Are there any companies out there that sponsor Security Clearances?

SN Kevin Neff — Mon, 17 Jul 2017 15:32:20 -0400

I want to get into an area of IT that would require one, however mine has expired since leaving the military. I'm wondering if it'd be easier just joining one of the branches as a civilian or going another route.

Response by SGT Edward Wilcox made Jul 17 at 2017 4:17 PM

SGT Edward Wilcox — Mon, 17 Jul 2017 16:17:22 -0400

Mostly Defense Contractors. If anyone will help you renew your clearance, they will be found here.

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Response by PO1 Tony Holland made Jul 17 at 2017 7:20 PM

PO1 Tony Holland — Mon, 17 Jul 2017 19:20:05 -0400

My youngest sister is being processed for one right now at NASA/JPL/CALTECH -- so it is a real thing, just depends on how badly they want you. I recall from the 1980's that a lot of engineers at Lockheed in Sunnyvale spent time in separate facility essentially doing nothing until their clearances were approved. Nowadays it seems like a lot of companies don't want to bother, hell many of them don't even want to offer in-house training.

Response by CAPT Kevin B. made Jul 18 at 2017 11:31 AM

CAPT Kevin B. — Tue, 18 Jul 2017 11:31:34 -0400

Here's the skinny. Companies that do classified stuff have their own security manager/office, processes clearance paperwork, does security audits, etc. just like they do on the inside. You are correct that your clearance was cancelled. However, if the basis of your clearance is current, then the company's security manager will cite that for issuance of a new one. So if you look at all the possibilities, there are a vast number of outfits that sponsor clearances. Doing the drill will seem very familiar.

Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made Jul 18 at 2017 11:46 AM

Lt Col Jim Coe — Tue, 18 Jul 2017 11:46:39 -0400

Government contractors that do classified work will sponsor you for a clearance if the job requires it. If the company's work requires employees with security clearance, then the company has a Security Official and Office (minor deviation to this is some subcontractor relationships). If you are hired, the Security Office will help you with the security clearance paperwork (similar to what you completed in the military). Because you had a previous clearance, it shouldn't take too long (weeks not months) for your clearance to be reinstated. In the meantime, the company may require you to delay on-boarding or bring you in and assign you work that doesn't require a clearance. I worked for a private sector government contractor and we routinely hired veterans with previous clearances for classified work and sponsored them in getting their clearance reinstated.

Response by LCpl Daniel Harbaugh made Jul 20 at 2020 1:50 PM

LCpl Daniel Harbaugh — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 13:50:49 -0400

I have been working in security,I have my DCJS Armed...and need to go to a company that can sponsor me to help with my future endeavors. If anyone out there can help me in the Virginia and DC area please contact me