Diriga Technologies Diriga Recruiting Diriga Services

Measured by mission impact, not just placements

Every metric we track connects back to a program's operational readiness. Attrition, time-to-fill, clearance match rates — these numbers represent real mission outcomes.

Key metrics

Numbers that reflect the quality of our placements and the strength of our cleared talent network.

~2%

Attrition rate

Industry average for cleared staffing sits around 15-20%. Our 2% rate reflects the precision of our matching process and the depth of our candidate vetting.

90%

Cleared positions

Nine out of ten roles we fill require an active security clearance. This isn't a side practice — it's our core competency.

6

Defense hubs

Embedded presence in Fort Liberty, Hampton Roads, San Antonio, Colorado Springs, Huntsville, and Tampa. Local networks, local candidates.

95%

Client return rate

Clients come back because we deliver. A 95% return rate means our placements perform and our process works.

Case studies

Representative engagements demonstrating our approach to mission-critical staffing challenges.

Rapid TS/SCI team build for SIGINT program

Challenge

A defense prime needed 12 TS/SCI-cleared SIGINT analysts within 60 days for a newly awarded CENTCOM contract. Previous staffing partners had delivered a 40% attrition rate on similar programs.

Approach

Activated our cleared candidate network across Tampa and Fort Liberty hubs. Conducted technical screenings and cultural fit assessments tailored to the CENTCOM operating environment. Pre-verified clearance status and polygraph eligibility for all candidates.

Outcome

All 12 positions filled within 45 days. Zero attrition at the 12-month mark. Client expanded the contract to include 8 additional roles, all filled by Diriga.

Cybersecurity team for classified network modernization

Challenge

An intelligence community customer required 6 cybersecurity engineers with TS/SCI Poly clearances for a classified network infrastructure overhaul. The role required CISSP certification and hands-on experience with NSA Type 1 encryption devices.

Approach

Engaged our deep network of polygraphed cybersecurity professionals. Pre-screened candidates against both technical requirements and program-specific access needs. Coordinated with the customer's security office to accelerate onboarding.

Outcome

Full team operational within 90 days. The modernization project completed on schedule. Client cited Diriga as the only recruiting partner who understood both the clearance and technical requirements simultaneously.

SOF support program ramp for USSOCOM

Challenge

A mid-tier defense contractor won a new Special Operations Forces support contract requiring 20 cleared personnel across intelligence analysis, mission planning, and C4ISR support roles — all within 90 days of contract start.

Approach

Deployed a blended strategy using our Tampa hub network and national pipeline. Leveraged relationships with transitioning military personnel from MacDill AFB and Fort Liberty. Conducted SOF-specific cultural screening beyond standard technical evaluations.

Outcome

18 of 20 positions filled within 75 days, with the remaining 2 filled within 95 days. The client's program received a "fully operational" rating from the government on schedule. One attrition event in 18 months — replaced within 2 weeks.

Healthcare IT staffing for military health system

Challenge

A federal healthcare IT contractor needed 8 cleared health informatics professionals for a military health system modernization program across three installations. Candidates required both healthcare domain expertise and active Secret clearances.

Approach

Leveraged our healthcare IT specialty practice to identify candidates with the intersection of clinical informatics experience and active clearances — a rare combination in the market. Screened for both HIPAA compliance knowledge and DoD security requirements.

Outcome

All 8 positions filled within 60 days. The program's EHR deployment timeline accelerated by 3 weeks. Client subsequently engaged Diriga for all healthcare IT staffing needs across their portfolio.

Client testimonials

Diriga is the only recruiting firm we trust with our TS/SCI requirements. They understand the urgency and the security requirements in equal measure. Every candidate they send is vetted, qualified, and mission-ready.
VP of Talent Acquisition, Defense Prime Contractor
We switched to Diriga after years of 30%+ attrition from other staffing firms. Their attrition rate on our programs is effectively zero. The difference is they actually understand the work our people do.
Program Manager, Intelligence Community Support Contract
When we needed to ramp a full team in 60 days for a new CENTCOM award, Diriga delivered ahead of schedule. They were the only partner who could source TS/SCI candidates with the specific technical skills we needed in that timeframe.
Director of Operations, Mid-Tier Defense Contractor

Ready to see these results on your programs?

Start your search