DHI Group is taking ClearanceJobs into a new phase of growth with its acquisition of Point Solutions Group, an engineering and technology professional services firm serving the Defense and Intelligence Community. The move gives ClearanceJobs the ability to directly bid on federal contracts. With Point Solutions Group’s Top Secret facility clearance and proven past performance across Defense and IC work, ClearanceJobs is no longer just supporting the cleared workforce — it’s stepping more fully into the government services arena.
The acquisition expands ClearanceJobs into full-spectrum talent delivery. By adding staffing capabilities for hard-to-fill cleared roles and direct contract execution, the company is positioning itself as an end-to-end partner in the government contracting ecosystem. It’s a notable shift in the cleared hiring market: a platform that built its reputation connecting employers and cleared professionals is now building the infrastructure to help deliver mission-critical talent solutions from sourcing to contract performance.
Layoffs: L3Harris Technologies
L3Harris Technologies is restructuring part of its operations in Florida, culminating in the sale of its Orlando laser systems facility to Perimeter Solutions Group. As part of that transaction, the company plans to eliminate 63 jobs tied to the facility, with the layoffs scheduled to take effect on April 30. The move follows a broader reshuffling by the Melbourne, FL–based defense contractor as it refines its portfolio and divests non-core business units.
This change comes amid a period of strategic adjustments for L3Harris, which has been streamlining operations and selling off segments — including large divestitures earlier in 2026 — as it aligns its business around key defense and aerospace capabilities. For the Orlando workforce directly affected, the transition to Perimeter Solutions Group and the scheduled reductions underscore the challenges of restructuring within highly specialized manufacturing sectors.
Hiring: Hitachi Energy
Southern Virginia’s manufacturing surge continues to create national security–adjacent opportunities, with Hitachi Energy expanding its power transformer operations in South Boston. The company is investing hundreds of millions of dollars into the facility, scaling up production of high-voltage transformers that are essential to grid reliability and energy infrastructure resilience. As demand grows for hardened, modernized power systems — particularly those supporting defense installations and critical infrastructure — this expansion positions the region as a key player in the broader energy security landscape.
For cleared professionals and skilled trades alike, the growth translates into new engineering, technical, and advanced manufacturing roles tied directly to strengthening the nation’s electrical backbone. It’s another sign that Southern Virginia’s industrial base isn’t just expanding — it’s increasingly aligned with mission-critical infrastructure priorities.
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OpenAI is moving forward with a new $200 million contract with the Department of Defense, positioning its tools for use inside the Pentagon’s classified systems. CEO Sam Altman said the agreement includes explicit guardrails prohibiting domestic mass surveillance and fully autonomous weapons, aligning with existing federal law and Pentagon policy. OpenAI will also deploy engineers on-site and implement technical safeguards to help ensure its AI models operate within those boundaries. The deal marks one of the most significant integrations yet of a leading commercial AI platform into national security infrastructure.
The announcement came just hours after the Pentagon cut ties with Anthropic, which had sought similar written assurances around AI use. While Anthropic’s dispute with the department escalated into a broader policy clash, OpenAI’s agreement appears to formalize those same safety principles within its contract. Altman publicly voiced support for industry-wide standards and indicated he would like to see similar terms extended to other AI providers, signaling that the debate over how AI is governed in defense applications is far from settled.
