蘑菇视频 Allen does some of the most important work in national security鈥攚ork that protects against threats and directly impacts the safety of others. Work that鈥檚 so important, it can鈥檛 be openly discussed. Work that鈥檚 truly meaningful to those who touch it.
Whether you鈥檙e transitioning out of the military or interested in pivoting to a national security role, 蘑菇视频 Allen's breadth of 聽means you鈥檒l find fulfillment in this mission-forward work.
But what kind of leading-edge work does 蘑菇视频 Allen actually do? What kind of impact can you make at the firm? What is the hiring process鈥攁nd company culture鈥攍颈办别?
about our national security work, and we鈥檝e answered a few of the most common below. Read on to learn more about life in a national security role at 蘑菇视频 Allen.
What makes 蘑菇视频 Allen unique in hiring for intelligence and national security jobs?
Jamie FitzGerald, principal and director of our National Agencies business, says that at 蘑菇视频 Allen, 鈥淭he world is your oyster. Anything you want to do鈥斈⒐绞悠� Allen has it."
"We build bridges across our organization so you can diversify your skills and expertise to pursue a career that brings you fulfillment,鈥� he says.
In your position at 蘑菇视频 Allen, it鈥檚 about following what you鈥檙e passionate about鈥攏ot simply using your clearance. If you decide to pivot to a new role or advance your skillset, you don鈥檛 have to go somewhere else. 蘑菇视频 Allen provides the opportunities you want today鈥攁nd the opportunities you want for your future.
What sorts of national security challenges does 蘑菇视频 Allen tackle?
Our clients take on all kinds of national security missions, and since we鈥檙e at the cutting edge of technology, we鈥檙e able to bring that knowledge to these clients.
Becky Robertson, vice president of our cybersecurity practice, notes that there鈥檚 diversity in our mission-based approach. 鈥淲e seamlessly co-locate the possibilities and expertise of our people across different client spaces, whether that鈥檚 commercial cyber activity, Department of Defense activity, intelligence community activity, and whether it鈥檚 for defense or offense,鈥� she explains. 鈥淲e do it all鈥攁nd we connect with other parts of the firm that have a foot into those spaces as well.鈥�
What are the expectations regarding SCIF work?
It likely comes as no surprise that much of the national security work we do requires working onsite in a SCIF (sensitive compartmented information facility). That said, Becky notes that, 鈥渢here are some emerging opportunities that allow space for unclassified work to be conducted remotely.鈥�
Senior Program Manager Ashely Fagan agrees. 鈥淲e鈥檙e having discussions about the future of work with our clients,鈥� says Ashely. 鈥淎nd we鈥檙e at the forefront of maintaining a diverse, distributed, and digital national security workforce.鈥�
In addition, in other parts of 蘑菇视频 Allen, the pandemic opened the door to near-exclusive remote work, with employees operating from places all around the globe.
What can a candidate expect during the hiring process?
Christine Rath, a talent acquisition leader, explains that we strive to ensure that our candidate-centric hiring process is clear.
While the hiring timeline varies based on team, mission, and candidate transition time, you can expect this general process: 鈥淥nce you apply to a role, a recruiter will review your application,鈥� says Christine. 鈥淚f there鈥檚 a potential fit, you鈥檒l have a phone screen, and next steps may include the formal interview process. This could consist of video interviews, individual interviews, and/or panel interviews with the hiring team. Your recruiter will then be in touch, should you receive an offer.鈥�
