What is the Impact a Loss of Jurisdiction Can Have on My Security Clearance?
One of the most significant red flags in the adjudication process for a security clearance for potential employers and/or sponsors is a loss of jurisdiction. According to the…
Should You Attend a Security Clearance Hearing Without an Attorney?
Individuals who possess access to classified information have been entrusted to protect national secrets and are held to high standard of conduct, judgment, and trust.…
Understanding the Security Clearance Appeal Process
Obtaining a security clearance is required for individuals working in government, military, defense contracting, and other fields requiring access to classified information that…
Legal Protections for Employees During Security Clearance Investigations
Security clearance investigations are a regular part of the United States federal government employment process for any job that requires eligibility for access to classified…
I Owe Taxes. Can I Obtain/Maintain a Security Clearance?
Both having outstanding federal or state tax debt and/or filing federal or state tax can negatively impact an individual’s ability to obtain or maintain a security clearance.…
DoD Employees, Contractors Can Appeal Security Clearance Decisions
Did you receive an unfavorable decision after your Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA) hearing before an Administrative Judge? Under Department of Defense (DoD)…
Security Clearance Insight: New Driver, Same Old Bus . . . Navigating a New Administration and Handling Prior Mistakes
It is that magic time, every four years, when my email inbox and voicemail explodes with long-lost buddies dating from my years as a federal executive holding a security…
Understanding Adjudicative Guideline L: Outside Activities
Many employees and contractors of the United States federal government, military personnel, and government officials, who require access to classified information in the course of…
Understanding Security Clearance Forms: Supplementing the SF-85P and SF-86
When applying for a security clearance, you will need to complete one of two forms depending on the level of clearance you are required to obtain. The SF-85P is used for Public…
7 Deadly Sins for Security Clearance Holders and Applicants
Obtaining a security clearance is required for any federal employees or contractors who work with classified information. The clearance process is rigorous, with applicants facing…