At the fifth annual ClearanceJobs Connect in Reston, President Alex Schildt took the stage to share what’s next for ClearanceJobs—and for the cleared recruiting community it serves. His session outlined how the company is evolving to meet the demands of a rapidly shifting national security landscape shaped by AI, workforce challenges, and mission-critical innovation.
AI, Efficiency, and the Future of Recruiting
Schildt highlighted new survey data from the 2025 Cleared Recruiting Guide, revealing that 60% of recruiters now use AI in their daily workflows, with more than a third automating up to half their tasks. “AI is not optional anymore—it’s becoming a necessity in everything that we’re doing,” Schildt emphasized.
ClearanceJobs is meeting that moment by integrating AI across its ecosystem to help recruiters work faster, smarter, and with greater precision in compliance.
Building the ClearanceJobs Ecosystem
Schildt described a two-pillar strategy—technology and community engagement—that defines ClearanceJobs NextGen. The company’s acquisition of AgileATS, and new platforms like FedWork.net and NatSec@Work represent a shift toward a fully connected ecosystem that supports cleared professionals throughout their careers—not just when they’re job hunting.
With premium candidate experiences launching in 2026 and continued investments in innovation, ClearanceJobs is redefining what it means to connect, recruit, and grow in the cleared community—expanding the mission for the next generation of national security talent.
