Security clearances are among the most sensitive elements of a defense professional's credentials. They're also among the least verifiable from outside the government system. GameChangers does not have access to DCSA databases, does not verify clearance levels through official channels, and does not make any representations about the accuracy of clearance information on any profile.
What the platform does: allow professionals to self-certify that they hold or have held a clearance at a specified level, with an explicit disclaimer that this information is unverified. This disclaimer appears on the professional's profile, in mission search results, and in any contract that references a clearance level.
Why self-certification matters anyway
Even unverified clearance information has value in the early stages of a mission search. A mission lead looking for professionals who have at minimum a Secret clearance level can use the self-certification filter to narrow their search to candidates who claim to meet that threshold — then perform actual clearance verification through official channels during the formal engagement process.
The platform is a discovery and assembly tool, not a background check service. The self-certification flag surfaces relevant candidates; the actual verification happens through JPAS, DISS, or the prime contractor's security officer.
The continuous vetting context
Continuous vetting (CV) has replaced periodic reinvestigation as the standard for maintaining clearances. Over 3.8 million cleared personnel are now under continuous monitoring through DCSA's automated CV system. This means that clearance status can change between the time a professional self-certifies and the time a mission begins. Build in a clearance verification step at the contract stage, not just the application stage.