Technical author leading resistance to background checks at NASA

[Melissa Nelson]

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.Butler.ctr at Robins.af.mil>
>To: <techwr-l at lists.techwr-l.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
>
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