Tampa Bay's Defense Talent Marketplace
NDIA Tampa Bay Talent Hub is the region's premier platform for matching defense & intelligence industry professionals employers.
Powered by the NDIA Tampa Bay Chapter and Intrepid Prosperity.
Bridging the defense talent gap in Tampa Bay by connecting the right people with the right opportunities through the NDIA network.
Our Mission
Your background, clearance, and skills are your currency. We protect your identity while putting your qualifications in front of the right employers.
✓ Anonymized profile — your PII stays private
✓ Clearance-matched job alerts sent to you
✓ Free for all candidates — no subscription fees
✓ Resume upload and profile completion tracking
Access Tampa Bay's largest pool of cleared defense professionals. Browse talent, filter by clearance, and connect directly.
✓ Browse pre-cleared talent by clearance and skill
✓ Request introductions to candidates directly
✓ Post positions to the NDIA job board
✓ New-match alerts when talent joins the platform
Featured Services
Team Members
Jary Jackson
Founder & CEO
Jary Jackson is the founder of Intrepid Prosperity and the driving force behind the NDIA Tampa Bay Talent Hub. With deep roots in Tampa Bay's defense community, Jary is building a platform that connects security-cleared professionals with employers across the region's defense and intelligence sector.
ABOUT US
Bridging the Defense Talent Gap in Tampa Bay
The NDIA Tampa Bay Talent Hub is a strategic initiative to solve one of the region's most pressing workforce challenges: connecting cleared, qualified professionals with the defense and intelligence employers who need them. Tampa Bay is home to USCENTCOM, USSOCOM, and a rapidly growing defense-tech ecosystem — but finding and retaining talent with the right clearances remains a critical barrier.
How It Works
Three Steps. Two Minutes. Zero Cost.
From registration to your first job match — here's how the platform works for candidates.
Register Securely
Fill out a short form with your clearance level, skills, experience, and preferences. Upload your resume. Your identity stays protected from day one.
Get Matched
The platform surfaces your anonymized profile to employers looking for your exact clearance and skill set. You'll also get alerts when new jobs match your criteria.
Connect on Your Terms
Employers send connection requests. You review their company and message, then accept or decline. Your contact info is only shared when you say so.
Transitioning Service Members
Moving from active duty to the civilian defense sector in Tampa Bay
WHO THIS IS FOR
Purpose Built for
Defense Professionals
Veterans with Clearances
S, TS, TS/SCI, Poly, - Opens Doors
Whether you're transitioning out of serice or looking for your next cleared role, this platform was built for you!
Cleared Civilian Professionals
Already working in the defense secotr and exploreing new opportunities
MacDill / SOCOM / CENTCOM Corridor
Local to Tampa, SOF, and Florida
Stats
Real Impact
3,000+
Cleared Candidates
100+
Local Defense Employers
500+
Active Positions
100+
Industry Partners
Testimonials
John Jackson
"Able to seemlessly connect with people who value what I bring to the table."
Thurion Core Services
"Talent Hub connected us with qualified, cleared professionals faster than any other platform".
Tri-County Solutions
"Solves a real problem we all recognize, connecting defense talent in with real opportunities, not just passing resumes"