Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business

Navigate with purpose.
Execute with discipline.

Compass and Playbook sources military-trained, mission-ready talent for the federal government. The compass sets the direction; the playbook puts the right people in position — cleared, MOS-aligned teams ready to execute before the competition finishes drawing the play.

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  • SDVOSB& VOSB certified
  • 561311Primary NAICS
  • Clearedtalent pipeline
  • Raleigh, NCHeadquartered
Core Capabilities

The playbook for federal workforce readiness

End-to-end talent and operational support that keeps mission-critical programs staffed, cleared, and running — from the first placement to sustained readiness.

MOS-Aligned Talent Acquisition

Veteran placement matched to military occupational specialty for federal and commercial contracts — the right skill set, the first time.

NAICS 561311

Cleared Personnel Sourcing

An extensive network of candidates with active and former security clearances, ready to deploy into sensitive programs.

Cleared pipeline

Contract & Temporary Staffing

Rapid, scalable staffing for mission-critical programs — from individual contributors to full team deployments.

NAICS 561320

HR Consulting & Onboarding

Human resources consulting, workforce development, and onboarding training that turns new hires into mission-ready teams.

NAICS 541612

Management Consulting

Administrative management and general management consulting to sharpen program execution and operational discipline.

NAICS 541611

Facilities & Janitorial Support

Commercial and industrial janitorial services — operational support that keeps sites contract-ready end to end.

NAICS 561720
Why Compass & Playbook

Two instruments. One winning mission.

Our name is our operating philosophy. The Compass represents direction—understanding the mission, aligning to the objective, anticipating the operating environment, and maintaining an unwavering focus on what matters most.

The Playbook represents execution—a disciplined, repeatable approach to identifying, developing, and deploying the right talent to accomplish the mission.

Direction without execution is intent. Execution without direction is effort. Together, the Compass and the Playbook ensure every engagement is aligned, every placement is deliberate, and every program is positioned for mission success.

  • Veteran-led, mission-fluent

    Leadership brings firsthand military experience and deep DoD cultural fluency — we speak the mission before the kickoff meeting.

  • Cleared & ready to deploy

    A standing pipeline of active and former clearance holders means rapid mobilization when the program can't wait.

  • Set-aside eligible

    SDVOSB and VOSB certified — a direct path to socio-economic preference and set-aside contract vehicles.

  • End-to-end readiness

    Workforce solutions paired with operational support so a program is contract-ready from talent to facilities.

Leadership

Built by someone who's carried the mission

Taylor Heflin — Founder & CEO

Founder of Compass and Playbook. A U.S. Naval Academy graduate, award-winning varsity football player, and former USMC officer with eight years of military leadership and five years in financial services.

  • USNA Graduate
  • Former USMC Officer
  • FINRA Series 7, 79, 63
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Let's get your program mission-ready.

Whether you're building a set-aside opportunity or need cleared talent fast, tell us the objective — we'll bring the playbook.