Companies must ensure that foreign independent contractors comply with immigration laws by obtaining the necessary work permits and visas. It is important to research and understand the regulations specific to the contractor's home country and the country where the work will be performed.
Overseas Security Contractor Salary Annual SalaryHourly Wage Top Earners $84,000 $40 75th Percentile $61,000 $29 Average $54,037 $26 25th Percentile $38,000 $18
The average PMC salary in the US is $115,909 annually-an average of $9,659/mo. (San Jose, CA has the highest average salary total of $228,849- which is 97% greater than the US average- reflecting San Jose's very high living costs).
Individuals to whom these regulations apply must use Form DS-1887, Foreign Contact Report (available on MyData), to report all contacts for which reports are required. If the official duty station is a U.S. mission or post abroad, the report must be submitted to either the RSO or PSO.
If you have a clearance, you should report any foreign travel. If you have access to sensitive compartmented information (SCI) or special access programs (SAP), this is a requirement.
Alcohol abuse. Illegal use or misuse of drugs or drug activity. Apparent or suspected mental health issues where there is a reason to believe it may impact the covered individual's ability to protect classified information or other information specifically prohibited by law from disclosure. Criminal conduct.
Military personnel must disclose all foreign contacts during the security clearance process. Even casual or distant relationships can prompt deeper investigations. If service members fail to report or attempt to hide these contacts, they risk denial or revocation of their security clearance.
The Standard Form 86 “Questionnaire for National Security Positions” (SF-86) is a background investigation form you need to fill out for a security clearance. The information provided on this form is used to determine whether you are reliable, trustworthy, of good conduct and character, and loyal to the U.S.
In essence, if personnel working for a contractor require access to classified information in the performance of their duties, the contractor must have an FCL and the personnel must have personnel security clearances (PCLs).
How Employees Report. When a cleared employee plans to travel abroad, they need to email their FSO at least 10 business days before they leave. Some companies may require notice further out from the planned travel. This email should include where they're traveling to and the dates they'll be there.