I appreciate it. Iowa City, Yes the process can be easier and faster for a person who was prior service and held a clearance. Since you have been through the process they do not have to start from scrtach. A military background is always helpful. YES you can break in at a GS level from the outside.
Some positions are internal but many are for everyone to apply.
Take care and sorry that I did not get to everything. Derrick is going to answer a few more questions since there were so many today. That was our last question today. Thanks to everyone who joined the discussion. Smart, tough-love advice on relationships, family and work.