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What if you do not have a TS/SCI clearance already? Would Raytheon consider hiring you for a position that requires a TS/SCI Clearance?

Veteran

Brandon Mansur Arlington , VA

I am looking at a few opportunities posted by Raytheon that may require a TS/SCI clearance. Currently--I only have a Secret clearance, so I did not know if I should look elsewhere or not.

21 May 2020 5 replies Career Exploration

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Jeff Martin Ashburn , VA

I agree with Brian’s answer - check the posting carefully and be clear about your clearance or lack of clearance when you apply. Many companies will bring you on and help you get the needed clearance if you have right skills, attitude and proven results. Good luck.

22 May 2020 Helpful answer

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Chris McFarland Toms River , NJ

If you go for a job that requires a clearance, and you don't have the clearance, they may hire you and you'll wind up doing the most odd tasks while you wait for your clearance to make its way to you.
Also, Raytheon is now owned by UTC, and I used to work for UTC, in a cleared job, and the jobs will certainly be odd while you wait. You'll wonder why you were given this task or that task, and after you get the clearance, you'll instantly understand why they had you checking this thing or that thing while you waited.
I think the guy who was chairman of UTC back then retired with about 18mil severance, and he wasn't even a US Citizen and couldn't ever even hope to be cleared for some programs, so, hey, don't let citizenship or clearance hold you back, no way, go for it.
So rest assured, your clearance will go thru just fine, heck, you may even qualify to become President or CEO, you know! Exciting! You'll do great!

21 May 2020 Helpful answer

Advisor

Brian Reed Elgin , OK

Brandon,

Look at the requirements for the job posting. Some say "able to obtain a *** clearance" and some say "have a *** clearance".

21 May 2020 Helpful answer

Advisor

Eric Kaltenberger Ault , CO

Brandon: Completely agree with what has been stated here - your current security clearance and military service should be a big asset where you are located. If you have a resonable level of skill related to the target position, then by all means apply for it and state that you are willing to go through the higher-level investigation. It is a generally easier to get someone through to TS/SCI who already has a lower clearance than it is to start from a scratch screening. Many companies are willing to overlook skills gaps in the meantime, those can be learned (especially if you can demonstrate a history of learning new things).

16 November 2020 Helpful answer

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Brandon Mansur Arlington , VA

Thank you everyone for your responses.

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