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We have previously covered the hiring process for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and the National Security Agency (NSA). Another intelligence agency not as well known is the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) whose hiring process is similar to that of the CIA and NSA. Applicants must be able to obtain a Top-Secret (TS) security

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After an applicant has filled out the Questionnaire for National Security Positions (SF-86), they are required to certify it as true and the sign a General Release of Information form, an Authorization for Release of Medical Information Pursuant to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) form, and a

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