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| Top Ten Cities for Defense Jobs |
ClearanceJobs.com - March 6, 2009
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In every recession, there is a bull market somewhere. In 2009, it's for security-cleared professionals in the defense, aerospace and homeland security industries. Ongoing federal spending for these industries remains steady at approximately $450 billion, which allows companies to actively pursue new government contracts for products and services sparking the need for professionals with security-clearance.
While some defense strongholds like Washington D.C. are well known, other cities would be considered unexpected hotbeds. All of the locations have one thing in common -- more open positions than available candidates.
"Basic supply and demand creates an atmosphere where security-cleared candidates can command higher salaries, move between employers with relative ease and maintain more stable job security than other industries," noted Evan Lesser, founder and Director of ClearanceJobs.com. "This year our job postings have increased 70% compared to this time last year and employers are working hard to fill these open positions. The imbalance of open positions to candidates puts the value of a security clearance at a premium."
Top Cities:
- Washington D.C.: The sheer number of federal agencies in the district means a revolving door of vacancies requiring clearance. The Department of Labor estimates that 60 percent of the federal workforce will be eligible for retirement in the next ten years, leaving plenty of positions up for grabs.
- Orlando: Most major defense companies have a presence in this Florida city as it has become a hub for military modeling and simulation.
- Tampa/St. Petersburg: Ongoing needs for technical, computer and engineering skills, as well as those with backgrounds in international affairs, intelligence and languages are needed in the metropolitan area that serves the MacDill Air Force Base and the largest port in the state.
- Huntsville: With 50 percent more jobs posted on ClearanceJobs in the past year for Rocket City, there appears to be no limit for candidates in computer sciences and integration, communications services, biotechnology and engineering.
- Dallas/Ft. Worth: The Silicon Prairie city is brimming with opportunities for software and systems engineers, field service technicians and general IT positions for security-cleared professionals.
- Colorado Springs: With two Air Force Bases and the U.S. Air Force Academy, the aerospace industry is only second to tourism in Colorado Springs. The focus is on highly technical missions, chiefly systems engineering and space surveillance.
- Tucson: There are some 80 aerospace firms in this city alone, now considered a 'cluster industry' region where firms are networking together in areas that include optics, aerospace, bioindustry and technology.
- Phoenix: The desert offers lots of room for defense contractors to test new vehicles, radar and delivery systems. Jobs from engineering to program management to manufacturing are open in this city at any given time.
- San Diego: The military and defense sector remains one of this city's most stable assets, a nearly $25 billion dollar industry. The wide array of security-cleared job opportunities from construction to communications and electronics make San Diego very attractive to candidates.
- Los Angeles: Network systems and data communications analysts are two of the fastest growing occupations in both Los Angeles and Orange County, both of which command six figure salaries.
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| Captain Padam Bahadur Khadka (Kathmandu, Nepal.) |
on 15 Jan 2010 at 4:27 am |
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| I'm a 28 yesrs Military captain with excellent supervisory skills as well as having been employed in verious conflicts. i have been served in UN peacekeeping missin in burundi in 2006. i have done warrior leader course , total army instructor course and combat first responder courses in united states. I am searching for opportunities . |
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| Mirza Baig (CONUS/OCONUS) |
on 25 Dec 2009 at 11:03 am |
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| Do have 2 Active Clearances seeking URDU Linguist Position. |
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| Jon R. Prescott (Winchester, VA ) |
on 16 Dec 2009 at 1:20 pm |
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| Have plenty of recent experience in using DOORS if available and providing (testable) requirements analysis, and working with (not so experienced ) IT users and in a network environment. Also enjoy document writing, specifications updating, software test and again dealing with not so experienced IT type users. |
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| Celia Allen (Houston, TX) |
on 16 Dec 2009 at 12:00 pm |
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| US Army veteran seeking FT job in human resources management. I offer over 10+ years hands-on experience in human resources management and a Master of Arts in human resources development. I would enjoy working overseas in Germany, Italy or France. I had a TS when I was in the Army. |
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| anonymous (Southern California) |
on 18 Nov 2009 at 11:45 am |
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| I am a military veteran with six years experience in the health care field, with a Bachlors in psychology. Looking into stateside or overseas positions as a psych tech. |
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| Anonymous288637 (MANSFILED Texas) |
on 10 Nov 2009 at 10:54 am |
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| I am a U.S. Navy Veteran of 19 years, that will be retiring in March of 2010. My experiences/background are in the Human Resources and Administration fields. I am looking for a career that will give me the opportunity to continue using my abilites in this industry. My prefered location would be in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. |
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| John M. Baima (Round Rock Texas) |
on 20 Oct 2009 at 10:17 am |
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| Currently I am running several departments from Sales, Customer service, Planning. During the last 20+ year I have run operations/production control & sales in the micro-electronic field for the military/aerospace industry. I hold a TS/W full poly and (S) clearance. I am looking to further use my skills and my clearance. |
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| Mirza Baig (U.S. or Worldwide) |
on 12 Oct 2009 at 10:15 am |
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| I do have an active Secret Clearance from ICE Dept of Homeland Security. Have 27 years of experience, I can work as an Urdu Linguist/Analyst/Editor/SME or any type of Administrative Position. My Resume is already on Clearancejob.com. |
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| Gilbert Dean Rose Jr (Salado Texas) |
on 17 Sep 2009 at 12:19 pm |
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| I am a 20 year veteran of the United States Coast Guard and would like to get to Afghanistan. I have a lot of experience in Food Service and Logistics. Overseas is preferred. |
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| Tim Camelin (Port Orange Florida) |
on 17 Jul 2009 at 2:37 am |
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| Daytona Beach area jobs? Or withing 75 miles.. |
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| Jarvis Smith (Hialeah Florida) |
on 12 Jul 2009 at 7:26 pm |
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| I could fulfill a position in the admin/customer support, but I'm very mechanically inclined, so I prefer an occupation in weapon systems or a service technician. |
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| shjohnson2 (North Carolina) |
on 29 Jun 2009 at 5:52 pm |
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| I'm a retired Military Policemen with excellent supervisory skills as well as having been employed by NASA/AMES Research Center as a contract federal law enforcement officer out in California. I'm looking for a position that can use the skills I've obtained from 30 years in Law Enforcement but not limited to strictly law enforcement. I would be interested in stemming off into other areas where training is provided and willing to relocate. |
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| Mirza Ahmed Baig (Houston Texas) |
on 10 Jun 2009 at 3:07 pm |
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| I am 47 years old looking for any administrative/Urdu Linguist Position here in U.S. or Worldwide. Have an excellent credit + clean background. |
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| Michael E Lipe (Sparks Nevada) |
on 05 Jun 2009 at 4:12 pm |
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| I possess over 25 years of experience including Business Administration, and Financial Management, Technical Management, and Training Development positions in both the public and private sectors. The majority of this time has been related to DOD contract support as PM, DPM, or Earned Value Management SME. Am seeking same. |
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| Micheal (Louisville,KY) |
on 03 Jun 2009 at 3:51 am |
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I have worked as a linguist for the American Army in Iraq for two years, I have a degree in chemical engineering, I'm looking for a job as a linguist.
I had fled from Iraq at 2007 due to the threatening which I have got by the terrorists, and resettled in the USA, KY, about one year ago. |
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| Ted (Washington, DC) |
on 01 Jun 2009 at 2:24 am |
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To get a clearance job, you must:
1. Post your resume on clearancejobs.com or other job websites.
2. Send your resumes to companies that advertise open positions that require clearances.
Sorry, but recruiters are very likely not looking at this article for potential employees. |
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| Bobby Joe Jones (Tucson Arizona) |
on 28 May 2009 at 2:54 pm |
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| Looking for overseas jobs |
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| MICHAEL JARAY BROWN (Tampa, Florida) |
on 27 May 2009 at 7:36 pm |
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| Seems to good to be true when applying for a such a great job with great money. But it is what it is I guess. |
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| Anonymous253389 (Norfolk Virginia) |
on 25 May 2009 at 8:34 pm |
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| I currently hold a TS/SCI clearance and will retire in November. I am interested in a government contractor in combat warfare/force protection but not limited to. I would preferably like to relocate to Atlanta Ga, however currently stationed in Norfolk, VA. I hold 20 years experience as an Operations Specialist (SW/AW) with regards to working with the following: NATO / AEGIS / GCCS / CDLMS / ADSI / SSDS / MCCIS / CENTRIX -combat warfare and force protection. |
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| Caroline Rogers (Clinton Township Michigan) |
on 21 May 2009 at 7:57 am |
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| I am interested obtaining a customer service and administrative support position in the Washington D.C. and Atlanta, Georgia Area. I am a TSgt in the Air Force Reserve I have 12 years experience in customer service and administrative support. I also have 12 years of logistics/ warehousing experience. |
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| Airframer1013 (Portland, Oregon) |
on 19 May 2009 at 5:33 pm |
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| I'm a Navy Veteran in aviation Structures and Hydraulics, and am simply looking for good work anywhere on the west coast, but I am also open to traveling positions as well. |
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| Anonymous102481 (APO/AE APO/FPO) |
on 08 May 2009 at 7:32 am |
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| I am an excellent Transmissions Controller and Central Office Technician. I had worked on Radio/Telecommunications Systems and associated software. I prefer a permanent position in the United Kingdom and Spain. |
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| hkromah (Arlington, TX) |
on 02 May 2009 at 1:14 pm |
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| How can I find these job opportunities in Texas? If any one know any recruiter in Texas please let me know. |
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| George White (Tucson, AZ.) |
on 30 Apr 2009 at 2:26 pm |
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In my job search I have noticed a few things: one, once you are over the 24 month window, no defense contractor is interested in you.
Secondly, questions about your clearance when applying for a position will kill your changes of ever being considerate for the position, even if you are fully qualified for position and your clearance is inactive.
Test Engineers are now asked to be able to program for a company to help debug the code. This is very wrong. Tester's test the code, and requirements before the end user gets the software. Its a way managers are trying to save test and development money, make themselves look good, and get a bonus. |
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| Anonymous249076 (Dowell Maryland) |
on 28 Apr 2009 at 11:46 am |
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| I am a former federal employee with 20 years service and expereince in the acquisition field, looking for a Logistics position with the federal government at Patuxent River, MD or possibly Indian Head or Dalghren. I also have a strong contracts background in addition to the Logistics expertise. |
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| Carl Sims Jr. (Sicklerville New Jersey) |
on 27 Apr 2009 at 2:40 pm |
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| I am interested in radio/telecommunications job. I have a Top Secret(NATO) clearance. Willing to relocate |
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| stephen clark (maywood Illinois) |
on 27 Apr 2009 at 8:48 am |
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| I am relocating from Illinois to the Georgia area, and have a seret clearance and available for any positions that require administrative or customer service skills |
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| Mark Burke (Concord, New Hampshir) |
on 25 Apr 2009 at 3:38 pm |
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| I'm a retired Military Policemen with excellent supervisory skills as well as having been employed by the New Hampshire Department of Corrections as a Probation/Parole Officer. I'm looking for a position that can use the skills I've obtained from 30 years in Law Enforcement but not limited to strictly law enforcement. I would be interested in stemming off into other areas where training is provided. |
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| Ken (Seattle) |
on 05 Apr 2009 at 9:00 pm |
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| I would love to go to Colorado Springs, but they're insisting on temp to perm and the pay rates are atrocious. How do they expect to attract professionals at $50/hr, explaining it by "the economy" and the supposed lower standard of living? It simply cannot be that much cheaper to live in CO than here in WA or on the east coast. |
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| SAM KATHAWA (Sterling Hts Michigan) |
on 30 Mar 2009 at 12:25 pm |
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Thank you for the interesting information and keep feed us with such information in the future.
Actually I am interested in a job as a linguist in any of the above mentioned Cities. I got BA degree in English language and I work now with the US troops in Iraq. |
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| Vonda Covington (Columbus Georgia) |
on 30 Mar 2009 at 12:17 pm |
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| I am searching for opportunities in Atlanta, Georgia. However, I am open to Washington, D.C. as well. |
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| Andy B (Boston) |
on 13 Mar 2009 at 12:15 pm |
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| Don't forget, Colorado Spriings also has one of the biggest Army bases on the planet: Fort Carson and NORAD to boot. |
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| (R) SFC Angela V. Fairwell-Smith (Ft Hood, Texas) |
on 11 Mar 2009 at 5:54 pm |
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I am interested in positions on the Admin/Secretary side of occupations that could use a person knowledgeable in taking care of business who served from Jan 1995-Sep 1999 at the Pentagon in a high position as the Office of the Chief, Army Reserve Command Sergeant Major, Admin NCO. Who handled all admin actions for him.
Thank you for staying in touch with job information.
Retired Sergeatn First Class Angela V. Fairwell-Smith |
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| Francis Derocher (Florida) |
on 11 Mar 2009 at 12:08 pm |
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| How do I find these jobs in theTampa/Sty.Petesburg area? |
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