Security clearances, explained.
Many Bluehawk roles require an active security clearance. This guide covers the levels, what to expect, and answers to the questions candidates ask most. Requirements vary by position and customer.
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Clearance levels.
- Secret
- Access to information that could cause serious damage to national security if disclosed.
- Top Secret
- Access to information that could cause exceptionally grave damage to national security if disclosed.
- TS/SCI
- Top Secret with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information, granted for specific programs.
- Polygraph
- Some positions additionally require a counterintelligence (CI) or full-scope polygraph.
Before you apply.
- Clearance requirements vary by position and customer.
- Many positions require an active clearance; some require that you already possess the required level.
- Continuous Vetting (also called Continuous Evaluation) means cleared personnel are monitored on an ongoing basis rather than only at periodic reinvestigation.
- Clearance verification is required before submission for certain positions.
- Never submit classified, sensitive, or program-specific information through this website or any public channel.
Common questions.
My clearance is expired or inactive. Can I still apply?
Yes. Eligibility for reinstatement generally depends on your break in service and whether your last investigation is still in scope. Apply and our recruiters will help assess your eligibility for the specific role.
How do reinvestigations and Continuous Vetting work?
Most cleared personnel are now enrolled in Continuous Vetting, which replaces the old fixed-interval reinvestigation model with ongoing monitoring. Requirements vary by clearance level and enrolling agency.
I have a prior adjudication issue. Should I still apply?
Adjudications are decided case by case against the federal adjudicative guidelines. We encourage qualified candidates to apply; our recruiters can speak to how a specific situation may be evaluated.
Will my DoD clearance cross over to an IC or agency position?
Clearance reciprocity often allows crossover, but acceptance is customer-dependent and may require additional adjudication or a polygraph for certain programs.
What if I've never taken a polygraph, or need to retake one?
Polygraph requirements vary by position and customer. Not every role requires one, and our recruiters can tell you whether a given opening does and what to expect.
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