DHI Group Acquires AgileATS to Expand ClearanceJobs' GovTech Recruiting Market Leadership

DHI Group has acquired AgileATS, a leading applicant tracking system, to expand ClearanceJobs' market leadership in GovTech recruiting. The acquisition adds AI-powered features to the ClearanceJobs platform, addressing friction in hiring processes for small and mid-sized employers in the GovTech space. The deal advances DHI's long-term growth strategy, strengthening its position in the high-demand cleared talent market.

DHI Group, Inc. (NYSE: DHX) has announced the acquisition of AgileATS, a leading applicant tracking system (ATS) purpose-built for government contractors and employers hiring security-cleared professionals. The acquisition aims to expand DHI's ClearanceJobs platform, enhancing its position as a market leader in GovTech recruiting.

The integration of AgileATS into ClearanceJobs will provide AI-powered features, such as automated job postings, streamlined applicant workflows, enhanced sourcing capabilities, and actionable analytics. These features are designed to address the challenges faced by small and mid-sized employers in the GovTech space, who often lack dedicated ATS tools, creating friction in the hiring process.

The acquisition is part of DHI's long-term growth strategy, as it aims to deliver scalable, AI-powered solutions to government contractors facing complex and growing hiring demands. The transaction is valued at an estimated $2.0 million, with an up-front payment of $1.5 million in cash and another $0.5 million that may be earned within two years upon satisfaction of certain performance criteria.

Art Zeile, CEO of DHI Group, commented on the acquisition, stating, "This strategic move expands our addressable market within the GovTech sector and strengthens ClearanceJobs' position as the go-to platform for security-cleared hiring." Alex Schildt, President of ClearanceJobs, added, "By integrating AgileATS, we expand our mission to streamline and simplify cleared hiring while providing our clients with a measurable competitive advantage."

This strategic acquisition is expected to drive growth and innovation within the high-demand cleared talent market, further cementing DHI Group's leadership in GovTech recruiting.

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[1] https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250806803822/en/DHI-Group-Inc.-Acquires-AgileATS-to-Expand-ClearanceJobs-Market-Leadership-in-GovTech-Recruiting
[2] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/DHX/dhi-group-inc-acquires-agile-ats-to-expand-clearance-jobs-market-czqtrho2abzv.html