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In a recent Defense Office of Hearing and Appeals case, a DoD contractor was able to overcome concerns with her history of incidents involving alcohol consumption to get security clearance eligibility. This was one of those cases that could have gone either way, depending on the interpretation of the mitigating

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Security Clearance Process

The United States is a member of the intelligence alliance known as the “Fives Eyes” which includes Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the United Kingdom. As such, classified intelligence and threat information is shared among the members of the alliance. Obviously, the intelligence staff and others involved must be vetted

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Past Security Clearance Posts

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A Department of Energy (DOE) contractor had his security clearance suspended by the local security office due to concerns related to sexual and criminal conduct…
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When a defense contractor's Security Management Office (SMO) offers someone a job in a sensitive position that requires a security clearance there are certain responsibilities…
Security Clearance Jobs

In reviewing numerous job postings across my career field, I’ve noticed that many specify a requirement for an active security clearance. This wording can unintentionally…