS

Sean Batir

Global Head of Mission Innovation, AWS

Larry Taxson

Capabilities Delivery Executive, Directorate of Digital Innovation (DDI)

10:40-11:00

Break

11:05-11:35

The Four R's of Recruiting - Rebuild, Retool, Reskill, Retain

Jamie Jones Miller

Policy Advisory Board Member, ClearanceJobs

Terri Powers

Vice President of Global Security Operations Security Operations, Leidos

11:35-12:05

Future of ClearanceJobs

Alex Schildt

President, ClearanceJobs

12:05-1:00

Lunch

4:00-4:15

Secret Squirrel Awards

4:15-5:00

ClearanceJobs + Cocktails

Let all of your cleared hiring and workforce insights culminate as you ruminate with your colleagues and new cleared collaborators for our open bar happy hour. Snacks, security clearance insights, conversation, and cocktails.

Adversity to Advantage: How Your Biggest Struggle Can Be Your Biggest Advantage

Liz Schweigert

Senior Technology Executive, NVIDIA

Jon Rosenwasser

Founder and CEO of Four Corners Analysis

Peter Kant

Chairman and CEO, Enabled Intelligence, Inc

1:45-2:15

Recruiting the Intelligence Community: What Every Talent Leader Should Know

Mike Mears

Former Chief of Human Capital, CIA

Mary Rose McCaffery

Former, CSO, NG, and Director of Security, CIA.

Renee Novakoff

Deputy Director of Defense Intelligence, Department of Defense, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security

Valerie Kerben

President of Vetting Konsultants

2:15-2:45

Break

2:45-3:15

Recruiting Tactics 2026

Tommy Weinert

Founder, Mount Indie

3:15-4:00

Live Recording: The Unredacted Podcast

Brian Drake

Federal Chief Technology Officer at Accrete AI and Co Host of The Unredacted Podcast

Charlie Sowell

CEO, SE&M Solutions LLC

1:00-1:45

Metrics That Matter: How to Bring Data Into the Recruiting Conversation

Chris Werner

Sales Engineer, ClearanceJobs

Adam Avitabile

Manager, Recruiting & Talent Management, Ridgeline International

Brian Harris

VP Talent Acquisition, CACI

1:45-2:15

Mission Ready: Supporting Veteran Mental Health Beyond Transition

Kristin Sargent

Government BD Executive, Sargent Initiatives

Aaron Knowles

ClearanceJobs editorial writer

Phoebe Wells

PR & Partnerships Manager, ClearanceJobs

2:15-2:45

Break

2:45-3:15

CMMC for Recruiters

Mark Chase

Head of Product & Engineering, ClearanceJobs

John Nolan

VP of Compliance, ISI

3:15-4:00

The Future of Defense: Regional Strategies for Growth and Innovation

Kali Luthra

Klaim Enterprises, CEO & Owner

Luke Shabro

Founder & CEO, Wayfinder Strategies

Felicity Amos

Board Advisor, Janes

9:00-10:00

DCSA

10:00-10:30

How Recruiters Should Talk to Security

10:30-11:00

Break

11:00-11:30

CSO Panel

Charlie Sowell

CEO, SE&M Solutions LLC

Mike Londregan

Security & Insider Threat @ Google Public Sector

Michelle Lambiasi

VP & Chief Security Officer, SAIC

11:30-12:00

NSC 101: How the White House Makes National Security Policy

Ellen Knight

Senior Director, Executive Office of the President

Tanya Ballard Brown

Executive Editor of Government Executive

12:00-1:00

Lunch

1:00-1:30

DOHA Update

Perry Russell-Hunter

Director of Defense Office of Hearing and Appeals (DOHA)

1:30-2:00

Trust but Verify - Background Checks and Identity Validation in the Cleared Workforce

Amanda Egan

Senior Director, Program Management, Peraton

Jim Onusko

Director, Strategic Solutions at LexisNexis Special Services, Inc.

10:00-10:30

GovCon Recruiting Best Practices using ClearanceJobs and AgileATS

Laken Kennedy

Product Manager, ClearanceJobs

Chris Werner

Sales Engineer, ClearanceJobs

10:30-11:00

Break

11:00-12:00

Maximizing Engagement with Candidates in ClearanceJobs

Chelsea Bright

Client Sucess Manager at ClearanceJobs

Mary Jane Halder

Senior Client Success Partner, ClearanceJobs

12:00-1:00

Lunch

1:00-1:45

Behind the Roadmap: What's New in ClearanceJobs (and What's Next)

ClearanceJobs Product Team

1:45-2:00

Small Break

2:00-3:00

Recruiter Roundtable: Shape the Roadmap

ClearanceJobs Product Team

ClearanceJobs Connect FAQs

General Questions

Who can register to attend?

Registration is currently limited to 200 attendees and priority will be given to current ClearanceJobs customers and invited guests.

Want to become a customer? Request a Demo

Is there a map of the conference rooms?

Yes!

How much does it cost to attend?

We remain committed to keeping costs low and offering this year's two-day conference for just $399 to attend. Individuals interested in attending just the second-day security briefing may attend for $199.

Will food and beverages be provided?

Uh, of course – and cocktails! Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks are all included with your registration. And a special networking happy hour from 4:30 -5:30 you won’t want to miss!

Do I have to attend the full day?

Due to limited registration, we’re asking those who RSVP to commit to the full day where possible. Life happens, but this is a day of networking you won’t want to miss.

Is there a virtual option?

We will not be offering a virtual option, in order to maximize participation and engagement on site. But highlights of sessions will be made available after the event.

What's the refund policy?

If you find you are unable to attend, please email editor@clearancejobs.com. Cancellations closer than 48 hours to the event that aren't due to illness are NOT eligible for a refund.

Where can I park?

There are two parking garages that we suggest using.

1) Park directly at the Hyatt Regency.

2) Park at the nearby Reston Town Center.

No parking validation.

What is the dress code?

Casual/Business Casual - wear what you feel comfortable in for a day of learning and networking. Pants required; Zoom shirt optional. :)

What hotel can I stay at?

We are happy to provide discounted room rates at the Hyatt Regency in Reston, VA.

Book a discounted room

Cleared Recruiting Resources

Resources

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Federal Training

SF182

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Agenda

Registration + Coffee + Breakfast

Kick-Off Keynote

Connect Next

Generative AI in the IC

Break

The Four R's of Recruiting - Rebuild, Retool, Reskill, Retain

Future of ClearanceJobs

Lunch

Secret Squirrel Awards

ClearanceJobs + Cocktails

Adversity to Advantage: How Your Biggest Struggle Can Be Your Biggest Advantage

Recruiting the Intelligence Community: What Every Talent Leader Should Know

Break

Recruiting Tactics 2026

Live Recording: The Unredacted Podcast

Metrics That Matter: How to Bring Data Into the Recruiting Conversation

Mission Ready: Supporting Veteran Mental Health Beyond Transition

Break

CMMC for Recruiters

The Future of Defense: Regional Strategies for Growth and Innovation

DCSA

How Recruiters Should Talk to Security

Break

CSO Panel

NSC 101: How the White House Makes National Security Policy

Lunch

DOHA Update

Trust but Verify - Background Checks and Identity Validation in the Cleared Workforce

GovCon Recruiting Best Practices using ClearanceJobs and AgileATS

Break

Maximizing Engagement with Candidates in ClearanceJobs

Lunch

Behind the Roadmap: What's New in ClearanceJobs (and What's Next)

Small Break

Recruiter Roundtable: Shape the Roadmap

RESERVE YOUR SEAT

ClearanceJobs Connect FAQs

General Questions

Who can register to attend?

Is there a map of the conference rooms?

How much does it cost to attend?

Will food and beverages be provided?

Do I have to attend the full day?

Is there a virtual option?

What's the refund policy?

Where can I park?

What is the dress code?

What hotel can I stay at?

Cleared Recruiting Resources

Resources

Federal Training

SF182