Possible Changes Coming to the Federal Security Clearance Process

Jennifer Duke

December 18, 2015

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The process for obtaining a Federal Security Clearance is currently managed by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), which took responsibility for the process in 2004. Because the process for obtaining a Federal Security Clearance can take months, or in some cases even years, and following the data breaches that impacted millions, the White House ordered a review of the Federal Security Clearance Process in July 2015. The results of this review should be available soon.

In November 2015, the Office of Personnel Management requested a proposal for a workforce planning study of its Federal Investigative Services. Potential solutions to streamline the Federal Security Clearance process are being discussed and include moving the process to the Department of Homeland Security or FBI, or back to the Department of Defense. The goal of these changes is to increase the speed and efficiency of the process while maintaining its integrity.

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While improvements to the system may be on their way, many Federal employees experience security clearance related problems every day. If your security clearance has been threatened or the revocation of your security clearance has been proposed, the federal employee attorneys at Melville Johnson, P.C. have experience with the OPM and we may be able to help. We understand that your security clearance is vital to your ability to do your job. Call us today to discuss your situation and learn how we can assist you.

This blog and web site published by Melville Johnson, P.C. should not be used as a substitute for seeking competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney. Readers of this information should not act upon any information contained on this blog or website without seeking professional counsel.

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