Despite concerns from the Government Accountability Office and frustration from lawmakers, the head of the Office of Personnel Management on Tuesday said the government is on track to reduce the average length of time required to process security clearance applications by the end of the year. OPM Director John Berry told lawmakers on a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs subcommittee ...

Finally, after months of searching and interviewing for government and government contractor jobs, you get the good news -- you won the position -- with a condition attached. The condition: The job is yours following the successful completion of a background check that will determine your suitability for a U.S. government Top Secret, Secret or Confidential security clearance. This is called ...

In an effort to explain the many different positions we have in the field, I've asked a Transportation Security Inspector (TSI) from Cincinnati to talk a little about his position. Jim is from the Aviation side of Inspections, so keep in mind that TSA has a cadre of inspectors in the field. We’ll highlight their jobs in the future as well. ...

Many federal job seekers seriously consider applying for open positions at federal contractors. These companies usually benefit from faster hiring processes, higher pay, and more vacancies. On the downside, government contractors cannot offer the job security that comes with federal employment and the open positions aren’t as diverse. Most growth has come in the IT and Engineering career fields as contracts ...

Introduction The following guidelines are established for all individuals who require access to classified information. They apply to persons being considered for initial or continued eligibility, and are used by government departments and agencies in all final clearance determinations. Investigative Process The determination of whether the granting or continuing of eligibility for a security clearance is based upon careful consideration of ...