Business Details
8 Years
experience
Trusted Cleared Recruiting Services in San Diego
Mount Indie is a specialized recruiting firm dedicated to connecting government contractors with pre-vetted, security-cleared professionals. Founded in 2018 by industry veterans with over two decades of combined experience in federal and defense sector talent acquisition, we focus exclusively on the unique demands of the GovCon space. Our proprietary Sourcing Innovation Center leverages artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to rapidly identify candidates for roles ranging from cyber and space systems to program management and executive leadership. Our U.S.-based teams ensure compliance and data security while delivering tailored solutions like our 2i2CT process, which guarantees candidates vetted for technical and cultural fit.With a commitment to transparency and client success, we serve as an extension of our clients' organizations, providing scalable options from immediate hires to strategic retained recruiting partnerships.
Services
Security Clearance Recruiting
Cleared Hiring
Executive Search
Defense Tech Recruiting
Veteran Transition
Space Systems Recruiting
Cybersecurity Staffing
Intelligence Community Hiring
Proposal Recruiting
Strategic Retained Solutions
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- We guarantee qualified cleared candidates within 72 hours using AI-driven sourcing
- Our 2i2CT vetting process ensures technical and cultural fit for critical roles
- U.S.-based teams eliminate compliance risks for sensitive government contracts
- Founders bring 20+ years combined experience in federal defense sector recruiting
- We offer flexible solutions from direct hire to strategic retained recruiting
Associations and certifications
- WOSB/EDWOSB
What people say
72-hour placements
Security-cleared experts
Defense industry knowledge
Compliance-focused approach
Flexible solutions
Services
Alpine Direct Hire
Our Alpine Direct Hire solution delivers pre-vetted security-cleared professionals within 72 hours. Using AI-driven sourcing technology, we identify candidates who match both technical requirements and organizational culture. Clients only pay upon successful placement, with fees ranging from 15-25% of annual salary, ensuring risk-free talent acquisition for mission-critical roles.
Evergreen Retained
Evergreen Retained provides embedded recruiting teams for ongoing talent needs. Clients receive dedicated sourcing specialists and market intelligence to build consistent pipelines of cleared professionals. With monthly retainers from $5,500-$20,000, this solution offers predictable costs and proactive pipeline development for companies requiring sustained hiring in the federal contracting space.
Sourcing Innovation Center
Our Sourcing Innovation Center combines artificial intelligence with human expertise to identify passive candidates. Using predictive analytics and data mining, we access talent beyond traditional job boards. This approach ensures rapid delivery of qualified candidates while maintaining rigorous compliance standards for sensitive government contractor requirements.
2i2CT Process
The 2i2CT (Identify, Interview, Confirm, Transition) process guarantees thorough candidate evaluation. Each professional undergoes technical assessments, cultural fit analysis, and compliance verification before client introduction. This structured methodology ensures only the highest-quality candidates reach our clients' hiring managers.
Subcontract Staffing
Subcontract Staffing provides cleared professionals under our employment structure, eliminating client compliance burdens. Ideal for surge requirements or contract awards, this solution offers flexible workforce scaling without increasing internal headcount. Clients benefit from immediate access to vetted talent with seamless conversion options to direct hire.
People
Brooke
Founder
With over a decade of experience in DoD and federal recruiting, Brooke founded Mount Indie in 2018 after leading internal talent acquisition teams at major GovCon firms. Recognized as a San Diego Business Journal 40 Next Top Business Leader Under 40 finalist, she specializes in strategic talent solutions for defense contractors.
Tommy
Founder
Tommy brings extensive experience leading high-performing recruiting teams and managing proposals exceeding $20 million. As co-founder, he focuses on strategic growth and client relationships while maintaining industry connections through his work in defense sector talent acquisition and proposal development.
Questions
What types of security-cleared roles do you fill?
We specialize in defense tech, cybersecurity, intelligence (HUMINT/GEOINT/SIGINT), software development, program management, and executive leadership roles for federal contractors.
How quickly can you deliver candidates?
Our Alpine solutions guarantee first candidates within 72 hours using AI-driven sourcing and our proprietary 2i2CT vetting process for cleared professionals.
Do you work with small government contractors?
Yes, our Evergreen Growth solution provides cost-effective retained recruiting for small businesses needing flexible cleared talent pipelines with one active job slot per month.
Are your recruiters cleared themselves?
All our sourcing specialists hold security clearances and certifications in cleared recruiting methodologies to ensure compliance with federal contractor requirements.
What geographic areas do you cover?
We support federal contractors nationwide with focus on Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and civilian agency programs across the United States.
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