TS/SCI Recruiters for Intelligence & Defense Contractors
Cloud, cyber, software and analyst candidates with active TS/SCI eligibility for intelligence community and DoD programs, including recompete transitions on tight clocks.
TS/SCI at a glance
- Base clearance: Top Secret (Tier 5 investigation)
- SCI access: Approved by the owning agency, then read-in per program
- Where the work happens: Usually on-site in a SCIF; remote work is rare
- Typical agencies: NGA, DIA, NRO, NSA, service intelligence commands
What TS/SCI Means
TS/SCI is a Top Secret clearance plus access to Sensitive Compartmented Information, which is intelligence information controlled through formal access programs. The clearance is granted after a Tier 5 investigation; SCI access is then approved by the agency that owns the information, and the person is read in to each program they need.
| TS/SCI quick facts | |
|---|---|
| Base clearance | Top Secret (Tier 5 investigation) |
| SCI access | Approved by the owning agency, then read-in per program |
| Where the work happens | Usually on-site in a SCIF; remote work is rare |
| Typical agencies | NGA, DIA, NRO, NSA, service intelligence commands |
| Often adds | CI or full-scope polygraph (see polygraph recruiting) |
Eligibility vs. Access
A candidate can hold SCI eligibility without current access to your program. Being read in again is generally faster than a new investigation, but it still takes time and depends on the agency. We record exactly what each candidate holds so your transition plan does not promise day-one access that the customer cannot grant.
Speed Matters Most in Recompetes
TS/SCI hiring is most painful right after a recompete win, when the clock to stand up a team starts immediately. We start before award: we identify incumbent and non-incumbent candidates, secure letters of intent for key personnel and keep the pipeline warm until the decision.
See how we put a vetted TS/SCI shortlist together in nine days for a recompete transition.
How We Handle TS/SCI Searches
Decode the DD-254
Clearance, SCI and polygraph requirements read from the contract documents.
Map the talent
Incumbent staff, adjacent programs and cleared alumni in the area.
Shortlist and commit
Screened candidates and letters of intent before submission or award.
Transition support
Offers, FSO handoff and start-date tracking through day one.
Cleared recruitment by clearance level
Part of our cleared recruitment & staffing service, run by the same team that covers every stage of the contract.
TS/SCI FAQs
Can TS/SCI work be done remotely?
How do you handle incumbent capture during a recompete?
Do you recruit TS/SCI candidates with polygraphs?
How fast can you deliver a TS/SCI shortlist?
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