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During a security clearance denial appeal hearing the applicant is allowed to question witnesses, both their own and the Department counsel’s. Prehearing guidance will be provided regarding procedures. The Administrative Judge does not swear in applicants or other witnesses but does remind all parties of the fact it is a criminal offense

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The United States Intelligence Community agencies and other associated agencies carry out intelligence-related tasks for the United States. Use the links below to peruse each agency’s website for information on their mission and careers with that specific agency, including both government and industry opportunities.

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Past Security Clearance Posts

Security Clearance Process

National Security Adjudicators enter their adjudicative determinations into the various systems of record used to house security clearance information (DISS, CVS, Scattered Castles, etc.).  These…
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Security Clearance Denial

I have seen it time and again where security clearance applicants who are denied eligibility based on financial issues claim the reason for the delinquent debts is…
Obtaining Security Clearance

Employees who have a history of quitting or walking off the job without notice may find obtaining security clearance eligibility a challenge. Why? Because it…