All posts by Ashley Jones
Security Clearance Insecurity: A Decision Tree for Career Worries vs. Reportable Issues
Security clearance insecurity becomes actionable when you separate a fear from a specific event. A delayed offer needs a hiring-status question; a potentially reportable change needs security guidance; possible classified-information compromise needs prompt incident reporting. Se… more
When an Interim Clearance Cannot Support Your Assigned Work
An interim U.S. government-issued security clearance cannot support work that requires a higher eligibility level or a separate access approval you do not hold. For contractor employees, classified access also requires a valid need to know and a signed nondisclosure agreement. St… more
Automated vs. Manual OFCCP Job Distribution: Records, Coverage, and Exceptions
For covered contractors, an OFCCP automated job posting process and a manual compliance process must reach the appropriate employment service delivery system (ESDS) in a usable, accepted format. Automation can transmit an opening; it cannot establish compliance merely by showing … more
Retention After a Cleared Contract Recompete: Communication, Stay Bonuses, and Backups
Recruiting and retention during a cleared contract recompete depend on what the current employer can actually confirm: authorized work, written incentive terms, internal openings, and an orderly departure process. A continuity clause can require transition cooperation when includ… more
Switching OFCCP Posting Vendors Without Losing Historical Audit Records
To switch OFCCP job posting providers without losing compliance records, preserve an employer-controlled archive and reconcile each requisition's submission history before the outgoing account closes. The covered contractor remains responsible for its listing obligations. A succe… more