Security Clearance news

DRP and RIFs Make Current and Former Clearance Holders Ripe for Recruitment
The news outlets are brimming with stories about the massive amount of federal government workers getting fired, taking the deferred resignation offer, or getting ousted as a part of reductions in force. Many of these workers currently have or have previously held a security clearance and had access to classified

Uptick in Security Clearance Appeal Cases Involving Drug Use
In perusing the Defense Office of Hearing and Appeals cases published from January through March of this year, I have noticed an uptick in the number of cases where the applicant has admitted to use of illegal drugs resulting in a denial of clearance eligibility. Out of 115 appeals, 44
Many jobs getting pulled back. USAJOBS is same. Most agencies can only bring in 1 for every 4 leaving. As that dries up, signatures expire, etc. Seems they are opting…
About how long did the process to get your clearance transferred over take? I too was on the CCL, had a FJO w/ the agency but then get rescinded due…
Congrats! If I recall correctly, it took a few weeks. Not bad at all.
Thanks for the update. I’ve been a little worried because I haven’t had a start date determined yet and I suppose that’s due to the clearance being transferred over or…