Defense news and career advice written by Lindy Kyzer

DCSA’s New “Pizza Tracker” Could Change the Clearance Process

Job Hopping, Gig Work, and Your Clearance
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When the Mission Ends: Navigating Identity, Transition, and Purpose

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How Long Does It Take to Get a Clearance? Q1 2026 Update

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The Cleared Workforce is Increasing – But Probably Not How You Think

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How AI and Technology Are Reshaping the Security Industry

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The Security Clearance Reform Scorecard Just Changed — And That’s a Good Thing

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A Sabbatical and Your Security Clearance

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Security Clearance Limbo: What Happens When There’s “No Determination”?

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DCSA’s Identity Crisis, Congressional Scrutiny, and GAO’s Stark Warnings: Where Personnel Vetting Reform Stands