Clearance Job

Connect 2026 WEST🌴

MAR 24 | 6:00 PM - 7:30PM
MAR 25 | 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Catamaran Resort
San Diego, CA (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.

What is ClearanceJobs Connect?

ClearanceJobs Connect WEST 🌴 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!

🏨Exclusive Hotel Rates for Attendees

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

7  SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs)
NCMS ISP Credits 

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Agenda

6:00-7:30

Welcome Reception

Sponsored By: Xcelerate
8:00-9:00

Registration + Coffee + Breakfast

9:00-9:35

Kick-Off Keynote

Robin Johnson

Robin Johnson

Senior Manager, Military Connected & Veteran Program, Boeing
9:35-10:15

Trust, Talent & the Future of the Cleared Workforce

Alex Schildt

Alex Schildt

President, ClearanceJobs
Lindy Kyzer

Lindy Kyzer

VP of Content & Engagement, ClearanceJobs

Eric Pecinovsky

Eric Pecinovsky

VP of Marketing, ClearanceJobs
Mark Chase

Mark Chase

Head of Product & Engineering, ClearanceJobs
10:15-10:45

Break

10:45-11:30

Quantum, AI & the Future of High Tech Recruiting

11:30-12:00

Cleared Recruiting

Tommy Weinert

Tommy Weinert

Founder, Mount Indie

12:05-1:00

Lunch

1:00-1:45

Olympics of Cleared Recruiting: How to Compete to Win in a Hyper-Competitive Recruiting Landscape

Ryan Kanis

Ryan Kanis

VP of Sales AM, ClearanceJobs
Brittany Shaw

Brittany Shaw

MARCOM Executive, E&M Technologies
1:45-2:30

Security Clearance 2.0

Sina Beaghley

Sina Beaghley

Senior International/Defense Policy Researcher at the RAND Corporation
2:30-3:00

Break

3:00-3:45

Cyber Hiring Priorities for 2026

3:45-4:30

Improving Customer Experience in the Candidate Journey

4:30-5:00

Happy Hour

Sponsored By: TruVetting

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

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

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 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

 

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