background investigation

OPM aims to streamline fed employee screening with ‘continuous vetting’

OPM also wants to update several vetting factors to make it harder for domestic extremists to find employment in the government.

Hiring/Retention

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DCSA opens ‘front door’ to next-gen background investigation system

Inside the IC

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OMB sees 2022 as ‘most significant year’ for security clearance reform

Defense News

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New vetting guidelines set to advance security clearance reform ideas

Defense

Pentagon security agency aims to get background investigations software on track

Workforce

4 bills that could hitch a ride if Congress passes a budget omnibus later this month

Congress

David Berteau: Federal contractors worry more about security background checks

Federal Drive

David Berteau: Security-check backlog reduction effort hits new hurdle

Federal Drive

Why Trump’s hiring freeze could bring new opportunities, challenges to contractors

President-elect Donald Trump’s suggested hiring freeze on the federal workforce could have major implications for federal contractors. With possible plans…

Contracts/Awards

New audit reveals OPM’s weak oversight of background check reviews

A new audit from the OPM Inspector General’s office reveals shortcomings in the steps taken by Office of Personnel Management and its contractors to make…

Management

Fixing the security clearance mess starts with bringing background investigations back in house