Federal activity overview — Interim Top Secret Clearance
Security clearance · Top Secret level
An Interim Top Secret clearance is a temporary authorization granted while the full SSBI investigation is pending. It provides limited Top Secret access to allow personnel to begin work on classified programs. Interim TS clearances are granted less frequently than Interim Secret due to the higher risk level.
Interim Top Secret clearances help contractors place personnel on TS-level programs while the full investigation (which can take over a year) is completed. Not all agencies grant interim TS clearances, and access restrictions may apply. The uncertainty of interim status makes workforce planning challenging for contractors.
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An Interim Top Secret clearance is a temporary authorization granted while the full SSBI investigation is pending. It provides limited Top Secret access to allow personnel to begin work on classified programs. Interim TS clearances are granted less frequently than Interim Secret due to the higher risk level.
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An Interim Top Secret clearance is a temporary authorization granted while the full SSBI investigation is pending. It provides limited Top Secret access to allow personnel to begin work on classified programs. Interim TS clearances are granted less frequently than Interim Secret due to the higher risk level.
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An Interim Top Secret clearance is a temporary authorization granted while the full SSBI investigation is pending. It provides limited Top Secret access to allow personnel to begin work on classified programs. Interim TS clearances are granted less frequently than Interim Secret due to the higher risk level.
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Top Secret Level
1-3 months
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Interim Top Secret clearances help contractors place personnel on TS-level programs while the full investigation (which can take over a year) is completed. Not all agencies grant interim TS clearances, and access restrictions may apply. The uncertainty of interim status makes workforce planning challenging for contractors.
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