Public sector and government buying
Security clearance
The vetting someone needs to work with sensitive government information or sites, at levels from basic checks (BPSS) up to security check (SC) and developed vetting (DV).
A plain-English explanation of how this usually works, not legal advice. Rules differ between countries and change over time, so check your own situation. Disclaimer.
You'll hear it as
The contract needs SC clearance, which takes weeks.
Why it matters to you.
If you want government work, clearance can take months and you usually need a sponsor. Factor it into start dates.
Related terms.
Videos.
No video mentions Security clearance by name yet. These are on the same topic, Business & startups.