Ive been separated for a few months no due to potential security violations that Raytheon was doing in a SAP program. I would not do what my manager asked me to do, and life after that got difficult. I did file a complaint to onsite OIG agents but they made it sound like it would die before it got to DoD. Im curious to see if it would do any good to reach out to IG directly and see if 1) the complaint was filed and 2) if they are interested. Thoughts? I dont see what Raytheon could do at this point, Ive heard they are vindictive, but Im long gone and frankly dont ever care if I get another clearance...
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Ok, just spitballing here.... What if you take the body of evidence local? Take your concerns to the local DCMA office? From what I understand they are supposed to do contract oversite for the government, and they're usually local?
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I had stellar reviews. In fact, the last manager I had was d-mb founded as to why senior management was doing what they were doing. I dont think they were trying to get rid of me. I was one of maybe 3 that had clearances and access that they desperately needed. I think they just were playing a game. Unfortunately they played a zero sum game... when I resigned they were like why, what happened... so I called their bluff. Anyways, so if I use my name for the complaint with IG it will go further in your opinion than filing the form anon? Not really concerned about anything Raytheon can do, Im long gone and hopefully will never use this cursed clearance again... EVERYTHING was documented. Emails, everything. Before I left I printed out and forwarded emails that they were stupid enough to type out, including IMs to my personal email account. I believe they wanted me out of that troubled program because I was finding sh-t they knew would haunt them and I was vocal, to the point I made no bones about talking to the inspectors. I think that scared them.
Maybe write your senator explaining the whole unclass story? Ask if he/she would follow up for you on your behalf?
I'm not a lawyer....
It all depends if you filed the violation as anonymous or with your name. IF you signed your name to it you might get a response from the IG. It's really their prerogative. There are federal whistleblower protection laws in your favor if they got rid of you for reporting, and you can prove it. But, that is also tough to prove with what you stated as the method used.
If they start moving you around for short periods it's usually because they're looking for a way to get rid of you. No longer-term assignments can mean mediocre reviews. They use this method a lot as a vehicle to get rid of people or start the process of a PIP, which can lead to dismissal.
In these situations, where you think you may take the legal route, you need to keep very good notes. Times, dates, names, and what happened. If you didn't do that, you're looking for a very difficult uphill battle. If you're over 45 you may be able to take the age discrimination route, depending on what your medical condition is.
Good luck.
Reported the violation, they then started to be vindictive and move me all over, even with medical documentation. Contacted atty which they were aware of. Atty basically said they were skirting issues and to keep my sanity resign. So in the end it was a compilation of egregious behavior, safety issues, reporting, and being vocal. I resigned due to the undue hardship it was causing and health concerns.
Why were you separated? Vindictive firing for reporting the violation?