A recent report from the Congressional Research Service highlights ethics within the CIA. When your job requires duplicity, understanding the ethical rules becomes even more important.

The Intelligence Community plays a crucial role in helping keep the nation safe, but its nearly $80 billion budget represents just a small of portion of what the United States spends on national defense and homeland security.

Recent industry trends, including an increase in defense spending, is bringing the demand for those with security clearance and aerospace experience sky high again.

In May the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) announced that it would consider new ways to make it easier for agencies to hire individuals for STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and cybersecurity positions.

The Fiscal Year 2018 and 2019 budgets are calling for big increases in construction spending. The new growth in military construction spending may be why construction salaries are on the rise.

Among the suggestions made to improve the situation is to simply hire more background investigators – those who conduct interviews and take part in the process. But the number of investigators may not be the problem.

Background investigations for the security clearance process require more field work than you might think. This has only increased in recent years – but that may soon change.

Whether you’re a career diplomat or a presidential appointee, earning – and keeping – a security clearance can be challenging.

Did you realize trade wars have previously led to real wars? Take this test and see if you understand the complex history of trade wars.

Tips from the pros on how to prepare you and the family for the move, from education considerations to why you should stay informed with U.S. politics.