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Intelligence Career ConversationsThe Unredacted Resume: Who's Hiring?: Employment Trends in the NatSec MarketThe Unredacted Resume is a new miniseries podcast hosted by Brian Drake and Lindy Kyzer. In this inaugural episode, Lindy is joined by COL Candice Frost, USA (Ret.), Senior Account Executive at Nightwing, and The Hon. John Sherman, Dean of The Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University. Tune in as they discuss key hiring trends, high-demand skillsets, and strategies for mid-career professionals navigating career transitions in today's evolving national security job market.
2025-08-1424 min
Security Clearance Careers PodcastGAO Report Spotlights Continued Issues with ReciprocityIn this episode of ClearedCast, ClearanceJobs legal correspondent Sean Bigley and VP Lindy Kyzer discuss one of the federal government’s most persistent personnel security challenges: security clearance reciprocity.Despite years of reform and policy promises, clearance holders continue to face delays and disruptions when moving between agencies—even when they already hold an active clearance. Sean and Lindy break down the latest GAO report, which sheds light on why reciprocity still lags and where implementation gaps persist.In this episode:What the GAO uncovered about reciprocity in practice versus poli...
2025-07-2313 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastWhy Polygraphs Should Only be used for 'Spiritual Purposes'Lindy Kyzer and Sean Bigley of ClearanceJobs spitball about the truth and lies when it comes to the polygraph process. One of the realities of the polygraph is that even experts agree it's dubious at actually checking for lies. What it is good at is getting people to have a spiritual epiphany and suddenly start sharing details they hadn't before. That's one reason why maybe the security clearance polygraph should go the way of Scientology's eMeters, and the experts should agree, they're really only used for 'spiritual purposes.' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-04-2913 min
Security Clearance InsecurityBuilding a Resilient Cyber Workforce with the Cyber GuildDebbie Sallis of The Cyber Guild, a nonprofit on a mission to build a resilient, inclusive cybersecurity workforce joins the show to discuss how the Guild is tackling retention, community-building, and allyship through programs. Plus, hear how the upcoming May 29th Cyber Connect event in Arlington, VA is helping transitioning federal and military professionals build trusted connections, sharpen their skills, and protect their clearances in today’s volatile market. Discover why curated relationship-building—not just networking—is key to the future of cybersecurity careers. For more info and to register, visit www.thecyberguild.org. In the second half of the sh...
2025-04-2928 minSecurity Clearance Careers Podcast'You're Not a Bad Snitch - You're a Security Snitch'On this episode of the Security Clearance Careers podcast Sean Bigley and Lindy Kyzer discuss the finer points of why security clearance holders should report security concerns. With updated security clearance reporting requirements mandating reporting on not just yourself, but questionable actions by coworkers, it's worth understanding what a security risk is - and what it isn't. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-04-1014 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastPeak Cringe or Modern Reality - Online Job Searches Feel More Like Online Dating?If you haven't been on the job search for awhile, you may be surprised to see folks comparing today's job search to the dating journey. Sean Bigley and Lindy Kyzer discuss why maybe it's not great to think about your next employer as the great love of your life, but it may be a good thing for employers to take notions of gamification and online content mapping to make the job search process a little more consumer-friendly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-04-0411 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityBringing Better Technology Into Government and How Your Job Search is Like Online DatingVirtualization and big data aren't new - but the government's use of these technologies in different ways largely is. Jared Shepard, President and CEO of Hypori comes on the show to discuss how the U.S. government and industry are both working together to make their security posture stronger - and more accessible. He also discusses his nonprofit Warriors Ethos. In the second half of the show Sean Bigley and Lindy Kyzer of ClearanceJobs discuss the modern job search process - and the pros and cons of the controversial trend of comparing your job search to online...
2025-02-1428 min
Part-Time HitterSecurity Clearances with the Clearance GOAT | Lindy Kyzer of ClearanceJobs
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Do you find security clearances confusing? The
process, reasons for denial, and keeping up with updates can feel overwhelming
without someone to guide you. That’s why I sat down with Lindy Kyzer, the
Clearance GOAT, to break it all down. Tune in to hear everything you need to...
2025-01-2249 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityFormer CIA Operative Talks About Getting 'Off the X' and Out of Your Comfort ZoneAuthor and former CIA operative Michele Rigby Assad joins the show to discuss her book 'Get Off the X'. It's Assad's second book, and shares stories from the CIA that can help you face your hurdles, find your purpose and live authentically. In the second half of the show, Sean Bigley and Lindy Kyzer of ClearanceJobs discuss how legal run-ins could affect your clearance eligibility. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2025-01-1628 minSecurity Clearance Careers Podcast20 Years of Security Clearance ReformPrior to the Trusted Workforce 2.0 reform effort, the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act had been the largest major overhaul of the Intelligence Community including the national security process. Despite the past several decades of trying to reform the process, however, many of the key topics of clearance reform, from reducing clearance processing times to enabling reciprocity, remain goals unattained. Jill Hamilton, senior editor of ClearanceJobs and Lindy Kyzer discuss the four major clearance reform initiatives of IRTPA that remain clearance reform topics of conversation today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
2024-12-2720 minSecurity Clearance InsecuritySecurity Clearance Reform 20 Years in the MakingHappy 20th anniversary of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act (IRTPA) to all who celebrate! Despite being signed into law 20 years ago, many of the key provisions related to the security clearance process are still issues today, including:Slow security clearance processing timesLack of reciprocityNeed for better technology/security clearance systems of recordTrust across IC agencies and government departments when it comes to investigation quality/transfer of trustTrusted Workforce 2.0 aims to assist in many of these categories - but as policy becomes practice, will...
2024-12-1628 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastClearance Policy in the Trump EraNews broke this week that President-elect Trump would be moving forward with the usual process of conducting background investigations for political appointees. Speculation that he might change that process was among some of the chatter about how Trump could affect clearance policy that came out after the election. How else might policies change with a new presidential administration? Sean Bigley and Lindy Kyzer of ClearanceJobs discuss more about the changes that could happen - and more likely what things will stay the same. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-12-0527 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastPrivacy Concerns Over Employee MonitoringIf you get fired over employer monitoring issues, there is an added layer of concern over losing your security clearance due to integrity or misuse of IT systems.Employee monitoring has become an increasingly common practice in today's workplaces, largely due to advancements in technology and a growing emphasis on productivity and security. However, this trend raises significant privacy concerns that both employers and employees must navigate.Sean Bigley and Lindy Kyzer discuss what this all means for government workers, security clearance holders, and using personal vs. employer devices. Hosted on Acast...
2024-12-0210 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityJob Transitions for Political AppointeesA change in presidential administrations doesn't just mean new policies and priorities in government - it also means new political appointees coming in and others moving out. Grant Haver, a former political appointee in the Department of Homeland Security, knows first-hand the experience of transitioning out of federal government, and the sprint of service political appointees take on. He created a resume bank for presidential employees who served with Team 46. He joins the show to talk about what it's like to serve as a political appointee, why they bring unique skills that can be advantageous across the private sector...
2024-11-3028 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityHow the Trump Administration Could Affect Clearance PolicyThe Trump Administration is announcing cabinet and senior staff appointments, and setting the tone for a new Administration. But what impact, if any, could the new president have on security clearance policy and personnel vetting reform efforts. Sean Bigley and Lindy Kyzer of ClearanceJobs discuss the role of the White House on clearance policy and process, and why personnel vetting is largely a bipartisan issue that crosses administrations. What could change, however, are some procedural processes are adjudication, and with a new focus on government efficiency and reform, perhaps further movement in efforts that would help increase mobility, reciprocity...
2024-11-1528 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastInsider Trading Amidst Defense Mergers and AcquisitionsInsider trading refers to the buying or selling of a publicly-traded company's stock by someone who has non-public, material information about that company. This kind of trading can be legal or illegal depending on when the insider makes the trade. It is important to understand the nuances and implications of insider trading, both from a legal and an ethical standpoint.If you have a security clearance, you could have implications if you get asked questions about your investments that you haven’t reported. We don’t see many people talking about this in the security clearance spac...
2024-10-2811 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityPersonnel Vetting 2.0: National Security and the Future of Vetting with the Honorable Sue GordonThe Honorable Susan M. Gordon, former Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence in a special episode highlighting a recent live conversation on Personnel Vetting 2.0. Joined by President of CANDA Solutions and security expert Andrew Razumovsky and hosted by ClearanceJobs’ Lindy Kyzer, the session dives into updated approaches to personnel vetting and security processes in a fast-paced world. The full discussion includes conversations around the government's attachments to legacy systems and the continued need for SCIF reform and broader accessibility to national security careers across the country. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy No...
2024-10-2828 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityData-Driven Talent Management with COL Kris SalingBuilding better teams is a key goal across every organization. But all too many fail to put better data and insights into that team building process. A new book by COL Kris Saling, Data-Driven Talent Management, helps give people managers better tools to add to their team building toolkit, including considering what data is already available, how it can be ethically gathered, and then how it can be applied to optimizing how organizations are staffed and grown. She joins the podcast to talk about her new people, and why people management is such a passion. In the...
2024-10-1828 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastMarijuana Trends in National Security PolicyCongress is currently looking to make it easier for prior marijuana users to get jobs with the federal government, but marijuana topics are nothing new over at ClearanceJobs and drug-related articles continue to trend on the site. Sean Bigley and Lindy Kyzer discuss why marijuana use remains a hot topic and why clearance holders still need to 'just say no.' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-10-1713 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastThe Future of the IC Workforce with the Intelligence and National Security AllianceOn Monday, September 17, the INSA Foundation in partnership with ClearanceJobs and GDIT, hosted the second installment of the "Future of the IC Workforce: Technology and Talent Transformation" series. Speakers included Kimberly King, Career Service Manager for Analysis, DIA, The Hon. John Sherman, Dean, The Bush School of Government and Public Service, Texas A&M University, and moderator Lindy Kyzer, Director of Content and PR, ClearnaceJobs. The program opened with speakers discussing the unique values that national security careers offer. Ms. King stated that there is merit in safeguarding the nation by being a part of something bigger...
2024-10-1447 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastRumor Has It: Gossip and Your ClearanceSecurity clearance holders have self reporting requirements, but they also have requirements to report issues about their coworkers or fellow security clearance holders. Some think that sounds like the government getting into office gossip. Sean Bigley and Lindy Kyzer discuss the self reporting requirements and why they're a crucial part of the security clearance process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-09-0412 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityHow to Get Fired as a Fed, and Foreign Travel ConsiderationsIt's an easy to toss about myth that if you work for the federal government, your career is virtually indestructible. And while it's true that federal service offers some protections and provisions at-will employment doesn't, it's false to say that you can't be fired. Whether its losing your job or simply a reprimand, ClearanceJobs senior editor Jill Hamilton joins the show to discuss some of the more common ways federal employees can create employment issues. In the second half of the show, Lindy Kyzer and Sean Bigley discuss travel issues for security clearance holders and applicants. Whether...
2024-09-0228 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityWhen Security Clearances are Weapons: When Clearances are Used to Address Employment IssuesSecurity clearance due process issues and the twisty intersection of employment decisions and security clearance eligibility isn't a new topic. A new book shines the spotlight on one individual's issues with the clearance process, and potential issues with how security offices address employment issues. Mark Moyar, author and former political appointee, currently serving as the as the William P. Harris Chair of Military History at Hillsdale College. His latest book is called Masters of Corruption: How the Federal Bureaucracy Sabotaged the Trump Presidency. It talks about his time serving as a political appointee, along with how he believes the s...
2024-08-1628 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityNational Security Hiring Needs an OverhaulThe federal hiring process can be discouraging for all parties. Applicants often struggle with the black hole and long delays. Hiring managers have to deal with a host of regulatory and policy requirements that affect the hiring process. Katherine Kuzminski, Deputy Director of Studies and Program Director, Military, Veterans & Society at the Center for a New American Security (CNAS), joins the show to discuss the civilian job search process and a 2023 report, The Future of National Security for Civilians. In the second half of the show Lindy Kyzer and Sean Bigley discuss the differences in security clearances, a...
2024-08-0428 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastClearance Casanova - Why Your Clearance is a Dating Credential You Shouldn't Lead WithA good date is hard to find - and in this environment, you really have to lead with all of your cards. But if your security clearance is the best thing you have going for you and you're looking to leverage it to get a date - you may want to think again. The honeypot scheme is still successful at getting some clearance holders to disclose information they shouldn't - particularly with foreign nationals. Lindy Kyzer and Sean Bigley discuss how not all is fair in love - assuming you want to get or keep a clearance. Hosted on...
2024-07-2412 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityPolygraph Problems for Clearance Holders and Tips for Your Clearance InterviewIf the thought of a polygraph gives you sweaty palms you're not alone. The polygraph is known to be bunk science, but that hasn't stopped it as being a part of the Intelligence Community's employment process. The reason isn't the science - it's because the test is successful in getting individuals to reveal previously undisclosed information. Lindy Kyzer and Jill Hamilton with ClearanceJobs discuss recent news articles about the security clearance polygraph process. In the second half of the program, Sean Bigley and Lindy discuss what the security clearance process is really designed for, and why your...
2024-07-1928 min
Intelligence Career ConversationsLindy Kyzer: Hustle, Hustle, HustleOn this episode of the ICC podcast, Jim Donnelly is joined by Lindy Kyzer, Director of Content and PR, ClearanceJobs. Tune in to hear Lindy share her experience being a “professional intern” in college, the importance of a curious attitude, her love for the mission, and more. Thank you to our episode sponsor, Nightwing!
2024-07-1125 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityPathways and Partnerships to Better Hiring in the Federal GovernmentRecruiting and talent management in the federal government space remains a hot topic. Fortunately, a number of organizations are working alongside the federal government to enhance and improve the onboarding process and overall workplace culture. Michelle Amante, vice president, federal workforce solutions at Partnership for Public Service joins the podcast to share more about the many things her organization does. The partnership for public service offers key solutions in federal talent management, leadership development and workforce strategy. In the second half of the program, Sean Bigley and Lindy Kyzer with ClearanceJobs discuss the Clearance Casanova - and w...
2024-07-0328 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityNIST Offers Guidance on Protecting Controlled Unclassified InformationControlled Unclassified Information (CUI) implementation and oversight is barreling toward government agencies and contractors alike. CUI aims to help companies better protect the numerous information that may be sensitive, but not classified. Victoria Pillitteri, manager of the security engineering and risk management group at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) joins the show to discuss CUI and new implementation guidance offered by NIST.In the second half of the program, Lindy Kyzer with ClearanceJobs and Sean Bigley, legal correspondent, discuss foreign influence and how it plays out in the security clearance process. See...
2024-06-2428 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityCelebrating a Cyber Warrior at this Year's William Oliver Baker DinnerThis weekend the intelligence community is celebrating one of its highlight events of the year, the Intelligence and National Security Alliance’s William Oliver Baker Dinner. The event is a great engagement between current and former intelligence and national security community, and each year INSA recognizes the remarkable contributions of some of our nations incredible leaders. This year’s William Oliver Baker award is being awarded to retired Gen. Paul Nakasone. Nakasone recently retired as head of U.S cyber command and the National Security Agency, after decades of service in the U.S. Army. Gen. Nakasone joins the progr...
2024-05-3128 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityAs Security Threats Grow, So Does Need for New Security TalentSecurity threats are growing, and there is high demand for security professionals to work across the spectrum of security functions, from physical and personnel security to cybersecurity. Professional associations are a critical part of attracting and training the next generation of talent. NCMS is a non-profit professional security society, and they're gearing up for their annual seminar taking place in Nashville June 10-13. ClearanceJobs sat down with Stevie Dahl, NCMS board member and co-chair of the seminar planning committee. She discussed what to expect from this year's seminar, including keynote speakers Tracy Walder and John F. Edwards, and David...
2024-05-1728 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityThe Secret History of Women at the CIA - A Conversation with Liza MundyWomen have played a central role in the intelligence community since it's foundation, but for a long time those stories were untold, and hidden by more than just a shadow of secrecy and security policy. In her recent book, The Sisterhood: The Secret History of Women at the CIA, Liza Mundy follows the stories of several women who joined the CIA at critical inflection points, and the roles they played in building the agency. From first female chief of station Eloise Page to Lisa Harper, who was one of the first women to make it into the CIA's Director...
2024-04-2728 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityThe Real Story Behind Hedy Lamarr's National Security ContributionsYour favorite national security pop culture talk is back with Eric Pecinovsky, vice president of marketing at ClearanceJobs and resident documentary expert. He discusses the 2017 documentary Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story, now streaming on Netflix. While best known as a Hollywood starlet, she should be most remembered for her significant technical and scientific achievements. Lamarr coinvented a radio guidance system called frequency hopping, considered the forerunner to Bluetooth technology. In the second half of the show ClearanceJobs legal correspondent Sean Bigley and Lindy Kyzer discuss the issue of doxxing for security clearance holders. With more private information...
2024-04-1428 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityNational Security Compensation IncreasingNational security compensation is increasing, according to the results of the 2024 Security Clearance Compensation Report. ClearanceJobs senior editor Jill Hamilton joins the show to discuss the survey and the current trends in cleared compensation. Download the report here. In the second half of the show, ClearanceJobs' Lindy Kyzer and Sean Bigley discuss the finer points of what can happen when you get caught with a discrepancy between your resume and the SF-86. Don't miss hearing how a professional shill and an attorney view the issue of resume inflation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com...
2024-03-2328 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityDiverse and Trusted: Understanding Bias in the Clearance ProcessThe security clearance is by nature intrusive - and dredges up a number of details that would never see the light of day in a traditional employment process. How can the government work to ensure greater equity and inclusion in light of the potential for bias inherent in personnel vetting? A recent report released by RAND looks into the potential for bias and inequity in the clearance process. Sina Beaghley, senior defense researcher and Jessica Welburn Paige, behavioral scientist with RAND discuss the report and simple steps the government can take to make the security clearance process more equitable...
2024-02-0928 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastOutside the Box Security Clearance DefensesThe path to a security clearance isn't always straightforward - and sometimes it winds its way through a graveyard or two. Lindy Kyzer and Sean Bigley discuss some of the more unexpected security clearance defenses that have been used over the years. Including the time an applicant argued he was so in love with this country - he'd already bought his burial plot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-02-0712 minSecurity Clearance InsecuritySecurity Clearance Reciprocity on the Hot Seat and Clearance Holders Prep for Tax SeasonThe security clearance process has been on and off the Government Accountability Office (GAO) high risk list for several years. The GAO high risk list flags programs 'vulnerable to waste, fraud, abuse, or mismanagement, or in need of transformation.' Despite the government's Trusted Workforce 2.0 effort, the GAO continues to flag security clearance reform progress including topics like the National Background Investigation Services (NBIS), and topics like reciprocity Alissa H. Czyz, Director, Defense Capabilities and Management, discusses a recently released GAO report on the transfer of personnel security clearances. In the second half of the program Sean...
2024-02-0428 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityDelivering a Dose of Punk Innovation to Any ProblemPunk and innovation - a match made in the mosh pit? Dan Ward, a retired US Air Force Lieutenant Colonel and author of the recently released Punk: Prompts and Provocations for Authentic Innovations discusses the book and why a little bit of punk may be just the unexpected angle your problem needs. In Ward's extensive career as a program manager and innovator, he's seen the benefit of looking at complex problems from different viewpoints. Whether you're a fan of punk music or not, the book is worth checking out. From how to channel anger, to why fresh perspectives are...
2024-01-1928 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastAI in the Security Clearance ProcessAI is taking over every industry - but what about security. How could artificial intelligence be used in the security clearance process? Sean Bigley and Lindy Kyzer of ClearanceJobs discuss the use of AI in the job search and application process, and how AI is already being discussed as a force multiplier to improve personnel vetting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-01-0312 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityIs it Time for a More Innovative Approach to the Defense Budget?Operating under Continuing Resolutions is no longer the exception - it's the norm. But what happens to innovation in the defense industry when the budget process becomes an annual race to the fiscal cliff? Jane Lee, Chief Government Relations Officer at Rebellion Defense discusses how the current government budget process affects defense contracting. She also addresses innovative approaches to making the budget process better, and her role in the Software in Defense Coalition. In the second half of the show, legal correspondent Sean Bigley and ClearanceJobs' Lindy Kyzer discuss the role of Artificial Intelligence in the security...
2024-01-0228 minSecurity Clearance InsecuritySecurity Clearance Expectations for 2024The security clearance marketplace continues to grow more challenging for recruiters and hiring managers. Unfortunately, 2024 looks to be more of the same, with heavy competition for cleared candidates and national security professionals. Evan Lesser, founder and president of ClearanceJobs.com, talks about what companies and federal agencies can expect from the cleared community in 2024, how they can address the current talent crunch, and initiatives and features to come for the ClearanceJobs community.In the second half of the show, ClearanceJobs' Lindy Kyzer and legal correspondent Sean Bigley discuss what to do if you think there may be...
2023-12-0428 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastYour National Security Job Depends on the Adjudicative GuidelinesAre you in tune with the 13 adjudicative guidelines? Your national security job and your eligibility for maintaining a security clearance depends on them. Lindy Kyzer and Sean Bigley discuss the education and guidance that is critical for providing information to applicants and maintaining the cleared workforce. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-11-1509 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastAgeism in Security Clearance AdjudicationsLindy Kyzer and Sean Bigley discuss ageism in the security clearance process. This is a real issue for people, particularly for drug cases in the Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA), in that they should have known better. Is there gray hair discrimination in the Pentagon? Tune in to this episode to learn more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-11-0811 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityFormer FBI Agent Shares What Went Behind the Take Down of One of America's Most Dangerous SpiesAna Montes spied on behalf of communist Cuba for 17 years. A new book by former FBI agent Peter Lapp discusses how Montes was able to carry out as a dangerous insider for nearly two decades, and his own career journey with the FBI. In our interview, we discuss how the book outlines loyalties "from both sides of the equation," and what took one person down a path to protecting and defending America's interest, and how another chose to betray her country. Montes was recently released from prison, making it a timely discussion as those in national security continue to...
2023-11-0528 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastDoing Personal Business on the Government ClockWill doing personal business on the government clock cause a security clearance issue? Sean Bigley, legal correspondent and Lindy Kyzer, ClearanceJobs.com, discuss the squishy separation between work and professional that can sometimes arise. Is the government tracking your time card, and can time card fraud affect your security clearance? On the other side, private contractors may also find themselves wondering what they can do during working hours and how that will affect their employment status. Some things are hard and fast rules - like not accessing pornography on a workplace device. Other things - like can you do your...
2023-11-0110 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityHow to Improve Federal Hiring - a Conversation with Defense UnicornsWhen you come across companies supporting the defense and intelligence community and doing it with a focus on innovation and company culture - you take notice. ClearanceJobs chats with Michaela Flatau, chief unicorn collector (i.e. 'putting the human back in human resources') for Defense Unicorns. Defense Unicorns is an innovative software development/delivery company, competing for the best tech talent with some of the hottest missions in government. Flatau shares her journey from government employee to government contractor, and what she sees as key struggles in the government hiring process.In the second half of the...
2023-10-2728 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityHealthcare Cybersecurity in the SpotlightHealthcare is one of the most at risk elements of critical infrastructure. Brian Mazanec, Deputy Director, Office of Preparedness in the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, chats with ClearanceJobs about how the Healthcare and Public Health (HPH) sectors are responding to the rising risks. He shares why healthcare professionals need to care about cybersecurity, the cascading risks a cybersecurity breach can have, and how preparedness can help make the healthcare sector more resilient to rising threats. Addressing cybersecurity is truly an interagency effort, especially in the healthcare sector. The Department of Health and Human Resources is...
2023-10-2628 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityHow to Take a Holistic Approach to Addressing Insider RiskMore companies understand the risks of insider threats, but too many assume that addressing insider risk is a primarily government function. Trusted Workforce 2.0 has created continuous vetting and other solutions to help identify risks, sooner - but they're not the only options companies have today. Given the average insider risk incident will cost a company nearly 10 million, a small investment could provide big benefits. ClearanceJobs chats with Andrew Razumovsky, principal at CANDA Solutions, a security, risk management, and agile methodology company. Their Fresh Haystack solution creates integrated risk management. Andrew discusses the changing technology involved in addressing insider risk...
2023-09-2928 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityUnderstanding Insider Risk with the Former CSO at BoeingIt's National Insider Risk Awareness Month, a month where companies and government agencies step out and look to step up their insider risk understanding. ClearanceJobs chatted with Dave Komendat, the former Chief Security Officer at Boeing, currently the president of DSKomendat Risk Management Services, and recently named as an advisor for SIMS Software, a leading security information management system supporting the national security community and commercial sector in addressing insider risk. Insider threats are nothing new, and Komendat spent a career addressing security from a variety of levels. He learned the important art of not just understanding...
2023-09-1528 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastThe Poppy Seed Bagel Who Sabotaged the Security ClearanceIs there truly a rise in poppyseed related security clearance issues? Or is this another case of poppyseed subterfuge? A military memo from earlier this year warned service chiefs of the military branches of a rise in positive drug tests related to poppyseed consumption, noting some were being contaminated in harvest with morphine and codeine. Poppyseeds already have trace amounts of opium alkaloids which could cause a false positive. Security clearance legal correspondent Sean Bigley and ClearanceJobs' Lindy Kyzer weigh the risks and possibilities of a poppyseed positive drug test. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
2023-09-1310 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityCocktail with a Codebreaker? Here's Your ChanceThe National Cryptologic Foundation (NCF) is gearing up for their second annual Cocktails and Codebreakers event. This year's event, co-hosted by NCF and the Intelligence and National Security Foundation (INSF), spotlights the Men and Women in Cryptology and will feature a Fireside Chat with guest speakers The Honorable Ronald S. Moultrie, Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence & Security (USDI&S) and Gen. Paul M. Nakasone, Commander, U.S. Cyber Command; Director, National Security Agency; Chief, Central Security Service.We chatted with NCF CEO and President Laura Nelson, who spent a career working in the Intelligence Community including wit...
2023-09-0828 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastControlled Unclassified Information ConfusionCUI and confused - Sean Bigley, legal correspondent and Lindy Kyzer, director of content, discuss the wacky world of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and why it's creating a lot of confusion for many in the cleared community. A moniker without a policy framework in many cases, too many individuals have taken to slapping a CUI designation on just about everything. Learn why that's not helpful. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-09-0611 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastTalking Government News with GovBrewIf you work in national security, you need to stay in the know on the changing government contracting landscape. Enter GovBrew, a free newsletter written by those in the know, to give you the news you need to know. Lindy Kyzer with ClearanceJobs chats with Shane Prosser, co-founder of GovBrew and co-founder and CEO of FalconTek. Prosser is a U.S. Army veteran who leveraged his security clearance to land a job working in national security, and then went on to co-found a company with his brother, Chad Prosser. The GovBrew newsletter was born out of their own efforts to...
2023-08-3117 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastWhen Your Juvenile Mistakes Might Cost You - And When They Won'tAgeism in the security clearance process - it might not look how you think it would. Age is a factor in the security clearance process, and that's why young people can often mitigate issues that would trip up other applicants, all under the umbrella of 'youthful indiscretion.' Lindy Kyzer and Sean Bigley discuss juvenile mistakes and how they factor into a security clearance determination. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-08-2310 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastOppenheimer Movie Review - Putting Security Clearances on the Big ScreenMovie buff and security clearance aficionado Eric Pecinovsky, also known as the Vice President of Marketing for ClearanceJobs, joins Lindy Kyzer, director of content at ClearanceJobs and dedicated non-movie watcher to discuss the summer's hottest film, Oppenheimer. They ask such pivotal questions as - can you have spoilers in a movie made about the atomic bomb? Does a film like Oppenheimer help or hurt the world of national security recruiting? And is this the best film ever made by Christopher Nolan? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-08-2127 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityStaying in the Know in GovCon and Clearance Holder Poppyseed ProblemsIf you work in national security, you need to stay in the know on the changing government contracting landscape. Enter GovBrew, a free newsletter written by those in the know, to give you the news you need to know. Lindy Kyzer with ClearanceJobs chats with Shane Prosser, co-founder of GovBrew and co-founder and CEO of FalconTek. Prosser is a U.S. Army veteran who leveraged his security clearance to land a job working in national security, and then went on to co-found a company with his brother, Chad Prosser. The GovBrew newsletter was born out of their own efforts...
2023-08-1828 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityHow to Create New Tech Talent to Fill the Government's Tech Skills GapClearanceJobs chatted with Vince Virga, chairman and co-founder of Skillstorm. Skillstorm trains and deploys developers and tech talent to help assist companies and government agencies with their workforce needs. Skillstorm also works directly with talent to help them upskill or reskill into the most in-demand tech jobs, including working with service members through the Army and Air Force COOL programs, along with the Veterans Administration with the VET TEC program. Rather than simply focusing on certifications, Skillstorm focuses on outcomes, making sure veterans are matched into the right opportunity and that companies have the talent they need....
2023-07-2128 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityMemoirs from a Not So Ordinary Defense ContractorA new book by Danny Olmes, President at Xcelerate Solutions, spotlights how ordinary moments can be pivotal ones. Memoirs of an Ordinary Guy details many seemingly ordinary moments that led to extraordinary shifts - in mindset, career path, or spiritual journey. Olmes discusses his book, including how a chance encounter in a parking garage led him down a writing path, and how living and working in the DC metro influenced his experience as an author. In the second half of the program, ClearanceJobs' Lindy Kyzer and security clearance legal correspondent Sean Bigley discuss how youthful indiscretions can...
2023-07-0728 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityInsider Threat Needs to Focus on Access, TechnologyInsider threat topics are in the news today - but the idea of insider threat is nothing new. Policies for insider threat training and how to conform to the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) are well established, but today is a good time to refresh your program and ensure compliance. Jeffrey Bennett, security and risk management consultant and author of a recently released book about how to build an insider risk program under the NISPOM, discusses insider risk and what it means for cleared defense contractors. In the second half of the program, Lindy Kyzer...
2023-06-2328 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityNational Cryptologic Foundation Looks to Attract Next Generation of Codebreakers with Cyber Saturday EventAlisha Jordan, education director at the National Cryptologic Foundation chats with ClearanceJobs about the role of the Foundation and their current efforts to help attract young people into cybersecurity and codebreaking careers. Cyber Saturday is taking place June 10, and will bring together young people, mentors, and cybersecurity pros to help inspire the next generation. Learn more about the foundation and the history of cryptology. In the second half of the program, Lindy Kyzer, ClearanceJobs, and Sean Bigley, security clearance legal consultant, discuss the push for return to office and the trend in the federal government encouraging workers...
2023-06-0928 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityAre There Really Too Many People With a Security Clearance?Congress began looking into security clearance procedures after classified documents were found in former president Donald Trump's Mar a Lago residence, with new legislation released following the latest alleged leak by Airman Jack Teixeira. Critics argue there are too many people with clearances, and congress is asking agencies to draw their numbers down. ClearanceJobs sat down with Charles Phalen, former acting director of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), and current principal of CS Phalen & Associates. They discuss why personnel vetting is scrutinized following every major leak, why cutting the number of security clearances seems like a plausible...
2023-05-2728 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastSecurity Clearance Ageism and Post Leak Clearance BlowbackSecurity clearances are in the news - and not in a good way. Whether you know national security or don't know what eligibility to access classified information is, the Jake Teixeira leak created a new wave of questions and issues around the security clearance process. Some critics questioned why a 21-year-old had a security clearance. Others are wondering if it's time to start monitoring social media for security clearance holders. Lindy Kyzer with ClearanceJobs and Sean Bigley, security clearance legal correspondent discuss the latest leak case and all of the blowback. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
2023-05-2513 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityTraining Opportunities for Security Professionals and Addressing SuitabilityLynn Burns, president of NCMS and Sarah Turner, member of the board of directors, NCMS, discuss the upcoming NCMS 2023 Annual Seminar on this episode of Security Clearance Insecurity. NCMS is a professional security organization that has existed for more than 50 years, helping to train, certify, and advance the security profession. Burns and Turner discussed what can be expected at this year's training seminar, along with why mentorship is important to the security field today. In the second half of the program Lindy Kyzer, ClearanceJobs, and Sean Bigley, security clearance legal correspondent, discuss the state of the suitability...
2023-05-1428 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityOMB Deputy Director Updates on New Security Clearance Benchmarks, Vetting GoalsThe security clearance process is in the spotlight. But the reality is the transformative effort to improve the security clearance process has been underway for the past several years, with significant new benchmarks announced just this month at the recent U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence hearing on Capitol Hill. Jason Miller, Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget and chair of the Performance Accountability Council Program Management Office discussed the recently announced metrics and reforms within the security clearance process, and how PAC-PMO is providing accountability and a management framework for the government...
2023-04-2828 min
GovExec DailyThe Feds are Getting More Accurate Processing Timelines for ClearancesA common complaint about the security clearance process is the incongruity between the timelines promised to applicants and the actual timeline of the process. But, new reporting benchmarks are underway right now, with the potential to make things clearer. Lindy Kyzer is the editor of ClearanceJobs.com, a former Defense Department employee and a GovExec contributor. Her latest post on our site is headlined “Say Good-bye to the Security Clearance Status Quo.” She joined the podcast to discuss her post and the way the clearance process may change. *** Follow GovExec on LinkedIn: h...
2023-04-1217 minGovExec DailyNational Security Pay Increases in New SurveyA security clearance is a key part of many jobs in the federal government and in the federal contracting world. Not only does it give someone access, but it also can help a job seeker’s financial prospects. Lindy Kyzer is the editor of ClearanceJobs.com, a former Defense Department employee and a GovExec contributor. Her latest GovExec post is headlined “National Security Compensation Sees a Significant Increase.” She joined the podcast to discuss compensation and security clearances. *** Follow GovExec on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/government-executive
2023-03-2018 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityRansomware and Other Cybersecurity Hot Topics Hitting Companies Across the Federal Supply ChainCyber hygiene, CMMC, and ransomware - oh my! - we unpack the state of the current cyber threat landscape with Kurtis Minder, CEO and founder of GroupSense, a digital risk protection agency with expertise across a variety of digital risk arenas. A variety of factors contributed to the steep rise in ransomware attacks across the past several years, including the growth in cryptocurrency and a global pandemic creating more lax security procedures for many moving to home networks. Minder discussed how threat actors are expanding their reach into the government's supply chain, what companies and agencies can do to...
2023-03-1728 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastChanges Coming to the Security Clearance Application ProcessThe Office of Personnel Management released proposed changes to the standard forms used to process security clearance eligibility. The updated Personnel Vetting Questionnaire replaces the SF-86 and SF-85 forms, and provides an updated process consisting of a single form with different segments. Sections on drug use are clarified and mental health are sectioned out, creating what is hopefully a more clear and better to understand process for the average applicant. Security clearance attorney Sean Bigley and Lindy Kyzer with ClearanceJobs discuss the form, its changes, and what they mean (or don't mean) for clearance applicants. Hosted on Acast. See...
2023-03-1514 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastWhy Suitability is the Wild West of Federal HiringOne of the more confusing aspects of seeking employment with the federal government is the vetting process. While many people are aware of the security clearance process, few realize that each agency also has its own suitability guidelines. Sean Bigley, security clearance attorney and Lindy Kyzer, ClearanceJobs discuss suitability and why it often seems like the wild, wild west of the federal government hiring process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-03-0812 minSecurity Clearance InsecuritySecurity Field Still Dominated by Men, But Sees More Roles for Women - SCI Episode 37National security remains a male-dominated field, with a higher percentage of men filling a variety of roles including those in many security offices. But that's changing, and more women aren't just entering security careers but advancing within them, as well. ClearanceJobs spoke with Amy Grossman, security manager at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Lincoln Laboratory. Within the Lincoln Laboratory Grossman has advanced from working personnel security and processing security clearance applications to managing security functions. She chats about how she got her start in security and advice she gives to others considering a security career.In the...
2023-03-0628 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastThe Alcohol Made Me Do ItLindy Kyzer with ClearanceJobs and security clearance attorney Sean Bigley discuss alcohol consumption issues and your security clearance. The question becomes - is alcohol use a mitigating factor in other negative behaviors that come up in the clearance process? Alcohol is frequently used as a 'justification' behind other issues that come up, such as domestic abuse, assault, or other poor judgment issues. Alcohol abuse is an adjudicative guideline that stands alone - if you abuse alcohol and don't get help, it can be a clearance issue. The good news is alcohol issues - like most issues - are very case...
2023-02-2206 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityA New Security Clearance Application Headed to Implementation - SCI Episode 36The Office of Personnel Management recently released a draft version if its new Personnel Vetting Questionnaire, an update to the SF-86, SF-85, and SF-85P forms in one, segmented package. In a period of open comment the Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA), provided their feedback on everyone's security clearance form. Larry Hanauer, Vice President of Policy for INSA chats about the changes to the form, the positives they see, and recommendations they would still make.In the second half of the show ClearanceJobs' Lindy Kyzer and security clearance attorney Sean Bigley discuss the PVQ. The form...
2023-02-2128 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityThe Year Ahead in Security Clearance, Counterintelligence and Suitability - SCI Episode 35The intersection of counterintelligence, security clearances, and personnel vetting is what the National Counterintelligence and Security Center does. Michael Orlando, current head of NCSC talks about the current state of suitability, personnel vetting, and efforts to protect U.S. technology and advantage.In the second half of the program security clearance attorney Sean Bigley and ClearanceJobs' Lindy Kyzer discuss federal suitability guidelines and why they can seem like the wild wild west of personnel vetting.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2023-02-0728 minGovExec DailyHow Social Media Can Come Back to Bite You During the Security Clearance ProcessEven compared to widespread internet adoption, social media is pretty new. Despite its relative newness, at least seventy percent of Americans use one or another social media platform regularly, according to Pew Research. The internet is forever, of course, so the digital paper trail is a part of the security clearance process. Lindy Kyzer is the editor of ClearanceJobs.com, a former Defense Department employee and, as a GovExec contributor, has a post right now headlined “Social Media Monitoring in the Security Clearance Process.” She joined the podcast to discuss her post and the social media vetting process...
2023-01-0319 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityHoliday Clearance Considerations - SCI Episode 32The holidays can be hard. And there are a few particular hang-ups that crank up around the holidays and could certainly cost you your security clearance. DUIs, sexual behavior issues, and money problems can all come up with increasing frequency over the holiday season. Your clearance eligibility is too important to toss away with a couple of bad decisions. The good news is steps toward being proactive, and self reporting potential issues are the best things you can do to maintain your clearance eligibility.In the second half of the show Lindy Kyzer with ClearanceJobs and security...
2022-12-2528 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityThe Role of Media and Information in National Security - SCI Episode 31Hon. Ellen McCarthy, chairwoman and CEO of the Truth in Media Cooperative and the former Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Intelligence and Research joins us to discuss the role of information and media and how disinformation and misinformation are affecting the security landscape. She also discusses the need to break down barrier for the IC to both access and disseminate the open source information that's needed.
In the second half of the program Lindy Kyzer with ClearanceJobs and security clearance attorney Sean Bigley discuss military security clearances. Many service members obtain a clearance early o...
2022-12-1128 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityNorthern Virginia Cybersecurity Job Market Stays Hot, Industry Stays Active - SCI Episode 30The Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) is one of the largest technology councils in the nation and represents the region's technology industry. As the cybersecurity hub of the nation, the Northern Virginia job market is hot, with employers large and small competing for tech talent and thousands of job opportunities available. Jennifer Taylor, president and CEO of NVTC talks with Federal News Network about the growth in tech jobs in the nation's capital, and work NVTC is doing to support both workers and companies, and their upcoming Tech 100 event. Tickets are still available for those looking to join NVTC...
2022-11-2628 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastSecurity Clearance Sex TalkThe common belief now is frequently that sexual norms have changed so much - how could anything be considered off limits or deemed a risk as a part of the security clearance process? But sexual behavior remains an adjudicative guideline, and while it's rarely used alone for a security clearance denial or revocation, it can play a role. Security clearance attorney Sean Bigley and Lindy Kyzer discuss how sexual issues can come up in the security clearance process, from OnlyFans and online sexual activity to swinging and sex clubs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-11-1813 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityUnderstanding the Real Risk Factors for an Insider ThreatInsider threats are a major risk to all companies, not just those in the national security space. But it's important to know who the threat actors are - and why they're acting. Dr. Eric Lang, director of the DoD Personnel and Security Research Center, or PERSEREC, discusses his work on insider threat, and why non-malicious actors are as concerning as the headline grabbing cases we see. You can read more in his 7 Science-Based Commandments for Understanding and Countering Insider Threats.
In the second half of the program we talk about the always hot topic of sexual behavior an...
2022-11-1227 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityEnabling National Security Careers for More Candidates - SCI Episode 28A key focus in the national security space today remains making national security careers more accessible for diverse populations. Lauren Bacon Smith, Chief People Officer at Enabled Intelligence discusses how her company works to make national security careers more accessible to diverse audiences. From improving questions and streamlining the interview process, to providing advice and assistance around obtaining a security clearance, there are steps all companies can take to ensure a better path to a national security career.
In the second half of the program, Lindy Kyzer, ClearanceJobs and security clearance attorney Sean Bigley discuss social media...
2022-10-3028 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityClearanceJobs Connect and the National Security Hiring Crunch - SCI Episode 27Next week ClearanceJobs is hosting Connect 2022, the only conference designed to bring recruiters, talent acquisition professionals and security officers together to discuss issues in the national security hiring space. There is still time to register to attend. Speakers include the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency, the National Counterintelligence and Security Center, Avantus Federal, GDIT, and others across the defense industrial base and intelligence community.
In the second half of the show security clearance attorney Sean Bigley (also a Connect speaker!) and Lindy Kyzer with ClearanceJobs discuss the issue of undocumented relatives and how a family member's immigration s...
2022-09-3028 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityNASA and How Congress (Attempts) to Get a Rocket to the Moon - SCI Episode 26Space is one of those topics that at least in theory unites Americans. We all love to watch a big rocket go boom - or up. But the devil is in the details, and the devil is certainly where we meet some of the issues that were recently uncovered in NASA's attempted launch of the more than 4 billion dollar Artemis rocket.
To discuss Artemis, space, and the attempt to once again get to the moon and beyond, we are joined by David Brown. David is an author of several books including The Mission, and a regular ClearanceJobs...
2022-09-1628 min
GovExec DailyHow to Handle – or Mishandle – Classified Documents Ever since an Aug. 8 search warrant was exercised on former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence, the federal government’s classification process has been elevated into the national conversation. But, of course, most people who handle classified information – properly or not – are regular, non-former presidents. What happens to them? Lindy Kyzer is the editor of ClearanceJobs.com, a former Defense Department employee and a GovExec contributor. She has a post on our site right now headlined “Here's What Can Happen When the Average Clearance Holder Mishandles Classified Information.” She joined the podcast to di...
2022-09-1318 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityWatch Out for Instant Classification Experts, and the Reality of the OPM Lawsuit Settlement - SCI Episode 24News of Donald Trump possibly having classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago residence have led to a flood of online experts sharing their own clearances and security clearance stories. Love Rutledge, a 22-year-federal employee and host of the FedUpward podcast talks about best practices for federal employees navigating classification news in the headlines. The bottom line is you shouldn't be sharing information about the classified programs you've worked on, and you shouldn't view documents that get released unless you know they're declassified.
In the second half of the program security clearance attorney Sean Bigley and Lindy Kyzer with C...
2022-08-2028 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastWhat's It Really Like to Work in the Pentagon?Pentagon is America's largest office building, and if you work in national security there is a good chance you'll have a chance to work there or interact with those who do. Depending upon your perspective, it may prompt a sort of dread - or delight. As we consider what it means to work in a national security career, it seemed like an appropriate time to do our own homage to America's best office building. Here are just a few reasons why the Pentagon is a place to work like no other. ClearanceJobs’ Lindy Kyzer and Aileen Xenakis Koslowski give an od...
2022-08-1917 minGovExec DailyThe Mar-a-Lago Search, Classification and Federal EmployeesA federal judge on Friday unsealed the warrant that let the FBI search Donald Trump’s Florida home earlier this week, revealing that the former president is under investigation for a series of violations of the law, including running afoul of the Espionage Act and obstruction of justice. On Friday, GovExec Daily went live on Twitter Spaces with GovExec reporter Courtney Bublé and Clearancejobs.com editor and Govexec contributor Lindy Kyzer to discuss The Mar-a-Lago search, classification and federal employees. In this episode, you will hear the unedited recording of that conversation. *** Follow GovE...
2022-08-1345 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityWhat It's Really Like to Work in the Pentagon and Security Clearance Side Hustles - SCI Episode 23The Pentagon is America's largest office building, and if you work in the national security community, particularly in the Washington, D.C. metro, there is a decent chance you'll work there at some point in your career. For the majority of professionals, it is either a love or hate relationship. Perfecting the concept of 'home away from home' well before Google, the Pentagon truly is a stand-alone complex, with amenities that range from chocolate and flowers to banking and dry cleaning. ClearanceJobs' Lindy Kyzer and Aileen Xenakis Koslowski give an ode to that Pentagon work life.
In th...
2022-08-0828 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityYou Can Get a Clearance Faster - But Do You Want To? Making the Case for National Security CareersWhat is the state of the security clearance process today, as Trusted Workforce 2.0 reforms are implemented and the cleared workforce adjusts to a 'post' COVID working environment? ClearanceJobs sat down with Lisa Reidy, Vice President of Security at GDIT, to discuss the status of personnel security today. Reidy discussed significant improvements in security clearance timelines and how GDIT is seeing success in attracting the next generation to pursue national security careers.
In the second half of the program, security clearance attorney Sean Bigley and ClearanceJobs' Lindy Kyzer discuss the latest weird trend born out of changing marijuana norms while federal...
2022-07-2328 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityRisky Business: Addressing Insider Threats Across the WorkforceNISPOM Change 2 went into effe ct in May of 2016, codifying policies around insider threat training and mitigation for contractors within the defense industrial base. Still today questions about insider threat and how to stop the next Snowden or Alexis are ever hot topics for security offices today. Tom Langer, principal of Atlantic Security Advisors, an industrial security, risk mitigation, and leadership organization and an advisor to SIMS Software shares his insight about insider threat and why it matters across an entire organization or agency.
In the second half of the program, security clearance attorney Sean Bigley and...
2022-07-0828 minSecurity Clearance InsecuritySecurity Clearance Mobility and New Concerns About Foreign Ties - SCI Episode 20Security clearance mobility is the latest topic of a white paper released by the Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA). We sat down with Larry Hanauer, vice president for policy at the INSA, and Gregory Torres, director of personnel security at Booz Allen and chair of the personnel security working group at INSA. They discussed why security clearance mobility is a critical national security issue, including recommendations for improving the process for transferring security clearance eligibility across agencies.
In the second half of the program Lindy Kyzer, ClearanceJobs and Sean Bigley, security clearance attorney, discuss hot topics...
2022-06-2528 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityWhat the Consolidation of Defense Adjudications Means - SCI Episode 19The Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals performs a critical function in the security clearance process - adjudicating cases and making decisions on denials and revocations. To learn more about the DoD CAF, we chatted with Aileen Xenakis-Kozlowski, attorney with the law term Bigley Ranish and a former attorney with the DoD CAF. We discussed the upcoming consolidation of the Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals and the role of the DoD CAF in the clearance hiring process.
In the second half of the program, Lindy Kyzer of ClearanceJobs and Sean Bigley with the law firm Bigley Ranish expand on...
2022-06-1228 minGovExec DailyThe Security Clearance Process and DiversityThe Biden administration has made personnel policy a part of its DEIA strategy. With a 2020 Government Accountability report showing that the intelligence community is lagging behind the rest of the federal workforce, questions remain about the clearance process and the gatekeeping of diversity. Lindy Kyzer is the editor of ClearanceJobs.com, a former Defense Department employee and a GovExec contributor. She has a post on our site right now headlined “Is the Security Clearance Process Keeping Diverse Candidates from Fed Jobs?” She joined the podcast to discuss her post. *** Join GovExec Daily...
2022-06-0317 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityYes, Your Employer is Watching You - SCI Episode 18A recent New York Times article highlighted in the prevalence of continuous evaluation or employee vetting - and how things like criminal backgroun d checks, credit checks, and public searches were no longer just a part of onboarding - but a way for employers to track insider threats. It's a reality the government has been exploring for some time and has rolled out extensively over the past several years in its Continuous Evaluation and Continuous Vetting programs for security clearance holders. ClearanceJobs chatted with Brian Dunbar, Director of Security for CACI’s National Security and Innovative Solutions Sector. Prior to...
2022-05-2728 minGovExec DailyRoe Could Be Near Its End. Can Feds Join Protests?Being a federal worker means that it's sometimes hard to know where the boundary lines are in what you can and cannot do regarding activism that touches politics. Social media and in-person protests, in particular, can become thorny. With the leaked Supreme Court draft decision on Roe v. Wade, feds may be wondering where the boundaries lie. Lindy Kyzer is the editor of ClearanceJobs.com, a former Defense Department employee and a GovExec contributor. She has a post on our site right now headlined “Can Feds Comment on Roe v. Wade?” She joined the podcast to discuss her post...
2022-05-0618 minGovExec DailyTax Issues and Security ClearancesApril 18 is the deadline to file taxes, and millions of Americans each year fail to file their taxes each year, according to the IRS. But, if you have or are pursuing a security clearance, this could be a pretty big – and easily avoidable – problem. Lindy Kyzer is the editor of ClearanceJobs.com, a former Defense Department employee and a GovExec contributor. She has a post on our site right now headlined “Want to Get Or Keep Your Security Clearance? File Your Taxes.” As part of our #MoneyMonday series, she joined the show to discuss her post and h...
2022-04-1714 minGovExec DailyMoney Issues and Security ClearancesGetting a security clearance is a tough process and one that can be derailed by a number of issues. In 2016, for example, financial issues were the biggest cause of clearance denial, resulting in more than double the amount of denials than any other adjudicative criteria. So, what should security clearance seekers mind while they’re going through the process? Lindy Kyzer is the editor of ClearanceJobs.com, a former Defense Department employee and a GovExec contributor. As part of our #MoneyMonday series, she joined the podcast to discuss how your finances could affect the security clearance process....
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NatSecGirlSquad PodcastHow to: Handle the SF-86Lindy Kyzer (senior editor of ClearanceJobs.com) gives an overview on the SF-86 and answers questions.
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