Dahlgren Job Fair — Cleared & Defense Hiring Near NSWC Dahlgren
Dahlgren is defined by the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Dahlgren Division, one of the Navy's premier research, development, and engineering commands. The base and the contractor ecosystem surrounding it drive a hiring market built on engineering, weapons systems, software, systems integration, and the cleared support roles that keep defense programs running. JobZone brings in-person job fairs to the Dahlgren area so that cleared professionals and aspiring defense workers can meet hiring employers face to face. If you have searched for a "Dahlgren job fair near me," this is the in-person event made for this market — and it is free for job seekers.
What makes Dahlgren distinct is how clearance-driven it is. Many of the best roles require an active or recent security clearance, and employers value candidates who already understand the cadence of defense work. JobZone's long heritage in cleared and defense-contractor hiring is exactly suited to this. Our recruiters speak the language of clearances, program offices, and engineering disciplines, and our employer relationships include contractors who actively seek cleared talent and transitioning service members. Veterans leaving nearby commands consistently find that a JobZone fair connects their experience to the right programs faster than online applications ever could.
A JobZone Dahlgren-area fair is built for real conversations. You meet hiring managers in person, discuss your clearance and technical background directly, and often get screened the same day. Bring several résumé copies, be ready to state your clearance level and status, and dress to interview. Whether you are an engineer eyeing an NSWC contract, a cleared professional weighing your next move, or a veteran translating military service into a defense career, a JobZone fair puts you in front of employers who need exactly what you bring.
Upcoming Dahlgren Career Fairs
JobZone holds hiring events near Dahlgren throughout the year. Check our live schedule for the next confirmed date and venue. Next fair in this area: Dahlgren, VA (UMW) on Thursday, October 29, 2026, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM ET. University of Mary Washington – Dahlgren Campus, 4224 University Drive, King George, VA 22485. Registration is fast and free.
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Questions? Call JobZone at (434) 263-5102 (main office) or (540) 226-1473 (Janet Giles). Free for job seekers.