Skill Demand Index
SC Clearance — Demand & Depth Analysis
Based on 1 scored job postings out of 4,995 total. Depth levels reflect actual proficiency tiers, not just keyword presence.
0%
Demand Rate
L0
Median Depth
100%
Gap Rate
1
Jobs Analyzed
Missing
The most common result here is no demonstrated SC Clearance at all.
Overview
What is SC Clearance?
Market context for SC Clearance in the current job market
SC Clearance is required in 0% of scored job postings on ShouldApply, making it a growing skill in the current job market. Employers looking for SC Clearance typically want candidates who can demonstrate real proficiency, not just surface awareness.
What the data shows for SC Clearance:
- •Required in 0% 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 — 100% of all SC Clearance jobs
What L0 means in practice:
L0 (Missing) means most of these scored evaluations showed no demonstrated SC 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 SC 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 100% means most applicants lack SC Clearance at the depth employers need. This is a real opportunity for candidates who invest in building genuine proficiency.
Which roles need SC Clearance most:
Software Engineering positions drive 100% of demand. Skills commonly paired with SC Clearance include Python for Automation and CI/CD (GitHub Actions, FluxCD).
Depth Level Distribution
Proficiency Distribution
How candidates match SC Clearance requirements across 1 scored evaluations
Average depth: L0.0·Median depth: L0.0
Salary Correlation
Pay Impact
How SC Clearance affects compensation based on postings with disclosed salary data
Without SC Clearance
$140K
Median $133K
1235 jobs
Skill Demand Insight
“SC Clearance appears in 0% of all scored jobs.”
From 1 scored job postings
Skill Pairings
Commonly Paired Skills
Other skills that frequently appear alongside SC Clearance
Role Breakdown
Top Role Categories
Job categories most likely to require SC Clearance
Gap Analysis
Gap Rate Explained
How often SC Clearance is identified as a skill gap (L0–L1) in scored applications
High gap rate — most candidates are underqualified
When SC Clearance appears in a job's requirements, 100% of scored applicants received an L0 or L1 (missing or minimal).
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