As the year sprints along into March, it feels like a time to remember. It was just this time last year when leaders sat around conference tables discussing plans to take everything home. Our younger, more naive selves thought we’d back in about a month, but about a year later, things still aren’t what they were before the emergency brake was pulled. That being said, the world of national security has been impacted but not shutdown. Since spring is the time for new growth and change, it could be a great season to look for a new job.
Contract Opportunities to Watch
| General Dynamics | General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE:GD), has been selected as one of three prime contractors on the U.S. Department of State’s Global Support Strategy (GSS) 2.0 indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract vehicle (IDIQ). The IDIQ, awarded in fourth-quarter 2020, has a total estimated value of up to $3.3 billion over a 10 year period, inclusive of a one-year base period and nine one-year options.
“We have been providing visa-related services to the U.S. Department of State for more than 20 years and look forward to building on this legacy with innovative technical and process solutions to improve service efficiency and customer experience,” said Paul Nedzbala, GDIT senior vice president for the federal civilian division. “The Bureau of Consular Affairs is the department’s public face for the global community, and this contract will provide responsive and efficient consular services to facilitate travel to the United States for millions of people.” |
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Key Employer in the Cleared Industry
| Akima | Akima is a global enterprise powering some of the most critical work in the federal government – from facilities, maintenance, and repair; to information technology; logistics; protective services; systems engineering; mission support; furniture, fixtures & equipment (FF&E); and construction.
Ready for your next challenge? It takes hard work, flexibility, and a team first mentality: Apply today. |
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Cleared Job of the Week
| Graphic Designer | It may seem like the creative world would never collide with the cleared industry, but it happens more than people realize. For every contract to build a product or training, there’s at least one creative member on the team. And with information display being an important component to interpret data, graphic designers or architects play a critical role in the national security world.
In the world of graphic design work, many programs have key roles that need a graphic designer to do everything from designing user interface to logos to websites, to visually displaying data or ideas. Bringing concepts to life visually for end users, clients, and team members requires a strategic side, as well as a creative side. And the good news is that there’s plenty of graphic design work in various spots around the U.S. that requires a security clearance. |
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Growth Opportunities
While the right job might not be on your radar yet, it’s always a good time to brush up your resume or focus in on some personal growth. The spring is a great season to plan out some conferences or reading that can give you an advantage going forward. Maybe your resume could benefit from some certifications or published work. Or maybe you just need to spend a little time networking. The key with your career is to always keep your resume up-to-date, and your eye looking forward for growth opportunities. If you do a little bit of networking and resume updating along the way, it won’t seem so overwhelming when your contract is nearing the end.
