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Are Background Investigators Heading Back Into the Field?

If you've been watching background investigator openings lately, you've probably noticed something: there are a lot of them. That prompted a question in the ClearanceJobsBlog discussion forum: Does all this hiring mean investigators are finally heading back into the field?

Passed Over for a Program? It May Be Strategic, Not Personal

Passed over for a cleared program? Learn why timing, clearance level, and risk — not your skillset — often decide who gets selected.

Water Utilities Face a New Cybersecurity Reality: Attackers Are Reaching the Physical World

Sophisticated threat actors increasingly target operational technology controlling pumps, filtration, and essential water systems.

30 Universities Face Pentagon Research-Security Audits Over Foreign Ties

The DoW orders 30 U.S. universities to review academic, financial, and research relationships involving foreign entities of concern.

More Than a Résumé: Helping Veterans Find Their Next Mission

One of the most meaningful parts of recruiting is helping veterans translate their military experience into a language the civilian workforce understands.

Power Failure Exposes a U.S. Navy Destroyer in the South China Sea

USS Benfold suffered a major power loss during a Western Pacific patrol and had to be towed to Subic Bay for repairs.

From Espionage to Sabotage: The Threats Hiding in Plain Sight

Before an adversary attacks, organizations should assess evolving threats, coordinate with allies, and maintain security awareness.

Why Colorado Became a Tech Magnet — and What It Means for Hiring in 2026

Colorado's tech rise, from the 1858 gold rush to NORAD and IBM, plus 2026's AI hiring trends: 75% of tech jobs now need AI skills.

The Growing Threat of Proxy Warfare Inside Russia and Ukraine

A Russian naval captain was killed by an explosive device in Sevastopol. Authorities suspecta Russian woman of acting as a Ukrainian proxy.

Red Cat Eyes Major Pentagon Drone Contracts After Blowout Q2

Red Cat’s Q2 revenue jumped 520% year over year to $20.2 million as the drone maker positions itself for increased Pentagon spending.

From Hurricane Damage to B-21 Preparations, Airfields Are Getting a Makeover

Worldwide, many military air bases share runways with civilian airports. Known as “joint-use” or “shared-use” airports, this practice primarily saves money, maximizes land use, and lets communities share expensive infrastructure. That can also include radar systems and air traffic control towers. Building a major runway requires thousands of acres and billions of dollars, so sharing […]

Navy Leads August 18 Contracts With $249 Million ADRS Award

A $249 million architect-engineer contract awarded to ADRS LLC tops the Department of War’s latest contract announcements.

Why the Cleared Community’s Hiring Problem Isn’t the Market — It’s the Filter

Jen Sovada's keynote at Connect Colorado argues cleared hiring's real problem isn't the market — it's outdated filters.

Federal Hiring Gets a Major Overhaul Under OPM’s FY 2027 Plan

The new staffing framework prioritizes mission-critical jobs, technology talent, regional hiring, and data-driven workforce decisions.

Snowden, Manning and Teixeira: When Does Leaking Become Whistleblowing?

High-profile classified disclosures must follow whistleblower procedure or risk falling from protections the law provides.

Chinese National Sentenced After Photographing B-2 Bombers at Whiteman AFB

Chinese national sentenced to six months in fed custody after repeatedly photographing B-2 bombers and military equipment at Whiteman AFB.

Central Virginia Forum Brings Cyber, Infrastructure and National Security Partners Together

Protecting the nation’s critical infrastructure increasingly requires more than technology. It requires collaboration with government, military, infrastructure operators, academia and the private-sector. That cross-sector collaboration will be the focus of the Central Virginia National Security Alliance (CVNSA) Critical Infrastructure Protection Forum on August 25.