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Security Clearance Process

A year after the Washington Navy Yard shootings security clearance process reform is moving forward, albeit slowly and methodically. A recent Washington Post article highlighted the progress already made in certain areas, but also came to the conclusion that there is still quite a bit of work to be done

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AdjudicationBackground Investigations

In August of 2012 the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), in collaboration with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM,) approved National Training Standards for individuals performing background investigations, national security adjudications, and suitability adjudications.  The overall objective of NTS certification is to equip all personnel performing work

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Past Security Clearance Posts

Background InvestigationsObtaining Security Clearance

In yesterday's USA Today, a report titled "White House looks for faster top secret clearances" details the positive efforts of Office of Management and Budget…
Security Clearance Jobs

This isn't necessary new to report, but an article on CNN today details how dolphins and sea lions are providing surveillance to harbors like Puget…
Career AdviceSecurity Clearance Jobs

Most people don't associate the Redmond giant with the U.S. defense industry. If you think about it, it makes total sense. Microsoft employs some of…