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The coding systems used to classify federal jobs vary by agency, but the most common system is the General Schedule (GS).

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Federal applicants are familiar with employers' requests to include a separate knowledge, skills and abilities narrative (KSA...

An email about the offer was sent to more than 2 million workers, according to Katie Miller, who serves on an advisory board...

In light of crimes committed by clearances holders, the Government Accountability Office investigated the clearance process.

The Defense Department has taken several initiatives to control clearances after a mass shooting by a contract employee.