Clearance Job

Connect 2025

Sept 18 | 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Sept 19 | 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Hyatt Regency Reston
Reston, VA (map)

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ClearanceJobs Connect brings together leading recruiters in the national security space for a jam-packed day of networking, learning, and connecting with other professionals working to fill the jobs that safeguard our nation.

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What is ClearanceJobs Connect?

ClearanceJobs Connect is a full day of in-person strategic and innovative sessions by leaders in the national security community and defense industry. Expand your cleared recruiting skills, create meaningful connections, learn from experts, and have fun!

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Talent acquisition professionals hiring for the national security community with a focus on recruiting cleared professionals.

WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?

ClearanceJobs Connect is the ONLY event focused on security cleared recruiting, and features government speakers from DOHA and DCSA. You will learn the latest security clearance policies, the most innovative cleared recruiting ideas, and an opportunity to network with fellow secret squirrel recruiters.

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ClearanceJobs Connect 2025 will help you toward recertification!
By attending ClearanceJobs Connect earn

7  SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs)
4 NCMS ISP Credits 

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Agenda

8:00-9:00

Registration + Coffee + Breakfast

Location: Grand Ballroom

Sponsored By: KBR
9:00-9:30

Kick-Off Keynote

ClearanceJobs Policy Advisory Board

Jamie Jones Miller

Jamie Jones Miller

Policy Advisory Board Member, ClearanceJobs
Ellen McCarthy

Ellen McCarthy

Policy Advisory Board Member, ClearanceJobs
Charlie Phalen

Charlie Phalen

Policy Advisory Board Member, ClearanceJobs
Bob Sharp

Bob Sharp

Policy Advisory Board Member, ClearanceJobs
Sponsored By: MC Dean
9:35-10:00

Emerging Trends in Technical Recruiting

To AI and beyond - what does it take to be successful in today's high tech hiring market?

Art Zeile

Art Zeile

CEO, DHI Group Inc.  - Dice.com and ClearanceJobs.com
10:00-10:40

Leading Through Chaos

Leadership is fundamental for any role - how can hiring managers and security professionals lead with integrity in a challenging federal environment?

COL Kris Saling

COL Kris Saling

Army Officer and Author
Steve Leonard

Steve Leonard

News Site Contributor, ClearanceJobs
10:40-11:00

Break

11:05-11:35

ClearanceJobs: Next Generation

The hiring market is changing. Learn how we will continue to come alongside the cleared talent community to drive results to your company or agency. 

Alex Schildt

Alex Schildt

President, ClearanceJobs
11:35-12:05

Recruitment Tactics

Tommy Weinert

Tommy Weinert

Founder, Mount Indie

12:05-1:00

Lunch

Location: Grand Ballroom

Sponsored By: Peratgon
4:00-4:15

ClearanceJobs Community 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.

                     

Sponsored By: Xcelerate
1:00-1:45

Making Cleared Careers Cool Again

1:45-2:15

AI Tactics and Tips In the Recruitment Process

2:15-2:45

Break

2:45-3:15

Mental Health for National Security Professionals

Phoebe Wells

Phoebe Wells

PR & Partnerships Manager, ClearanceJobs
Alex Snider

Alex Snider

MindfulFed Co-Founder; Program Manager, White House Leadership Development Program
3:15-4:00

Beyond the Data: Leverage Metrics to Improve Your Recruiting Program

Jill Hamilton

Jill Hamilton

Content Director, ClearanceJobs
Jeff Paul

Jeff Paul

 Talent Acquisition Leader at DeNOVO Solutions
Elizabeth Mashakas

Elizabeth Mashakas

SVP Talent Acquisition, BlueHalo (an AV company)
1:00-1:45

Highly Cleared and Highly Skilled Talent Development

Yolanda Reid

Yolanda Reid

Associate Partner, IBM
1:45-2:15

Legal Concerns in Federal Contracting

Elizabeth Baker Pham

Elizabeth Baker Pham

Security Clearance and Employment Attorney, Partner at Kalijarvi, Chuzi, Newman & Fitch, P.C.
John Berry

John Berry

Founding Partner, Berry & Berry, PLLC
2:15-2:45

Break

2:45-3:15

How to Make a Cyber Hire

Debbie Sallis

Debbie Sallis

Executive Director, The Cyber Guild
3:15-4:00

What the Experts Want Cleared Recruiters to Know

Panos Dimitriades

Panos Dimitriades

Talent Acquisition Leader, Leidos
Cory Klein

Cory Klein

COO, Tru-Vetting
Kristin Sargent

Kristin Sargent

Government BD Executive, Sargent Initiatives
9:00-9:30

David Cattler

David Cattler

David Cattler

Director, Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA)
9:30-10:00

Matt Eanes

Matthew Eanes

Matthew Eanes

Director, Performance Accountability Council, Program Management Office
10:00-10:30

Perry Russell-Hunter

Perry Russell-Hunter

Perry Russell-Hunter

Director of Defense Office of Hearing and Appeals (DOHA)

10:30-11:00

Break

11:00-11:30

Director, Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO)

Michael Thomas

Michael Thomas

Director, Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO)

11:30-12:00

Mark Frownfelter

Mark Frownfelter

Mark Frownfelter

Acting Director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC)

 

12:00-1:00

Lunch

1:00-1:20

Securing the Nation, Empowering the Mission: A National Security Journey

Victor B. Minella

Victor B. Minella

Former Deputy Undersecretary of the Navy
Wendy Kay

Wendy Kay

Director, ThinkTek
1:20-2:00

Suitability Panel

Brett Mencin

Brett Mencin

VP Personnel Security, Xcelerate Solutions
2:00-3:00

CSO Panel

1:45-2:15

ClearanceJobs Live

Ready to engage passive candidates? Learn how to connect through Live, an online livestreaming platform designed exclusively for the cleared community.

Location: Lake Fairfax

2:15-2:45

Break

2:45-4:00

AMA with ClearanceJobs Product & Customer Success

Ask Us Anything! Walk away knowing how to fully utilize our best features to hit the ground running.

Location: Lake Fairfax

RESERVE YOUR SEAT

 

ClearanceJobs Connect FAQs

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

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We’re launching our 4rd ClearanceJobs Connect conference. This year the cost is $399 to attend.
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!
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.
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.
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. 

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. 

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

We are happy to provide discounted room rates at the Hyatt Regency in Reston, VA where ClearanceJobs Connect is held. 

Book a discounted room

Find additional cleared recruiting resources covering security-cleared compensation, virtual onboarding, teleworking, recruitment marketing, security clearance process, and interview questions. Access now! 
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