Just to give an update.  The person who wanted to interview me but didn't know if he could because of my "failed" poly phoned back on Tuesday.  He told me I needed to write a letter to the Assistant Director of the division I had the job offer from.  In it, he said to state that I currently have the security clearance pending with the CIA and that during the testing process for that clearance, I had to take the exam twice due to the fact that I had "failed" the first time there.  He stated that it would be up to the division as to whether or not they wanted me to have the re-test and how much they want me to come work for them.

He said that he has seen people with similar circumstances end up with a favorable appeal but cautioned me me that anything can happen.  He also did state that he could not interview me due to the "fail" on the poly and wished me luck.

I have to say, I was impressed that he actually went out and got the information for me like that and I think he did some research because he knew who I needed to contact and what I needed to tell the people.

Anyways, thank you so much George and Anon for your posts.  I have the letter written but am fine tuning it so I can have the best shot possible.

Oh, and Anon, what I meant about ""interesting and mind stimulating work (not to mention important to our country)" is that I currently work for the government driving forklifts and cranes (with a PhD no less) and need something that is more stimulating than doing that.  It pays the bills but don't want to be stuck for the rest of my life doing it.  I don't want to give up the government benefits so I have avoided looking at the private sector.  Thanks again.