Security Clearance news
DoD to Continuously Scour Open-Source Data on Clearance Holders
As another part of the shift from decades old practices of reinvestigating security clearance holders every 5 or 10 years, the DoD will focus on beefing up IT systems and resources that will continuously scour open-source data for information that may indicate problems. New applicants still have to go through
Mental Wellness is Key to Mitigating Psychological Issues
There is much discussion on the forum about whether or not counseling or taking medication for a mental illness would prevent you from obtaining or holding a security clearance. Myths continue to permeate and cause those needing help to hesitate in seeking it out for fear of losing their eligibility.
I believe you are correct. Honestly, at this point I only listen to information that directly affects me and my job! It’s a confusing year for us DoD employees to…
Oh yes. The shutdown has no impact on contractors working on a contract that was let in a prior FY. Apples to oranges.
A friend works for Defense Logistics Agency and they are funded by “fees” charged to their “customers” so he is still working and getting paid. That money won’t last forever…
Yes, that would be a revolving fund. Same thing in Corps of Engineers and some other entities. Not sure if DCSA operates as a revolving fund with the fees but…