This list is not exhaustive, but includes industries that can be directly impacted by changes in U.S. production and sales of motor vehicles. Below are definitions of these industries.
Some federal clearances for Sensitive Compartment Information (SCI) and other Special Access Programs (SAP) require a polygraph screening examination in addition to a Single Scope Background Investigation.
The actual cost of a clearance varies on multiple things. If you are capable of passing a simple automated background check, a secret clearance can be very simple. a TS/SCI becomes more complex, requiring personal interviews and a more in-depth, personnel-driven examination of your history.