If CEA hires, someone for this activity, it should be someone they have absolute confidence in given its sensitive nature. I think it’s reasonable for them to not hire someone even if they have 80% confidence in them. So it’s possible you’re both doing a good job and it’s reasonable not to hire you, which would be painful, but unfortunately that’s how reality is sometimes. Anyway, regardless of what they decide, I hope things work out for you.
If CEA hires, someone for this activity, it should be someone they have absolute confidence in given its sensitive nature. I think it’s reasonable for them to not hire someone even if they have 80% confidence in them. So it’s possible you’re both doing a good job and it’s reasonable not to hire you, which would be painful, but unfortunately that’s how reality is sometimes. Anyway, regardless of what they decide, I hope things work out for you.