ClearanceJobs Connect 2025 Colorado Springs

What is ClearanceJobs Connect?

ClearanceJobs Connect Colorado Springs⛰️ is an innovative day of in-person keynotes and hands-on-keys strategic 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!

🏨Exclusive Hotel Rates for Attendees: Click HERE

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.

Convince My Boss!

8:00-9:00

Registration + Coffee + Breakfast

9:00-9:30

Kickoff Keynote

9:30-10:00

Emerging Trends in Technical Recruiting

Art Zeile

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

10:00-10:40

To Infinity - and Your Job! Hiring in the Aerospace Sector

10:40-11:00

Break

11:00-11:30

ClearanceJobs: A New Dimension

Alex Schildt

President, ClearanceJobs

11:30-12:00

Nooks: Introducing the Next Stage of SCIFs

1:00-3:00

Hands on Keys: Candidates in Your Inbox Inside the only recruiting system built for the cleared space

Step inside the only sourcing and recruiting system built exclusively for the cleared space. In this hands-on session, we’ll break down the ShadowLabs approach—designed by recruiters, for recruiters operating in the most competitive hiring environment in the country.

We’ll walk through real strategies that deliver cleared candidates, not just clicks. You’ll leave with tactics you can use immediately, a deeper understanding of ClearanceJobs, and a blueprint for recruiting that actually works in GOVCON.

Takeaways and Key Topics Covered:

✅ What makes cleared recruiting different

✅ The Bulls Eye Sourcing Method: why most sourcing is noise, and how to target exactly who you need

✅ How to get cleared candidates to write back: Cold outreach strategies that build trust fast

✅ Real-world breakdown of ClearanceJobs.com:

The hidden filters you’re not using
Messaging techniques that outperform the mass-blast
How to turn passive candidates into hires

✅ Interview prep, trust building, and closing strategies tailored for GOVCON candidates

✅ Agile Sourcing Ops: How to structure your recruiting workflow and eliminate wasted motion to deliver cleared talent faster

Tommy Weinert

Founder, Mount Indie

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?

How much does it cost to attend?

Registration is $499 for our two-day event, but early-bird pricing is available through January and reduces the price to $399.

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 welcome reception from 6-7:30 on March 12 and a networking happy hour from 4:30 -5:30 on March 13 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?

Yes, self-parking is $38.00 per day and valet parking is $44.00 per day.

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 Catamaran Resort and Hotel Mission Bay, where the conference is being held. Use the following booking link to obtain the discounted rate, which is available for the nights of Monday, March 10 through Saturday, March 15.

https://www.catamaranresort.com/groupcode?code=CJCW25

Cleared Recruiting Resources

Resources

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

Federal Training

SF182

The Standard Form-182 (SF-182) is the Request, Authorization, Agreement and Certification for Training Form, which is used to document instances of completed military and civilian employee training for Federal Government and Military personnel.

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