Information Security - Declassification Specialist

Strategic Growth Partners provides both operations and strategic support to Tribal 8(a) and commercial organizations. Our client is a family of SBA-certified Native American Tribal 8(a) and multi-certified companies delivering IT, management consulting, and general construction solutions to the Federal Government and commercial sector.

They are seeking an Information Security - Declassification Specialist to join their USSOUTHCOM HQ J2 team onsite in Doral, FL. This position requires an active TS/SCI or Top Secret with SCI eligibility.

Location: USSOUTHCOM Headquarters, Doral, FL

Workplace Type: Onsite

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $80,000 – $90,000 per year

Security Clearance: Active security clearance required; additional access requirements may apply based on assigned duties.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our client’s team supporting the USSOUTHCOM Garrison. The main responsibilities of the role include:

Classification & Declassification Management

Support original and derivative classification activities and mandatory, systematic, and automatic declassification programs using established classification and declassification guides.

Apply appropriate classification markings and redactions to prevent unauthorized disclosure of classified information.

Assist with Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR), Automatic Declassification Review (ADR), Systematic Declassification Review (SDR), and Ad Hoc declassification requests.

Review declassification requests and determine the nature and applicable requirements, including requests associated with investigations and legal proceedings.

Track classified information from origination through its 20-year mark and submit applicable materials for government approval and release to the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).

Track declassification requests from initial receipt through suspension, referral, disposition, or release.

Document incorrect disposition decisions and referrals to other government agencies.

Conduct detailed, line-by-line reviews of documents for redaction associated with MDR requests.

Information Repository & Records Management

Establish and maintain searchable repositories and tracking systems, including spreadsheets and databases, for classification and declassification program records.

Maintain records associated with Security Classification Guides (SCGs), prepublication and security reviews, security incidents, DD Form 254s, appointed Contract Monitors, designated Original Classification Authorities (OCAs), and declassification authorities.

Maintain accurate documentation and records supporting security, classification, disclosure authorization, access requests, and related activities.

Security Assessments & Compliance

Plan and execute security staff assistance visits, surveys, assessments, and quarterly meetings in support of the Command Security Manager Program.

Conduct virtual and in-person security assessments and document observations and results in accordance with USSOUTHCOM procedures.

Conduct internal assessments using established checklists and applicable USSOUTHCOM policies.

Evaluate document classification and marking accuracy through sampling and perform on-the-spot corrections when required.

Identify deficiencies and recommend corrective actions to improve the overall health and effectiveness of the security program.

Assist with after-hours security inspections and walk-throughs to verify compliance and prevent security incidents and unauthorized disclosure.

Make on-the-spot corrections and report security incidents in accordance with local policy.

Prepare periodic reports documenting security inspection findings, trends, and corrective actions.

Courier & Classified Material Management

Process courier requests and prepare courier cards and travel authorization letters within three business days.

Maintain Excel-based courier accountability and reporting spreadsheets.

Prepare classified information for transmission or transportation and provide related training.

Maintain classified material inventories and ensure destruction is conducted in accordance with records management disposition instructions and USSOUTHCOM policy.

Assist with Defense Courier Service (DCS) activities, including documentation, pickups, drop-offs, and receipt and delivery of classified materials.

Coordinate and schedule classified material withholding pickups, including special pickups for personnel who are separating, retiring, PCSing, or responding to emergency events.

Classified Material Destruction & Media Sanitization

Collect classified and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) material for weekly destruction in accordance with local policies.

Transport materials to the designated Media Destruction Facility and perform destruction in accordance with established procedures.

Remove destruction waste products and track destruction backlogs.

Operate and perform operator-level maintenance on the Security Engineered Machinery (SEM) Model 23 disintegrator.

Coordinate equipment servicing, cleaning, blade replacement, and supply acquisition with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

Operate and maintain degaussing and data destruction equipment.

Break down media as required for efficient destruction and conduct field testing in accordance with applicable guidance.

Support annual equipment calibration and scheduled maintenance activities.

Ensure complete destruction of USSOUTHCOM classified information and media.

Maintain expendable media destruction supply inventories and equipment certification and maintenance schedules.

Submit equipment and supply requests to the COR at least 30 days in advance or as required.

Provide Two-Person Integrity (TPI) support for the destruction of Top Secret, SAP, SCI, and other protected materials.

Ensure at least two qualified Information Security personnel are certified to operate applicable destruction equipment, including the SEM Model 23/5 disintegrator.

Security Incident Management

Process reported and suspected security incidents in accordance with local policy.

Conduct preliminary inquiries and maintain electronic and hard-copy incident files.

Coordinate with IT, DISA, and other stakeholders as directed by the COR to sanitize systems, printers, and other equipment.

Prepare notifications, reports, and supporting documentation.

Identify security incident trends and recommend corrective actions.

Security Classification Guide & Prepublication Review

Assist with the development and maintenance of Security Classification Guides (SCGs).

Maintain the USSOUTHCOM SCG library.

Assist with prepublication and security reviews.

Provide recommendations and identify classified equities requiring referral to other organizations or agencies.

Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Program

Implement and maintain the USSOUTHCOM CUI Program.

Collect program data and evaluate CUI marking compliance through sampling and internal reviews.

Document assessment results and recommend corrective actions.

Conduct preliminary inquiries as required.

Ensure CUI information is appropriately identified and marked.

Maintain required CUI program documentation and records.

Classification Reporting

Collect and validate classification management data on a quarterly basis.

Identify and resolve discrepancies in classification reporting data.

Maintain databases and spreadsheets supporting the Annual Agency Classification Management Report and associated data calls.

Prepare accurate data and supporting documentation for government review.

Industrial & NATO Security

Support the USSOUTHCOM Industrial Security Program in accordance with DoD and USSOUTHCOM policies.

Assist with maintaining and executing the USSOUTHCOM NATO SECRET Sub-Registry.

Provide support to the