It’s hard enough for recruiters to sift through candidates to find the perfect fit. In the national security space, you don’t just have to be concerned with skills and qualifications, but integrity and criminal history, as well. The focus on background checks is high post-Snowden, but it is a balancing act when decisions based on background checks can open up an employer to more liability. A recent article outlines Equal Opportunity Employment guidelines which include limitations on limiting hiring based solely on a criminal record or credit score. The solution? Hire already cleared candidates.
One group that might not have a criminal history or bad credit but sure has its share of employment challenges – recent college grads. A recent AP survey found that over 50 percent of college grads are unemployed or working in jobs that don’t require the degree that just likely landed them into a pile of debt. But just like real estate is all about the right location, better employment prospects are all about picking the right degree. The survey found that one-third of grads are picking poorly when it comes to college majors, choosing degrees that lack good job prospects to begin with.
Who’s Acquiring
Astronics Corporation, a global aerospace and defense industries provider, has acquired PECO Inc. PECO is an aerospace provider and has longstanding relationships with many aerospace customers, such as Boeing.
Deltek continues its strategic growth with the acquisition of Acumen. Acumen provided program management solutions and services. Not only can Deltek provide people planning and time and expense reporting, it now adds project planning, analytics and risk management solutions.
Six3 Systems has not been acquired yet, but the buyout firm GTCR LLC is looking to sell. Six3 Systems supports the Department of Defense and the security intelligence community. Potential buyers could include Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Boeing, TASC, and Booz Allen Hamilton. Despite defense spending cuts and sequestration, Six3 Systems niche market and specialized technology has helped the company survive and experience revenue growth.
Who’s Hiring
Sigmatech Inc, a defense services company based in Huntsville, Ala., is hiring up to 25 people at its new location in Hartford County, Md. The Maryland office will focus on supporting the U.S. Army at Aberdeen Proving Ground. In addition to its headquarters in Alabama, Sigmatech Inc. also has an office in Arlington, Va.
Who’s Moving
Client/Server Software Solutions Inc. (CSSS.NET) has moved its headquarters to Washington, D.C. The company’s Nebraska office will remain open as an operations center. CSSS.NET is a woman-owned small business. The move was a strategic decision to grow its business in cybersecurity and cloud computing work.
