Suitability Denial - Already Working on Contract

SECURITY CLEARANCE Q&A
1

I have been working on a FEMA contract for two months. I just received a suitability denial due to financial issues/credit.

Does this mean that I will automatically be let go from the current work I am doing? I am in the midst of working on a large project. I contacted my company’s manager and he wasn’t too worried. He thought the implications may be limited to being barred from future travel or gov meetings. I take it as I will be removed from the contract. Is that a given? Does this denial mean an automatic dismissal from the work I’m doing now - or only if they decide to take a suitability action?

Thank you!

2

More than likely you will be removed ASAP. If you aren’t cleared, you can’t work. We have removed people mid shift when they come back denied.

3

Suitability denial = unsuitable for employment in that specific position. It is likely you will be told you are no longer needed.

4

OK thank you for your insight. I am preparing for that, which is why I was surprised at my company manager being so relaxed about it.

5

If they feel you are an overall fit…they could find a slot not requiring that access level.

6

What happened Dana? If let go did you get unemployment?