Clearance Timeframe at OPM

The Office of Personnel Management claims, as of mid-October 2006, it is taking about 150 days to process a clearance, according to a participant in an online chat session hosted by the Washington Post:

Questioner: I was just wondering what you think is more likely to be accurate as far as the average security clearance adjudication at OPM. An article in The Post indicated it was averaging around 18 months for TS; however, a representative from OPM gave an estimate of 151 days. I know that there are many variables, but that is a big difference.

Post reporter: I’m under the impression that most people wait a year for a top secret clearance. OPM is trying to speed up the process, but, as you know, each case can be unique and take more time than expected.

Filed Under: Adjudication