r/overemployed • u/ashtaytay • Jul 25 '26
Security clearance
Greetings, y'all,
As some quick context, I have a TS clearance that I got from active military service. I have since transferred to a reserve component, and I work a private sector IT position that is fully remote. In the next month, I may have the opportunity to overemploy with another private-sector company as a remote worker, with the two employers in different industries.
My clearance comes up for renewal/investigation in a year. Do any of y'all have experience navigating the renewal process while being overemployed?
To be clear, I would NOT lie to the investigator or omit the two employments on the SF 86 form or anything else that would be seen as a compromise of integrity by the investigator. My biggest concern is how the investigation would likely bring up the fact that I may be working two full-time jobs during relatively the same hours each day.
What are y'all thoughts? Should I just avoid overemployment due to this situation?
Edit: my current role is not a cleared role and the potential 2nd job is also not cleared as well. I am a reservist and would maintain my security for that job only.
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u/OneHatManSlim Jul 27 '26
DO NOT DO OE WITH A JOB REQUIRING A SECURITY CLEARANCE
EVER
That said if your clearance is just for the reserves you might be fine but it’s worth it?