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Eventually, the time comes for many of us to evaluate the marketability of the skills, qualifications, and experiences we have gained through government service. We hope a prospective employer will appreciate our proven leadership abilities, sharp intellect, and valuable training - fortunately, many do. One of the most valuable, and perpetually underestimated, qualifications that many of us bring to the table ...

Suppose you've come across an hourly job that looks like a great fit. There's just one small matter: The position requires a US security clearance, and you don't have one. You may think that you can just apply for the clearance and in no time the job will be yours, but the process isn't quite that simple. You cannot obtain a ...

Federal security and protection careers include a wide variety of specific positions. These include: security specialists, park rangers, environmental protection specialists, information security specialists, and security guards. Many of the open positions are at defense and homeland security related agencies. == Qualifications and Salaries == Security Specialists: There are usually no specific educational/skill requirements, but applicants must have at least one-year ...

Aeronautical Analysts collect, analyze, and evaluate aeronautical data from worldwide data and imagery sources. They convert that data into digital and graphic formats for use in supporting all phases of flight operations. Individuals use their knowledge of all phases of flight including planning, en route, and terminal. In addition, Aeronautical Analysts use computer systems and specialized software to maintain specialized databases ...

A security clearance is often essential to landing a technology job with a government contractor or federal agency handling sensitive information. If you want to work at an organization serving the national interest, you may find your path slowed considerably, if not blocked entirely, by the lack of a security clearance. To obtain a clearance, you need an employer’s backing and ...

The mission of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is to "pioneer the future in space exploration, scientific discovery and aeronautics research". More specifically, NASA represents four principle organizations, referred to as mission directorates: ● Aeronautics: pioneers and proves new flight technologies that improve our ability to explore and which have practical applications on Earth. ● Exploration Systems: creates new ...

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 ...

These Information Technology Specialists work on the cutting edge of information technology security. In this occupation you may supervise, lead or perform duties that pertain to planning, developing, implementing, and maintaining programs, polices, and procedures to protect the integrity and confidentiality of systems, networks, and data. == Agency == Office of the Secretary of the Navy == Salary Range == $28,862 ...

In this occupation you may supervise, lead or perform a variety of duties concerned with the collection, analysis, evaluation, interpretation, and dissemination of information. This information covers the political, economic, social, cultural, physical, geographic, scientific, or military trends or conditions in foreign or domestic areas that affect national security. You may also conduct briefings for policy and decision-makers or debrief returning ...

h3. Classification Levels National security information that requires protection against unauthorized disclosure are classified at one of the following three levels. Top Secret Clearance Top Secret is applied to information that reasonably could be expected to cause exceptionally grave damage to the national security if disclosed to unauthorized sources. This level needs to be reinvestigated every 5 years. Secret Clearance Secret ...

Q: Why are you going to investigate me? I'm only applying for an entry level job and I don't need a security clearance. A: The interests of the national security require that all persons privileged to be employed in the departments and agencies of the government shall be reliable, trustworthy, of good conduct and character, and of complete and unswerving loyalty ...

A security clearance is often essential to landing a job with government contractors or federal agencies who handle sensitive information. Since the creation of the Department of Homeland Security and a huge demand for internet security work, there has never been a greater demand for employees to work on classified programs. Therefore, qualified job seekers will find that they have a ...

The U.S. Army's mission is to provide necessary forces and capabilities to the Combatant Commanders in support of the National Security and Defense Strategies. The Army recruits, organizes, trains, and equips Soldiers who, as vital members of their units and the Joint Team, conduct prompt, sustained combat and stability operations on land. It is also charged with providing logistics and support ...

With a $44.9 Billion dollar annual budget and over 200,000 employees in the Department of Homeland Security alone, homeland security careers are some of the most stable, fastest growing, and most rewarding jobs available today. There's only one thing growing faster than homeland security job offers - and that's job seekers who want careers in homeland security. In fact, in every ...

The mission of the United States Air Force is to deliver sovereign options for the defense of the United States of America and its global interests - to fly and fight in Air, Space, and Cyberspace. To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Reach and Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, ...

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 ...

The US Border Patrol offers a fast-paced, challenging law enforcement career in which fluency in Spanish is a definite advantage. Now part of the Department of Homeland Security, the Border Patrol is responsible for patrolling all 6,000 miles of the US land borders and 2,000 miles of coast around Florida and Puerto Rico. Its greatest focus, however, is on the border ...

The US may be pouring billions into homeland security, including funds to target cyberterrorism, but these outlays don't necessarily translate into easy pickings for information technology professionals seeking work in this sector. Those with security clearances and expertise in a security niche, such as encryption or biometrics, have an edge in seeking employment on homeland-security projects. But even for those with ...

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. ...

IMCOM provides and manages installations that enable soldier and family readiness, and provide a quality of life that matches the quality of service they provide the nation. == Number of Employees == 35,013 == Career Fields == * Security and Protection * Legal and Claims Examining * Information Technology * Investigation and Inspection == Related Links == == == Do you ...