Instantly match pre-cleared talent to your gov contract jobs in days, not months.
Bootstrapped teams experience months-long delays in background checks and security clearance processes when building remote workforces for government contracts, killing their hiring momentum.
ClearHireMatch is a marketplace connecting bootstrapped teams with remote workers who already hold active security clearances. Users post jobs with clearance requirements, and the platform uses smart matching to surface verified candidates instantly. This bypasses lengthy clearance processes, accelerating hiring for government contracts.
Bootstrapped teams pursuing government contracts and needing to hire remote workers requiring clearances
Exclusive focus on pre-cleared remote talent with AI matching scored by clearance level, recency, and job fit—unlike general job boards.
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Post jobs specifying clearance levels (Secret, Top Secret) and get instant matches.
Search and view verified profiles with clearance details, resume, and availability.
Algorithm matches candidates to jobs based on clearance, skills, and location preferences.
In-app chat to interview and negotiate with candidates.
Admin panel to verify candidate clearances via uploaded docs.
Track applications, interviews, and hires in a simple CRM.
Candidates upload and parse resumes automatically.
View hiring metrics and clearance trends.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | No | |
| role | text | No |
| gov_contracts | text | Yes |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| title | text | No |
| clearance_req | text | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| status | text | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| clearance_level | text | No |
| clearance_expiry | timestamp | No |
| skills | text | Yes |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| job_id | uuid | No |
| candidate_id | uuid | No |
| score | int | No |
Relationships:
/api/jobsCreate a new job posting
/api/matchesGet matches for a job
/api/candidates/:idFetch candidate profile
/api/messagesSend message between user and candidate
No messaging
Up to 10 hires/mo
None
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 50 | 4% | $60 | $720 |
| Month 6 | 250 | 10% | $700 | $8,400 |
Skip clearance delays—match with verified remote workers ready for gov contracts.
DM 20 bootstrapped founders in LinkedIn gov contracting groups sharing pain point survey. Offer free Pro access for feedback. Follow up with personalized demos based on their contract needs.
Large database
Slow matching, no AI, not remote-focused
AI instant matches for remote pre-cleared talent
Veteran focus
Manual process, no tech platform
Automated marketplace for speed
Network effects from growing database of verified clearances; data moat on match success rates.
Gov remote work surge post-COVID + digital hiring mandates create urgent need for speed.
Clearance data privacy compliance
Use SOC2 compliant Supabase, require user consent
Low adoption if few pre-cleared candidates
Seed with partnerships to vet firms
AI matching accuracy
Start rule-based, iterate with user data
Success: 80% confirm pain and WOY
Success: 2 paid conversions
Success: 50 users week 1
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