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A security clearance is a key part of many jobs in the federal government and in the federal contracting world. Not only does it give someone access, but it also can help a job seeker\\u2019s financial prospects.\\xa0
Lindy Kyzer is the editor of ClearanceJobs.com, a former Defense Department employee and a GovExec contributor. Her latest GovExec post is headlined \\u201cNational Security Compensation Sees a Significant Increase.\\u201d\\xa0She joined the podcast to discuss compensation and security clearances.
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