Key Takeaways

  • 75% of U.S. employers use automated applicant tracking systems to screen resumes before a human reviews them (Harvard Business School & Accenture, 2021)
  • The most common ATS failures are missing keywords, incompatible formatting, and incorrect file types
  • ResumeGeni scores your resume across 8 parsing layers — modeled on the same steps enterprise ATS platforms like Workday, Greenhouse, and Taleo use to evaluate candidates

How ATS Resume Scoring Works

Applicant tracking systems parse your resume into structured data — extracting your name, contact info, work history, skills, and education — then score how well that data matches the job requirements. Many ATS rejections happen because the parser couldn't extract critical fields, not because the candidate wasn't qualified.

LayerWhat It ChecksWhy It Matters
Document extractionFile format, encoding, readabilityCorrupted or image-only PDFs fail immediately
Layout analysisTables, columns, headers, footersMulti-column layouts break field extraction
Section detectionExperience, education, skills headingsNon-standard headings cause sections to be missed
Field mappingName, email, phone, dates, titlesMissing contact info is a common cause of immediate rejection
Keyword matchingJob-specific terms, skills, certificationsKeyword overlap affects recruiter search visibility and ATS scoring
Chronology checkDate ordering, gap detectionReverse-chronological order is expected by most ATS
QuantificationMetrics, numbers, measurable outcomesQuantified achievements help human reviewers and some scoring models
Confidence scoringOverall parse quality and completenessLow-confidence parses get deprioritized in results

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ResumeGeni free?
Yes. ResumeGeni is currently in beta — ATS analysis, scoring, and initial improvement suggestions are free with no signup required. Full guidance and saved reports may require a free account.
What file formats are supported?
PDF, DOCX, DOC, TXT, RTF, ODT, and Apple Pages. PDF and DOCX are recommended for best ATS compatibility.
How is the ATS score calculated?
Your resume is processed through an 8-layer parsing pipeline that extracts structured data the same way enterprise ATS platforms do. The score reflects how completely and accurately your resume can be parsed, plus how well your content matches common ATS ranking criteria.
Can ATS read PDF resumes?
Yes, but not all PDFs are equal. Text-based PDFs parse well. Image-only PDFs (scanned documents) and PDFs with complex tables or multi-column layouts often fail ATS parsing. Our analyzer will flag these issues.
How do I improve my ATS score?
Focus on three areas: use a clean single-column format, include keywords from the job description naturally in your experience bullets, and ensure all sections (contact, experience, education, skills) use standard headings.

ATS Guides & Resources

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Contractor Special Security Officer

KBR · Orlando, Florida

Title:

Contractor Special Security Officer

Program Summary:

KBR’s Defense and Technology Solutions (DTS) business unit delivers comprehensive engineering and technical solutions across the lifecycle of military systems on land, at sea, in the air, and in space. By integrating emerging technologies with deep platform expertise, KBR enhances mission effectiveness on a global scale. With capabilities in digital engineering, RDT&E, cyber, AI, modeling and simulation, and rapid prototyping, KBR provides innovative solutions that drive defense and security advancements.
 

Job Summary:

The Contractor Special Security Officer will work on-site provide day to day security support for a new Special Access Program (SAP) facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the industrial security program which will include:

Roles and Responsibilities:

•  Interpreting and implementing the Intelligence Community Standard (ICD) 705.

•  Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), System Security Plans (SSP), Approval to Operate (ATO), and Appointment letters. 

•  Monitor the development and execution of a Security Education, Training and Awareness (SETA) program that includes, but is not limited to; indoctrinations, briefings, foreign travel, couriers, OPSEC plans, event-driven briefings, and debriefings.

•  Visitor control and badging.

•  Perform and coordinate testing of intrusion detection systems and maintain Underwriters Laboratory (UL) certifications.

•  Perform self-inspections.

•  Manage and facilitate Government-led inspections.

•  Maintain personnel records utilizing the Joint Access Database Environment (JADE) system.

•  Manage customer reporting program (reportable/adverse info)

•  Process classified visit requests and orchestrate classified visits/meetings.

•  Provide conference and meeting scheduling and support.

•  Fulfill the duties of the (SAO) SAP Accountability Officer. 

•  Maintain document control/database records to include creation, receipt, dispatch, tracking, destruction of documents and media.  This includes electronic and physical transmissions in accordance with policy and facility guidelines.

•  Utilization of the Joint Access Database Environment (JADE) and submit Program Access Requests (PARs).

Facility Security Officer (FSO)

•  Ensure government, company, and customer-specific security requirements are effectively implemented within the facility. 

•  Oversee administration and integrity of information systems processing classified information. 

•  Ensure Open Storage areas are effectively controlled and monitored.

•  Participate in corporate-led initiatives to include promulgation of new, or revisions to existing policies and procedures governing NISP/ICD activities. 

•  Interacts directly with governmental oversight and law enforcement agencies, as necessary to include direct interface with DCSA/USG Program Security Officers (PSO) during inspections and audits. 

•  Investigate security infractions and prepare reports to both internal and external customers.

•  Maintain accountability of communications security (COMSEC) devices and their associated keying material.

•  Identify, monitor, and provide briefings to management and employees on key security issues which have the potential to impact business operations. 

•  Process employees for security clearances and track required training.  This includes working with governmental entities to arrange SCI accesses and briefings.

•  Coordinate briefings for employees travelling internationally.

Basic Qualifications:

•  A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.  Eight years of experience may be substituted for the degree. 

•  A minimum of (10) years of experience within DoD environment in either collateral or Special Access Required environments, which includes a working knowledge of DoDM 5205.07 Series, Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Joint SAP Implementation Guide requirements, and expertise in developing security related procedures, processes, and accreditation documents necessary to adhere to these requirements is required.

•  Thorough working knowledge of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM (32 CFR 117)) and its supplements, overprints and other related government regulations (e.g. DoDM 5205.07 Vols 1-4, DoDM  5105.21 M1, JSIG and ICDs).

•  Experience with inventory control of documents using an automated document control system is required.

•  Applicant selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. A current Top Secret Clearance with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within the last 5 years is required.

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Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture.  These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company.  That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. 

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.