The verdict is...

budget cuts! I have become a victim of budgets cuts. Not my current job, thankfully, but the prospective position. It is currently on hold pending budget reallocation. There has been a 10% cut across the board on their budget and they are holding off filling that particular position until they come to terms with the budget. I am ok with it. When the time is right we will get our chance. I was very fortunate to have positive contact with the individuals in charge of things there and I can only hope that when the time is right they will get back with me. I will be watching their website for any changes.