The year 2025 brought new complexity to the national security workforce. From shifting hiring dynamics to rapid technological acceleration, cleared professionals and recruiters alike navigated an environment that demanded adaptability, resilience, and trust.
Throughout the year, ClearanceJobs convened the cleared community through four ClearanceJobs Connect conferences and multiple career events across the country. These gatherings created space for candid conversations about workforce challenges, emerging technology, and the evolving needs of the mission. More importantly, they reinforced a shared understanding: people remain at the heart of national security.
This year-in-review video captures those moments—leaders on stage, conversations in the hallway, and connections formed across government and industry. Voices from ClearanceJobs leadership, Policy Advisory Board members, and government partners reflect on what 2025 revealed about the cleared ecosystem. While technology continues to reshape recruiting and workforce readiness, trust, partnership, and community remain essential to mission success.
ClearanceJobs’ role extends beyond being a career marketplace. In 2025, the focus remained on supporting the cleared workforce holistically—providing insights, platforms, and opportunities that connect professionals throughout their careers. Whether navigating change, exploring new opportunities, or strengthening hiring strategies, the community showed up for one another.
As we look toward 2026, the lessons of 2025 are clear. When people come together with shared purpose, the mission is stronger. ClearanceJobs is proud to stand alongside the cleared community—today, tomorrow, and wherever the mission leads next.
