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Background InvestigationsObtaining Security Clearance

The previous thread devoted to questions and answers regarding security clearances received 100+ comments and got full quick. Here’s another empty thread to post in.

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Background InvestigationsObtaining Security Clearance

This new article details that the end of the federal government’s security clearance logjam is finally in sight, according to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. Kathy Dillaman, associate director for OPM’s Federal Investigative Services, said that 80 percent of OPM’s initial investigations of applicants are being finished in less than

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Career AdviceSecurity Clearance Jobs

Three new reports from ClearanceJobs.com detail the best cities for defense jobs in three areas: The Southwest, the West Coast, and the East Coast. Not too many surprises on the cities for those already in the industry, but the supplimental data and stats are useful. Best Southwest Cities for Defense Jobs

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Obtaining Security Clearance

In this smart article from a retired Air Force major general, he discusses in pretty basic terms where we should automate the security clearance process. One interesting comment jumped out that not many people talk about: The clearance process treats all incoming cases the same, resulting in time-consuming deliberations, routine

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