Impediments to Clearance For Military Contractors

A recent article distributed by McClatchy news service mentioned some of the impediments contractors face in acquiring security clearance for work with the U.S. military.

Making the switch from civilian IT work contracts to defense contracts was not a quick process…

“You can’t get clearance unless you need it, and you can’t need it until you get a contract. It’s very much a closed market,” said the head of a small contractor company. “It’s nice once you’re on the inside, but not so great on the outside.”

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