background investigation
Clearance Applicant Asserts Credit Report and Delinquent Debt History Does Not Define Character
It is well established that a history of financial issues and delinquent debt is the leading cause of security clearance eligibility denials. Central to the adjudicative guidelines for financial considerations is the principle that an individual’s failure to live within their means, satisfy debts, and meet financial obligations may indicate
Common Errors in Filling Out the SF-86
Security clearance applicants are required to complete the Questionnaire for National Security Positions (SF-86) and submit it to initiate the necessary background investigation. This process can be lengthy, depending on factors such as your age, the number of jobs you have held, where you have lived, and additional details related
Australian Government Security Clearances for Five Eyes Alliance Reciprocity
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
Company Security Management Office (SMO) Responsibilities and Lingo
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 and actions they must take to process the request through the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), depending on the scenario. First and foremost, they