ClearanceJobs Connect 2026 San Antonio

What is ClearanceJobs Connect?

ClearanceJobs Connect San Antonio 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!

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. 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

9:00-10:00

Kickoff Keynote: Merging Vets and Players

Lisa Parmeter

Executive Director, Merging Vets and Players

Cole Wick

NFL Veteran & Marsh McLennan Agency, Vice President

Roland Vandenberg

USMC Veteran & Romeo Echo, Founder

Bremond "Bay Bay" McClinton

NFL Veteran & All Sports Fitness, Owner

10:00-10:40

Pivots and Priorities: Navigating Changing Priorities as a Recruiter

Tony Martinez

Chief Talent Officer, The Recruiting Machine

Rey Domingo

The KEY Community, 501(c)(3) nonprofit

Samantha Domingo

Talent Acquisitions Recruiter & Military Relations Program Manager Lead, Lockheed Martin

10:30-11:00

Break

11:00-11:30

Quantum + Clearances

Kat Wang

Principal Public Sector, SandboxAQ

11:30-12:00

Know Your Source: Counterintelligence Lessons for Trusting AI

Michael McLaughlin

Shareholder & Co-Lead, Cybersecurity and Data Privacy, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC

12:00-1:00

Lunch

1:00-1:20

AI for Recruiters

Eric Pecinovsky

VP of Marketing, ClearanceJobs

1:20-1:45

ClearanceJobs Master Class

Mark Chase

Head of Product & Engineering, ClearanceJobs

1:45-2:30

Mission Is Your Message: Building an Experience That Wins Cleared Talent

Damon Phillips

Senior Vice President, FEDERAL Business Development and Alliances, Eliassen Group

Joe Burrow

Personnel Management Support Specialist, STS Systems Defense, LLC.

8:00-9:00

Session Name

Location: Grand Ballroom

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 $199 for our event.

Will food and beverages be provided?

Uh, of course! Breakfast and lunch are all included with your registration.

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.

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. :)

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.