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RE: Technical author leading resistance to background checks at NASA
Subject:RE: Technical author leading resistance to background checks at NASA From:"Butler, Darren J Ctr 584 CBSS/GBHAC" <Darren -dot- Butler -dot- ctr -at- Robins -dot- af -dot- mil> To:"Melissa Nelson" <melmis36 -at- hotmail -dot- com>, <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com> Date:Wed, 5 Sep 2007 16:36:13 -0400
On 4-Sep-07 @12:18:00 PM Darren J Butler wrote:
As you probabaly are aware of, the classification status of
projects/data can be very fluid. This is often dictated by things
outside the technology realm. Techno-Factors drive classifications as
well. On a *unclassified* project, an engineer can suddenly discover
and/or invent something that changes the whole ball game. Even if a
project is listed as *non-classified* that does not mean that it always
will be. This is something else for job-hunting Tech Writers to consider
when applying for a government-related position.
Blessings,
Darren
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Darren J. Butler
Sr. Technical Writer-Editor, Template Wrangler, Mil-Spec Pharisee
Integrated Data for Maintenance
NG Corp
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Subject: RE: Technical author leading resistance to background checks at
NASA
I was actually surprised to find out that NASA has TW jobs that are do
not
require a security clearance. I live in the DC area and it can be a bit
tough to find a tech writer job that does not require a clearance.
Melissa
>From: "Butler, Darren J Ctr 584 CBSS/GBHAC"
><Darren -dot- Butler -dot- ctr -at- Robins -dot- af -dot- mil>
>To: <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com>
>Subject: RE: Technical author leading resistance to background checks
at
>NASA
>Date: Wed, 5 Sep 2007 16:05:32 -0400
>
>On 4-Sep-07 Richard Combs wrote:
>
> >I suspect that in NASA at this point in time, their primary concern
>
>isn't jihadis or sellers of secrets to the Chicoms. They're more
>interested in whether you have a drinking problem or are likely to
drive
>cross-country wearing a diaper to attack a romantic rival.
>
>
>
>On 4-Sep-07 Darren J. Butler replied:
>
> Lol. Richard, you are probably right.
>
>Keep in mind that there are a lot of interchangeable parts between NASA
>(National *Aeronautical* and Space Administration) and USAF, so the
>military can be heavily involved. Even an *unclassified* area might be
>part a larger classified sphere. Again, the T/W staff is often the
>information intersection. If memory serves, JPL's security has been a
>bit porous in times past so I'm sure they are being understandably
>paranoid - No fun being on the receiving end though. Any Tech Writer
>working in that arena should understand that this kind of scrutiny is a
>possibility - doesn't mean it's always justified but it should not be a
>big shock.
>
>
>
>Blessings,
>
>Darren
>
>****************************************
>
>Darren J. Butler
>
>Sr. Technical Writer-Editor, Template Wrangler, Mil-Spec Pharisee
>
>Integrated Data for Maintenance
>
>NG Corp
>
>
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