Security Clearance Insecurity

The Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals handles a very unique subset of the security clearance process - denials and revocations. Aileen Xenakis-Kozlowski is a former Assistant General Counsel, Washington Headquarters Service, at the U.S. Department of Defense. She currently works as an Associate Counsel at the security clearance law firm Bigley-Ranish. She discussed clearance appeals and gave the 411 on DOHA. 

In the second half of the episode, Lindy Kyzer and Sean Bigley discuss applying for a security clearance with one of the three letter intelligence agencies - why it's more challenging than o btaining a security clearance with the Department of Defense, and how to navigate that complex process. 

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What's a security clearance worth? If you work in national security, it's a question worth asking. ClearanceJobs editor Jill Hamilton talks about the results of the 2022 Security Clearance Compensation Report, where you can break down salary by clear ance level, government agency, education, and more. 

In the second half of the show security clearance attorney Sean Bigley and ClearanceJobs' Lindy Kyzer talk about the young and the restless - clearance edition. How does age factor into the clearance process, and do the issues that cause you angst as a young person have any affect on obtaining a clearance? 

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Tax issues can have a major impact on your cleared career. With tax season upon us, many individuals may be wondering what to do if they can't pay their taxes, or how to work with a tax professional to ensure they're doing it correctly. ClearanceJobs chats with Jennifer Jones, owner of J. Jones Financial. Jones is an enrolled agent and military spouse who helps many in the national security workforce. Tax issues are a frequent security clearance issue, because the government is concerned that your failure to properly pay your taxes may mean you may also be lax about protecting its secrets. The good news is there are many steps you can take - even if you owe a hefty tax bill.

In the second half of the program security clearance attorney Sean Bigley and ClearanceJobs' Lindy Kyzer discuss obscure tax issues, including nanny taxes and small business taxes. 

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In recognition of Women's History Month ClearanceJobs chats with Cadienne Naquin Hopkins, a female national security trailblazer who has served in a variety of capacities in national security and helping encourage women to enter into the field. Currently with Altana AI, she's also co-founder of the Command Purpose Foundation, executive director of the Amazing Women of the Intelligence Community and an organizing member of the Women in National Security Media Festival. We discuss the unique roles available in national security today, security clearance application anxieties, and how to kickstart your career. In the second half of the program security clearance attorney Sean Bigley and ClearanceJobs.com's Lindy Kyzer discuss 'the young and the restless' - security clearance applicant addition. Age is a factor in the security clearance process. The good news is youthful indiscretion can actually be argued to mitigate clearance issues - so don't count yourself out. 

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In this week's episode we chat with Kate Horrell, an accredited financial counselor and Navy spouse who regularly works with service members to address financial concerns. She discusses why financial planning is an important part of career planning, especially if you have a security clearance. 

In the second half of the episode ClearanceJobs.com and security clearance attorney Sean Bigley discuss ODNI's recent drug policy guidance, clarifying issues around drug use prior to applying, CBD products, and marijuana investments. We also discuss the differences between suitability and security clearances.  

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Security clearance holders face more cyber risks. ClearanceJobs sat down with regular contributor and writer on cybersecurity topics, Peter Suciu. He dis cussed the problem of spoofed accounts and phishing scams, and what cleared professionals can do to keep themselves safe online. In the second half of the program Sean Bigley, attorney with Bigley Ranish, and Lindy Kyzer with ClearanceJobs talk about how marrying up can be a problem for security clearance holders and why who you marry matters in the clearance process - p articularly if that person is a foreign national. 

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Financial issues are far and above one of the top causes of security clearance denial and revocation. Learn more about top issues causing security clearance denial and revocation in a conversation about the State of the Security Clearance Process with Charles Phalen, former acting dir ector of the defense counterintelligence and security agency. In the second half of the program Sean Bigley and Lindy Kyzer discuss top myths about the background investigations process.  

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ClearanceJobs unpacks the State of the Security Clearance Process with Charles Phalen, former acting dir ector of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency. Get the latest on the security clearance process, Trusted Workforce 2.0, and other key impro vements in the security clearance process. In the second half of the program, Sean Bigley joins us to discuss divorce and your security clearance. Learn why a vindictive ex won't tank your security clearance chances - but which romantic mistakes will. 

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We continue our conversation with Mark Frownfelter, Assistant Director for the Special Security Directorate at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. He talked hot topics in personnel security and clearance reform, including why candidates with drug use in their past shouldn' t 'weed' themselves out of the process, and how ODNI is staying responsive to policy changes in drug use.

In the second half of the program, security clearance attorney Sean Bigley discusses why your motorcycle gang affiliations matter to the personnel security process. Yes, the clubs you participate in - or even the forums you join - may matter in the security clearance process. One security clearance holder discovered that when his Outlaw Motorcycle Gang membership cost him his clearance. 

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