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Cornerstone

Careers at Cornerstone

Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government.  Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission.  Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems.  If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense. We seek, hire, and cultivate the future leaders in technologies, management, and operations. Reach out and start a conversation about how you can be a part of the Cornerstone Defense Team!

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TOP 5 Reasons to join us!

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Core Values

Our core values are honesty, integrity, professionalism, and fairness. These values are utilized with all employees, partners, and clients. When faced with tough decisions, we ask ourselves β€œwhat is the right move?” In an industry that is constantly changing, our core values are not something that Cornerstone Defense will ever compromise.

2

Committed

We have a binding promise to our employees to make sure that they are prepared to provide the best service to our clients. Cornerstone Defense is committed to taking a holistic view of our team, ensuring each employee is able to balance successfully supporting their customer’s mission as well as maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

3

Approach

We use a consultative approach to hiring, employment, and execution. We look for quality employees and identify the appropriate opportunities for them, not the other way around. Our employees are always our number one concern. We firmly believe that if we take care of our employees, business will follow.

4

Attention

We focus on the details of efficiently managing personnel and business. We are consistently looking for new and unique ways to show our employees that they are the most important asset within the company. We fully understand and manage the need for both the Esprit de Corp and professional training for every Cornerstone Defense employee.

5

Transparency

We make every effort to communicate all aspects of Cornerstone operations with our employees. Transparency is fundamental to the culture of our company. We firmly believe that establishing a diverse and inclusive environment creates the best possible outcome for our employees, our clients, and the missions we support.

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  • Virginia
    13454 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 100
    Herndon, VA 20171
    Maryland
    2288 Blue Water Blvd, Suite 330
    Odenton, MD 21113
  • eFAX
    443.769.1559
  • Phone
    703.691.5100
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🎨 Cornerstone Defense is hiring a Senior Graphic Designer! 🎨
Cornerstone knows that their most prized assets are their employees. That’s why they continuously focus on creating an incredible work/life experience while tackling our nation’s toughest problems. Now, they’re looking for a creative powerhouse to join our mission in Columbia, MD.
If you have 10+ years of experience transforming complex technical data into engaging visual stories, we want you on our team.
✨ The Details:
πŸ’° Compensation: $135,000 – $155,000 + comprehensive benefits
πŸ”’ Clearance: Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph required
πŸ“ Location: Columbia, MD
πŸ› οΈ Skills: Adobe Creative Suite, data visualization, and Section 508 compliance
From standard-setting medical plans and generous PTO to fitness reimbursements and tuition support, we make sure our team is cared for!
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Reach out by sending us a message or applying on our jobs board, today!
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It’s almost Halloween, and things are getting scary at Cornerstone Defense! πŸŽƒπŸ‘»

Our mascots took over the front desk to debrief on just how β€œfrightening” it is around here. The verdict? Our incredible team culture and un-boo-lievable benefits are downright spooky! πŸ•ΈοΈβœ¨

From comprehensive healthcare coverage to an environment that makes you feel like part of something that matters, we ensure our team is fully supported to make a real impact. No tricks β€” just absolute treats! πŸ’ΌπŸš€

Looking for a career move where your work truly counts? We would love for you to reach out so we can start a conversation! πŸ•ΈοΈπŸ‘‡
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#CornerstoneDefense #CompanyCulture #WorkBenefits #HalloweenAtWork #CareerOpportunities
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We had a great time at ClearanceJobs Connect last week in Reston, VA! πŸ’‘πŸš€
The event was packed with incredible sessions focused on tackling today’s cleared talent pressures. Here are a few of our favorite highlights and takeaways:
β€’ The Future of Defense Tech: Deep dives into leveraging Generative AI within the Intelligence Community.
β€’ Policy & Compliance Updates: Invaluable briefings directly from DCSA and DOHA representatives regarding the cleared workforce.
β€’ Recruiter Development: Tactical sessions on metrics that matter, CMMC, and maximizing candidate engagement.
It was great to reconnect with peer recruiters and industry experts face-to-face.
πŸ‘‡ If you use ClearanceJobs for your talent sourcing, what are your favorite functions or services on the platform? Comment below and let’s swap best practices!
#ClearanceJobsConnect #DefenseContracting #GovConRecruiting #IntelligenceCommunity
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Meet one of our newest recruiters, Nathan!
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Nathan is a dynamic Talent Acquisition Specialist who brings a wealth of diverse expertise to our team. With a strong background in sales and account management, combined with valuable experience in media and hospitality, he has a unique knack for building relationships and understanding what truly makes people tick. This versatile professional toolkit rounds him out as a wonderful, deeply well-rounded person to lead our recruiting efforts! Welcome to the team, Nathan! πŸŽ‰
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So, you know we had to ask some fun β€œget-to-know-you” questions! πŸ‘€
Want to know:
✨ What song sets the vibe for the β€œwalk into the office” moment?
πŸ’Ό What part of joining Cornerstone Defense is most exciting?
🎨 Which skill he’d instantly master if he could?
And more! Swipe through to see all of his answers β€” and help us give Nathan a warm welcome! πŸ€πŸš€
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πŸŽ’ Work hard, give back, repeat! πŸ› οΈβœ¨

We love building great things at Cornerstone Defense, but we love showing up for our local communities even more! Recently, a handful of our awesome team members swapped their keyboards for backpacks πŸŽ’ and stepped out in North Carolina to volunteer with Crossnore Communities for Children.|

The mission? Stuffing backpacks packed with essential gear for amazing youth entering the foster care system. πŸ§ΈπŸ’™ Crossnore does incredible work weaving a fabric of resilience in homes and schools, and since their impact relies heavily on volunteers, we were hyped to jump in and lend a hand last month! πŸ™ŒπŸŽ‰

Who’s teaming up with us next? πŸ€πŸš€
We are always on the lookout for new ways to get involved and give back. If your organization is hosting a volunteer event or wants to partner with us for a community initiative, let’s make it happen!

πŸ“₯ Slide into our DMs or drop a comment below to pitch a partnership. Let’s team up and do some good! πŸ‘‡πŸ”₯
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πŸŽ’ Work hard, give