At ClearanceJobs Connect West, President Alex Schildt delivered a forward-looking presentation outlining the platform’s growth, current momentum, and bold roadmap for the future. What began in 2002 as a simple job board has evolved into a dynamic career ecosystem that empowers the national security workforce through technology, community, and policy engagement.
Schildt emphasized how ClearanceJobs has transformed over the years—from a one-way job board into a two-way marketplace and now into a trusted platform supporting cleared candidates and employers through content, community, and real-time hiring tools. In the wake of the recent DOGE initiative, Schildt acknowledged industry uncertainty but highlighted growing engagement: job views are up 30% year over year, applications have increased 11%, and 81% of candidates on the platform are actively job hunting.
The keynote also introduced two new initiatives: FedWork.net, a new platform for the broader federal workforce, and a digital magazine focused on national security careers. Both are designed to expand ClearanceJobs’ reach and serve the entire government workforce.
Schildt also detailed the launch of the company’s Security Clearance Policy Advisory Board, featuring top leaders like the Honorable William Evanina, the Honorable Ellen McCarthy, Jamie Jones Miller, Charles Phalen, and Vice Admiral Bob Sharp. The board aims to drive policy solutions that support a resilient and prepared national security workforce.
With expanding staffing services, business development support, and AI-powered insights, Schildt made it clear: ClearanceJobs is committed to innovation. “Agility is the name of the game,” he said. “At ClearanceJobs, we will be ready.”
