Active Top Secret Clearance — Demand & Depth Analysis

What the data shows for Active Top Secret Clearance:

• •Required in 0.1% of all scored postings — demand is growing as more employers add it to requirements
• •Scored evaluations land at L0 at the median: the requirement gets listed, and half or more of those evaluations showed no depth behind it
• •Most demand comes from Software Engineering roles — 75% of all Active Top Secret Clearance jobs

What L0 means in practice:

L0 (Missing) means most of these scored evaluations showed no demonstrated Active Top Secret Clearance at all. Employers still list it, so it reads as an open gap rather than a bar most candidates are clearing.

This means employers aren't looking for someone who has used Active Top Secret Clearance once or twice. They want evidence of professional application — shipped work, measurable outcomes, and the ability to operate independently.

Common skill gaps:

The gap rate of 75% means most applicants lack Active Top Secret Clearance at the depth employers need. This is a real opportunity for candidates who invest in building genuine proficiency.

Which roles need Active Top Secret Clearance most:

Software Engineering positions drive 75% of demand. Project Management also frequently list Active Top Secret Clearance as a requirement. Skills commonly paired with Active Top Secret Clearance include Bachelor's Degree and Project Management Software Proficiency.