Cleared talent. Verified clearances. Verified candidates.
Clearance integrity is non-negotiable. We work only with candidates whose clearance level can be substantiated through proper channels. We never claim clearance levels we have not verified.
Federal Group Talent Partners' cleared talent practice places candidates from Public Trust through TS/SCI with full-scope polygraph. Our methodology covers clearance verification through approved channels (FCL coordinated with the contracting officer when applicable), candidate sourcing into the cleared community via methods that respect personal security and operational security norms, and engagement structures that protect both employer and candidate during transition windows.
The levels we work with.
Public Trust
No classified access. Used for positions of public trust like fiduciary, accounting, public-facing customer service work for federal agencies. Investigation: Tier 1 or Tier 2 (formerly NACI / MBI) depending on risk level.
Confidential
Lowest classified level. Less common in 2026 — most positions calling for it have moved to Secret. Investigation: T3 (formerly NACLC).
Secret
Access to information whose unauthorized disclosure could cause serious damage. Standard for many DoD and federal contractor roles. Investigation: T3.
Top Secret
Access to information whose unauthorized disclosure could cause exceptionally grave damage. Investigation: T5 (SSBI).
TS/SCI
Top Secret with Sensitive Compartmented Information access. Required for IC and many DoD intel roles. Investigation: T5 plus program-specific eligibility review.
TS/SCI with full-scope polygraph
TS/SCI plus a full-scope (lifestyle plus counterintelligence) polygraph. Required for the most sensitive IC programs. Reciprocity is limited; reinvestigation cycles are short.
Engagement workflow
- Step 1
Position scope and clearance specification
Required clearance level, agency familiarity, contract vehicle experience, polygraph status, agency-specific suitability requirements.
- Step 2
Sourcing through verified channels
Cleared candidate sourcing through methods that respect personal and operational security. No social media trolling, no brokered unverified databases.
- Step 3
Clearance verification
Verification through approved channels — FSO coordination where applicable, contracting officer involvement where contracts dictate.
- Step 4
Confidential submission
Candidates submitted with clearance posture clearly documented. Hiring manager makes interview decisions with full information.
- Step 5
Onboarding and clearance reciprocity support
Coordination with the new employer's facility security officer for clearance reciprocity transfer.
Two ways to start.
If you have a position to fill, tell us about the role. If you have federal experience, tell us about your background. Same firm, two intake paths.
Frequently asked questions
How do you verify candidate clearances?
Through approved methods only. For active clearances we coordinate verification with the candidate's facility security officer (FSO) and the contracting officer at the hiring agency where applicable. We never accept self-reported clearance levels as final and we do not submit candidates whose clearance status cannot be substantiated through official channels.
Do you handle interim clearance candidates?
Yes, with disclosure. We mark interim clearance status clearly on every candidate slate. Interim clearances are useful for some roles and unacceptable for others; the hiring manager makes that call with full information.
Can you help with foreign nationals or naturalized citizens?
We follow standard federal eligibility rules: U.S. citizenship is required for almost all positions involving classified information. For positions that allow lawful permanent residents or specific country of origin restrictions per contract terms, we follow the contract language exactly.