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Highly skilled professionals
involved in vital defense and intelligence programs
are inspired and invigorated by working on ground-breaking
national security issues. To foster this enthusiasm
and commitment to the field, it is important to
find the best work place fit possible. Fortunately,
diverse and innovative work environments exist
in many forms.
The McClendon Corporation distinguishes
itself by competing in this tight market as a
highly skilled, responsive and customer-satisfaction
driven small business. McClendon is a service-disabled
and veteran-owned business that specializes in
federal government contracts. The company further
prides itself on reducing bureaucracy within the
organization and taking care of its employees.
During twenty-six years of steady growth, McClendon
has maintained a clear focus on contributing to
the country’s most critical programs and
missions through Intelligence Community, Department
of Defense, Department of Treasury, Department
of Justice and other federal government contracts.
Always striving to provide
comprehensive services and products, McClendon
employees provide a broad spectrum of offerings
including strategic and business planning, innovative
new technologies, evaluation, and post-award support
to projects. In fact, McClendon scientists are
currently working on a ground-breaking project
developing hyper-spectral and multi-spectral sensors
to solve future imagery problems at the National
Geospatial Intelligence Agency. McClendon is always
on the look-out for highly qualified system engineers
and imagery scientists with TS/SCI and intelligence
analysts with full-scope polygraph clearances.
Over the years, the McClendon
Corporation has worked hard to develop an outstanding
record with highly capable and experienced staff
members who meet and exceed customer needs. A
significant number of former and retired military
and government employees make up the McClendon
team. McClendon’s focus on critical missions
resonates with many former military and government
employees because they continue to pursue important
national security issues for both the military
and intelligence communities.
This combination of a committed
staff and a small business atmosphere also creates
a very supportive work environment, especially
for new staff members joining McClendon. To continue
attracting outstanding employees, McClendon’s
referral program offers various incentives including
$5,000 for individuals with a Top Secret and $8,000
for a Full-Scope Polygraph clearance. Finally,
as a small business, McClendon has the opportunity
to put many of its employees in very senior level
and leadership positions on supporting contracts.
Headquartered in Chantilly,
Virginia, (only a few miles west of Washington,
DC) in Fairfax County, this main office is easily
accessible. Employees at the Chantilly office
and their families can choose between a suburban
or urban setting within the larger Washington,
DC Metro Area. McClendon also has a second office
in Jessup, Maryland. Jessup is a small community
located amongst the rolling farm hills of both
Howard and Anne Arundel Counties between Baltimore
and Washington, DC.
Both Chantilly and Jessup have
easy access to open space and natural areas but
do not require long commuting distances into the
larger cities. In addition, Maryland and Virginia
are wrapped around the Capital and stretch between
the mountains and the coast, making diverse, outdoor-oriented
day trips easy options. Overall, the Washington,
DC Metro area is wonderful for families and singles
because it offers a wide variety of inexpensive
(or free), cultural, fun and educational activities
for all ages and interests.
Like most family-friendly companies,
McClendon has a strong and straightforward benefits
package with a 401K program. Once an employee
begins to contribute to the plan, McClendon matches
up to 4% of the employee’s salary with no
vesting lag. The 401K investment options are diverse
(22 vehicles) and a consultant through Merrill
Lynch is readily available. Flexible work schedule
and tuition reimbursements also add to a supportive
and rewarding work environment.
The McClendon health care plan
(Blue Cross Blue Shield) is offered to all employees
and their immediate family members. A basic dental
and vision plan are also included. Another notable
health-related benefit is the company-sponsored
Flexible Spending Account. If a McClendon employee
has an outside health plan, McClendon will contribute
a significant sum to the Flex account for the
employee and their legal dependents.
McClendon is an appealing potential
employer for many high-security clearance professionals
who find the small business environment conducive
to their work style. Professionals looking for
opportunities to put their talents and energy
into an organization that recognizes and rewards
its employees for their creativity and contributions
will find a good match with McClendon. To learn
more about McClendon and current openings on their
staff, CLICK
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4/6/2006
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