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Obtaining Security Clearance

I recently ran across a most unusual Defense Office of Hearing and Appeals (DOHA) case where the applicant previously had his clearance revoked in 2020 due to security concerns under sexual behavior and psychological conditions. He reapplied for a clearance in 2023 with his current company and the DoD issued

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Security Clearance Denial

I see this over and over in security clearance denial cases. The applicant fails to disclose something that in and of itself is not serious or disqualifying for clearance eligibility. However, by doing that they have now created a new issue that is potentially disqualifying under the adjudicative guidelines for

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Past Security Clearance Posts

Security Clearance Denial

I recently came across an interesting security clearance appeals case from the Department of Energy Office of Hearing and Appeals where a security clearance holder…
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Security Clearance Jobs

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…
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Security Clearance Denial

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…
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