# Latest **URL:** https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/latest.md [Latest](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/categories.md) --- ## [Gaining Security Clearance Through a Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Internship](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/gaining-security-clearance-through-a-defense-intelligence-agency-dia-internship/22207)
**Author:** [@Marko](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Marko)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 8:36pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/gaining-security-clearance-through-a-defense-intelligence-agency-dia-internship/22207 "2026-09-24T20:36:41Z")
Originally published at: https://www.clearancejobsblog.com/gaining-security-clearance-through-a-defense-intelligence-agency-dia-internship/ The Defense Intelligence Agency is stepping up their recruitment for college… --- ## [Peraton pay raise for 1099ers!](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/peraton-pay-raise-for-1099ers/22182)
**Author:** [@CrazyForts](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/CrazyForts)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 5:48pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/peraton-pay-raise-for-1099ers/22182 "2026-09-24T17:48:37Z")
A pay raise of… eight tenths of one percent. What a joke. Sending out the email will cost more than the company loses by handing out this “raise.” --- ## [Investigations career sabotaged by government mistake](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/investigations-career-sabotaged-by-government-mistake/22172)
**Author:** [@hoerschel](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/hoerschel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 5:42pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/investigations-career-sabotaged-by-government-mistake/22172 "2026-09-24T17:42:21Z")
Just learned from a contracting company that my application for credentials to work for an intel agency is on hold for reasons that are confounding and outside my control. At issue is past work I performed between 2016 a… --- ## [EMT Holdings - info?](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/emt-holdings-info/17617)
**Author:** [@CrazyForts](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/CrazyForts)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 5:42pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/emt-holdings-info/17617 "2026-09-24T17:42:15Z")
Anyone have any knowledge of or experience with EMT Holdings? Pay rates for ICs? Management? Ownership? --- ## [Question on finding 1099 jobs](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/question-on-finding-1099-jobs/22093)
**Author:** [@entreefee](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/entreefee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 5:42pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/question-on-finding-1099-jobs/22093 "2026-09-24T17:42:09Z")
Hey Guys! Just exploring my options and seeing if anyone knows of any 1099 roles out there. Could be systems analyst roles, business analyst, anything in eDiscovery as well. Looking forward to everyones response. --- ## [My first year as an investigator](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/my-first-year-as-an-investigator/5095)
**Author:** [@sideshowbob](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/sideshowbob)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 5:41pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/my-first-year-as-an-investigator/5095 "2026-09-24T17:41:51Z")
I’m currently TDY and bored in my hotel room so I figured I would take the time to type about my first year of being a background investigator. When I first applied for this job, I couldn’t find too much insight other th… --- ## [In Person Fieldwork/Hiring](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/in-person-fieldwork-hiring/22154)
**Author:** [@pjr218](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/pjr218)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 5:41pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/in-person-fieldwork-hiring/22154 "2026-09-24T17:41:45Z")
Do you think with PERATON and CACI hiring more investigators that we heading back to more in person work in the future? --- ## [1099ers workload](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/1099ers-workload/21275)
**Author:** [@RZ24HR](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/RZ24HR)\ **Replies:** 247\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 1:41pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/1099ers-workload/21275 "2026-09-24T13:41:30Z")
How is everyone’s workload being a 1099er for DCSA contract? Has anyone else experienced a change in how you obtain work? Such as CACI no longer allows us to pull our own work they now assign it to us like we are employe… --- ## [Double Triple Dipping / Subjects](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/double-triple-dipping-subjects/22125)
**Author:** [@RZ24HR](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/RZ24HR)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 12:38pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/double-triple-dipping-subjects/22125 "2026-09-24T12:38:06Z")
Has any other investigators seen cases (public trust and/or national security positions) with Subjects that have consulting business (self-employed) as contractors while being employed as federal employees working for a … --- ## [Has Paperproof dried up?](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/has-paperproof-dried-up/22190)
**Author:** [@Respectfully](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Respectfully)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 7:54pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/has-paperproof-dried-up/22190 "2026-09-23T19:54:28Z")
Has Paperproof dried up? --- ## [Enola contract nightmare](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/enola-contract-nightmare/22210)
**Author:** [@SF86](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/SF86)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 11:40am UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/enola-contract-nightmare/22210 "2026-09-23T11:40:46Z")
Xcelerate just started working this contract, which appears to be a nightmare. I understand that this contract requires in-person completion of all items and lengthy reporting as well as fingerprinting of the subject. F… --- ## [Security Clearance and rehab](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/security-clearance-and-rehab/22209)
**Author:** [@doc](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/doc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 3:44pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/security-clearance-and-rehab/22209 "2026-09-22T15:44:34Z")
I am applying for a gov. contract job and need a secret clearance. I had a secret clearance before when I was active duty and expired in 2020. Since I got out there has been a couple of things that I am worried about t… --- ## [VoiP and Fax machines](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/voip-and-fax-machines/21612)
**Author:** [@CW76](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/CW76)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 12:17pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/voip-and-fax-machines/21612 "2026-09-21T12:17:14Z")
I am a 1099 and currently still working with USBP (BIs will be a retirement gig). I just moved into a new house (new build) and it does not have a hardline phone line. None of the phone companies are installing landlines… --- ## [NRO and contractor BI to upgrade to TS/SCI](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/nro-and-contractor-bi-to-upgrade-to-ts-sci/22194)
**Author:** [@Superma32](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Superma32)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 9:14pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/nro-and-contractor-bi-to-upgrade-to-ts-sci/22194 "2026-09-20T21:14:51Z")
Hey everyone, I was wondering if anyone has experience in the NRO BI process and timelines to adjudicate my TS/SCI? I have had a TS but my current contract required I be upgraded on the intel side for an SCI. I already h… --- ## [Red Flags and Mitigation](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/red-flags-and-mitigation/22201)
**Author:** [@sgtspitfire0](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/sgtspitfire0)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 10:30am UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/red-flags-and-mitigation/22201 "2026-09-19T10:30:02Z")
Hello All, For context I am applying for a non-sensitive/low-risk job that I would have to move to and that probably requires just the basic sf-85. I have never had to do a background check that is this intensive and I … --- ## [What are my chances for an SF85P with past issues?](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/what-are-my-chances-for-an-sf85p-with-past-issues/21992)
**Author:** [@Shellman84](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Shellman84)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 6:04pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/what-are-my-chances-for-an-sf85p-with-past-issues/21992 "2026-09-16T18:04:10Z")
Title: What are my chances for an SF85P/Public Trust with my background? Looking for realistic feedback from people familiar with SF85P/Public Trust investigations. I want honest opinions, even if it’s hard to hear. He… --- ## [Public trust SF-85P](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/public-trust-sf-85p/22197)
**Author:** [@The\_Tea](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/The_Tea)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 3:34pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/public-trust-sf-85p/22197 "2026-09-16T15:34:50Z")
Moderate-Risk Public Trust — Seeking Realistic Feedback I was recently selected for a federal IT position requiring a Moderate-Risk Public Trust investigation. I have honorable military service and previously held a Se… --- ## [Unique Situation Clearence and CI Poly](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/unique-situation-clearence-and-ci-poly/22155)
**Author:** [@Superma32](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Superma32)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 7:22pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/unique-situation-clearence-and-ci-poly/22155 "2026-09-15T19:22:53Z")
Good morning! So I have a unique situation and need to some advice. Long story short I have a TS clearence and the company/agency I report is trying to process my SCI. I started the process in December last year. They sa… --- ## [Installing a Spy Camera to Film Son’s Girlfriend Sinks Clearance Reinstatement](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/installing-a-spy-camera-to-film-son-s-girlfriend-sinks-clearance-reinstatement/22193)
**Author:** [@Marko](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Marko)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 4:09pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/installing-a-spy-camera-to-film-son-s-girlfriend-sinks-clearance-reinstatement/22193 "2026-09-15T16:09:26Z")
Originally published at: Installing a Spy Camera to Film Son’s Girlfriend Sinks Clearance Reinstatement | ClearanceJobs Blog Just when you think you can’t hear anything new when it comes to security clearance applica… --- ## [View from the otherside of the Background Investigator credentials](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/view-from-the-otherside-of-the-background-investigator-credentials/2701)
**Author:** [@backgdinvestigator](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/backgdinvestigator)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 2:58pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/view-from-the-otherside-of-the-background-investigator-credentials/2701 "2026-09-13T14:58:23Z")
Here is my humorous (yet generally true) outline of events from the investigator’s point of view that I previously posted in another forum. If people would only read this BEFORE they entered their data into E-QIP… The t… --- ## [Unexpected payment from Xcelerate Solutions](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/unexpected-payment-from-xcelerate-solutions/21917)
**Author:** [@hoerschel](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/hoerschel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2026, 9:08pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/unexpected-payment-from-xcelerate-solutions/21917 "2026-09-12T21:08:39Z")
Today I received a check for almost $2k from Xcelerate Solutions (formerly GDIT) with no explanation and no indication following a Google search that it might be for some kind of class action settlement. I have served as… --- ## [Did I really fail my poly's or is this a game](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/did-i-really-fail-my-polys-or-is-this-a-game/18340)
**Author:** [@MaybeFutureICGuy](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/MaybeFutureICGuy)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2026, 10:13am UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/did-i-really-fail-my-polys-or-is-this-a-game/18340 "2026-09-12T10:13:58Z")
Long story short, I did two CI polys for an intel agency (poly was administrator by some folks from a 3 lettered agency). First time: I kept swallowing because I was nervous and she said I was witholding info and could … --- ## [ICE Whistleblower](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/ice-whistleblower/22187)
**Author:** [@Gatekeeper](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Gatekeeper)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2026, 5:31am UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/ice-whistleblower/22187 "2026-09-12T05:31:38Z")
ICE Whistleblower --- ## [What’s my risk level](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/what-s-my-risk-level/22191)
**Author:** [@Roses1](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Roses1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 11:18am UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/what-s-my-risk-level/22191 "2026-09-11T11:18:19Z")
I’m 30 and was a frequent marijuana user until my mid/late 20s with usage decreasing by the year. I’ve indulged here and there with my most recent use being late August at a friend’s BBQ. I have no other blemishes with m… --- ## [DCSA has Moved the Submission of eAPPs from NBIS to DISS-JVS](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/dcsa-has-moved-the-submission-of-eapps-from-nbis-to-diss-jvs/22181)
**Author:** [@Marko](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Marko)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 9:58am UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/dcsa-has-moved-the-submission-of-eapps-from-nbis-to-diss-jvs/22181 "2026-09-11T09:58:35Z")
Originally published at: DCSA has Moved the Submission of eAPPs from NBIS to DISS-JVS | ClearanceJobs Blog The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency’s planned move of the eAPP system for submitting the SF-8… --- ## [No, Your Security Clearance Wasn’t “Terminated”](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/no-your-security-clearance-wasn-t-terminated/22188)
**Author:** [@Marko](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Marko)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 12:00pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/no-your-security-clearance-wasn-t-terminated/22188 "2026-09-08T12:00:44Z")
Originally published at: No, Your Security Clearance Wasn’t “Terminated” | ClearanceJobs Blog A recent news story reported that the General Services Administration (GSA) had “terminated” hundreds of employee security… --- ## [Someone made Snapchat account with my email](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/someone-made-snapchat-account-with-my-email/22186)
**Author:** [@James22](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/James22)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 7:49pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/someone-made-snapchat-account-with-my-email/22186 "2026-09-06T19:49:14Z")
A few years ago, someone from the Middle East signed up for Snapchat with my email. Since the service doesn’t seem to verify the user is really the email owner, I was getting lots of emails and updates in Arabic or whate… --- ## [Protective order and TS/SCI](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/protective-order-and-ts-sci/22174)
**Author:** [@1983bigbass](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/1983bigbass)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 12:38am UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/protective-order-and-ts-sci/22174 "2026-09-04T00:38:41Z")
I have a TS/SCI, have maintained one for approximately 10 years. Recently as a result of a verbal only argument with my ex-spouse during visitation exchange, my ex-spouse applied for a protective order and it was granted… --- ## [Poly and psych test ](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/poly-and-psych-test/22184)
**Author:** [@hawaii808](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/hawaii808)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 4:08pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/poly-and-psych-test/22184 "2026-09-03T16:08:59Z")
Hello all, Has anyone flown from Hawaii or west coast state to Maryland for psych and poly tests? If so, how was the travel experience, accommodations, etc.? --- ## [Preparing for Public Trust - Few References Available](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/preparing-for-public-trust-few-references-available/22180)
**Author:** [@JABfromNYC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/JABfromNYC)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 9:52am UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/preparing-for-public-trust-few-references-available/22180 "2026-09-02T09:52:15Z")
Hi there. I am looking at Government IT contracting work as my next career step. A little worried about being able to pass a Public Trust check. Not because of any problems. Background on me is that I am late 50’s, no … [Next page](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/latest.md?page=1)