background investigations
The background investigation process is the government’s process for determining an individual’s trustworthiness with classified information.
How Much Does a Security Clearance Cost?
Clearance costs are released – and go up – every year. Tier 1 investigations aren’t even clearances, they’re simple automated checks for low-risk positions. Tier 5 investigations are the investigations at the Top Secret level and require the most work – and the most cost.
6 Tips for the Improved Security Clearance Case Management System
If there were only one new system that could be implemented in the next five years to support the background investigations program, the first priority should be on the implementation of a modern, centralized case management system.
DISA Looks to Address Security Clearance Case Management Issues
Security clearance reform efforts have largely focused on Continuous Evaluation (CE) and the role automation can play in security clearance background investigations. One issue that has remained largely unaddressed is the issue of case management.
White House Reorganization Moves Security Clearance Background Investigations Under DoD
Included in the sweeping federal government reforms announced by the White House today is the plan to overhaul the security clearance background investigation process, placing it under the control of the Department of Defense.
Understanding Field Work in the Security Clearance Process
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.
Security Clearance References
Some of the items on the investigations may require completion of a form sent out by the NBIB to a person named by the subject of the investigation.
Incomplete Records Contribute to National Tragedies
Another national tragedy brings attention to the porous and incomplete record repositories the government relies on to keep its citizens safe.
The National Security Threat Caused by Security Clearance Processing Delays
Are slow security clearance processing times a national security threat? Yes, they are – if you believe the adage that a quality defense workforce is our greatest asset.
Marijuana Users and Policy Abusers Should Expect Clearance Denial
Committing a crime, smoking dope or avoiding your taxes are all fine ways to lose your adjudication appeal. And your parent’s nationality may be of interest and concern.
Top ClearanceJobs Articles of 2017
It was a busy year in the world of background investigations. The processing times may have been slow, but the news came fast.
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