Federal activity overview — Interim Secret Clearance
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An Interim Secret clearance is a temporary clearance granted while the full Secret investigation is pending. It allows contractors to begin work on classified projects before the complete background investigation is adjudicated, reducing workforce gaps and contract start delays.
Interim clearances allow contractors to place personnel on classified work quickly while awaiting full adjudication. However, some contracts and agencies do not accept interim clearances, and access may be restricted to specific programs. Interim clearances can be revoked if derogatory information surfaces during the full investigation.
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An Interim Secret clearance is a temporary clearance granted while the full Secret investigation is pending. It allows contractors to begin work on classified projects before the complete background investigation is adjudicated, reducing workforce gaps and contract start delays.
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An Interim Secret clearance is a temporary clearance granted while the full Secret investigation is pending. It allows contractors to begin work on classified projects before the complete background investigation is adjudicated, reducing workforce gaps and contract start delays.
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An Interim Secret clearance is a temporary clearance granted while the full Secret investigation is pending. It allows contractors to begin work on classified projects before the complete background investigation is adjudicated, reducing workforce gaps and contract start delays.
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Interim clearances allow contractors to place personnel on classified work quickly while awaiting full adjudication. However, some contracts and agencies do not accept interim clearances, and access may be restricted to specific programs. Interim clearances can be revoked if derogatory information surfaces during the full investigation.
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