Harnessing Mobile Technology to Enable U.S. Personnel Vetting

Abstract

This applied research project provides the Security, Suitability, Program Management Office (PAC PMO) with an examination of how U.S. government vetting processes and procedures could be enhanced by application of mobile technologies and platforms. The research team identified key mobile platform and security factors to consider when communicating with and screening candidates within the SSC process. This report also describes relevant private-sector practices on talent acquisition, applicant tracking systems, screening methods, and communication strategies with candidates prior to the onboarding process. The RAND research team performed the following tasks for the PAC PMO: (1) categorize emerging mobile technology platforms according to SSC process relevance and ability to assist government vetting of personnel; (2) illustrate relevant practices and lessons learned for integrating security applications with mobile platforms; and (3) provide recommendations on how best to incorporate potentially useful private-sector screening practices to create efficiency within initial stages of the SSC process.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 16, 2023
Accession Number
AD1193349

Entities

People

  • David Stebbins
  • Douglas Yeung
  • Sarah W. Denton

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Cyber
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Business Administration
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Covid-19
  • Department Of Homeland Security
  • Employment
  • Families (Human)
  • Homeland Security
  • Human Behavior
  • Information Security
  • Information Systems
  • Management Personnel
  • Mobile Phones
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Prejudice
  • Social Media

Readers

  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Organizational Process Management (OPM).