Workforce
Security Clearance Experts Encourage National Security Workers to Seek Mental Health Treatment
The government and private sector are pushing to improve the narrative around mental health care.
Management
GovExec Daily: The Security Clearance Process and Diversity
Lindy Kyzer joins the podcast to discuss how to get the best and most diverse talent into the intelligence community.
Defense
DOD to Debut Virtual Desktops for Certain Highly Classified Programs
The effort, which sunsets "Chinstrap" desktop hardware, has been a key priority in the Pentagon's CIO shop.
Workforce
GovExec Daily: Tax Issues and Security Clearances
Lindy Kyzer joins the podcast to discuss financial problems that could derail a clearance seeker or clearance holder.
Tech
GovExec Daily: Security Clearances and Ukraine
Federal employment attorney Dan Meyer joins the podcast to talk about what cleared individuals should keep in mind while supporting Ukrainians.
Workforce
GovExec Daily: Money Issues and Security Clearances
ClearanceJobs.com editor Lindy Kyzer joins the podcast to talk about how financial problems can derail the process.
Workforce
Winning the War for Cyber – and Cyber Talent
A White House cyber director lacks budget and staff, and a cabinet-level "Department of Cybersecurity" risks alienating stakeholders, but there is a model already in place that could manage the "whole of government" cybersecurity approach.
Workforce
OMB: This Is the Year for Security Clearance Reform
Jason Miller, deputy director of management at the Office of Management and Budget, a key leader in security clearance reform efforts, says to expect major milestones in 2022.
Workforce
GovExec Daily: What Feds Need to Know About Clearances
Federal employment attorneys Elaine Fitch and Mary Kuntz join the podcast to discuss new information about the process of getting cleared.
Workforce
GovExec Daily: Marijuana May Still Be a Problem for Security Clearances
Federal employment attorney Aaron Herreras Szot joins the podcast to discuss the climate around cannabis use and security concerns.
Defense
Marijuana Use Can Still Be a Problem for Security Clearance Applicants
While marijuana has been legalized in some places, new guidance reminds clearance applicants that use can still be disqualifying.
Management
Marijuana Use ‘Remains Relevant, But Not Determinative’ for Security Clearances
The increasing number of states and localities that have decriminalized marijuana prompted a guidance update.
Defense
Pentagon Begins ‘Continuous Vetting’ of All Troops for Insider Threats, Extremism; Social Media May Come Next
Automatic alerts will flag records or activities of concern among all Defense Department personnel.
Pay & Benefits
For Government Tech Workers, Certification Pays Off in Higher Salaries
This chart shows the average compensation for the top 10 IT certifications for cleared and certified professionals today.
Management
What Federal Employees Need to Know About Evolving Marijuana Laws
New policies don’t mean federal workers should rush to their local dispensary, and national security leaders in particular are urging caution.
Pay & Benefits
Benefits of a Security Clearance: Six-Figure Salary and Job Stability
A new survey of cleared professionals offers a window into their job satisfaction, compensation and future plans.
Management
Joining the Biden Administration? Read This Before You Apply for a Clearance
The five things you need to do before submitting your SF-86 security clearance application.
Workforce
Half of Security Clearance Holders Are Under Continuous Evaluation
If you have an active security clearance and you’re not currently enrolled in CE, you likely soon will be.
Management
Your Security Clearance and Protests: What You Need to Know
You’re free to take to the streets or social media with your concerns—just don’t get arrested.
Workforce
When Your Work Is Classified, ‘Work From Home’ Doesn’t Work
That’s just the start of the problems for defense employees, contract workers, and their bosses who are trying to take coronavirus precautions.
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