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Background Investigations

KeyPoint Government Solutions (KPGS) announced that is it has doubled its caseload following the downfall of USIS and the subsequent reassignment of their cases over to KPGS and CACI. According to a story published in FedBiz, KPGS has had to borrow $22 million in order to meet the increased workload

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Adjudication

In May 2012 the DOD made the decision to consolidate all of the various component Central Adjudication Facilities (CAF) into one in order to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and standardize the adjudicative process across the spectrum to develop a level of trust when applying reciprocity. The transition phase started in

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Past Security Clearance Posts

Career AdviceSecurity Clearance Jobs

It is widely published that security-cleared candidates have more earning potential due to a burgeoning defense industry. How is your salary? Are you satisfied? If…
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…