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Taurean Corp lists this Declassification Specialist opportunity in northern, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: This position requires an active, adjudicated Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility — currently in hand.Candidates who do not hold this clearance will not be considered and need not apply. No clearance sponsorship is available. U.S. Citizenship is required. Clearance will be verified prior to offer.
SPECIAL ACCESS REQUIREMENT: This position requires personnel security clearance read-on to CNWDI and RD/FRD and DoE certification to conduct declassification reviews .Candidates must hold or be eligible for these accesses. Please address in your application.
About Taurean
TAUREAN
Guided by our vision — Find Relevant Work. Create Meaningful Jobs. Transform Lives — for the Glory of God! — we build teams grounded in accountability, professional growth, and purposeful contribution. Our culture emphasizes strong leadership, family-first principles, and continuous development within a collaborative, performance-focused environment.
Position Overview
Before You Apply
This position requires a currently active, adjudicated Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility based on a Tier 5 investigation completed within the past five (5) years.If you do not hold this clearance right now, please do not apply — we are unable to sponsor, initiate, or wait for clearances to process.U.S. Citizenship is mandatory. No exceptions. Clearance status will be verified before any offer is extended.
Special Access Requirement
Special Access Requirement
At least one (1) Declassification Specialist must hold a personnel security clearance read-on to Critical Nuclear Weapon Design Information (CNWDI) and Restricted Data/Formerly Restricted Data (RD/FRD) , and must be certified by the Department of Energy (DoE) to conduct declassification reviews at time of proposal submission.Please address CNWDI/RD/FRD access status and DoE certification in your application.
Taurean is hiring a Declassification Specialist to support the client's mandatory, systematic, and automatic declassification programs on-site in Doral, Florida. These positions are included within the Information Security Specialist team and focus on the full lifecycle of declassification review — from tracking classified records to conducting line-by-line redaction reviews, processing MDR/ADR/SDR requests, and submitting materials for NARA release.
Standard hours are 0600–1800, Monday through Friday , excluding Federal holidays.
Key Responsibilities
Assist with declassification requests (MDR, ADR, SDR, Ad Hoc); review requests and identify their nature including investigations and legal proceedings
Conduct line-by-line review of documents for redaction related to MDR requests
Assist with original and derivative classification and the mandatory/systematic/automatic declassification programs utilizing established guides; apply appropriate markings and redactions to prevent unauthorized disclosure
Certified by Department of Energy (DoE) to conduct reviews and identify DoE-related information (at least one specialist); hold personnel security clearance read-on to CNWDI and RD/FRD to prevent unauthorized disclosure of DoE classified information
Track classified information from origination to its 20-year mark; submit for government approval for release to NARA
Track declassification requests from date of request to suspension or release; log incorrect disposition decisions and referrals to other agencies
Quality Control & Error Tracking
Develop and maintain an internal quality control/review program to ensure services are performed within accepted government practices; identify and prevent defective casework
Maintain a list of substantive errors and unacceptable review findings; monitor and correct through the contractor's quality control procedures
Classification Management & Repository
Assist with preparing Security Classification Guides (SCGs) and maintaining the SCG library
Establish and maintain an information repository/tracking system to document Classification/Declassification Guides, prepublication/security reviews, security incidents, DD Form 254s, appointed Contract Monitors, designated OCAs, and declassification authorities; repository must be searchable and facilitate review
Collect Annual Agency Classification Management Report data quarterly; review for accuracy and resolve discrepancies; maintain databases/spreadsheets; prepare reports for inclusion in the Annual Agency Classification Management Report/Data Call
Assist with conducting prepublication and security reviews; provide recommendations and identify equities for referrals
General Information Security Support
Conduct security walk-throughs and inspections to ensure compliance; make on-the-spot corrections; report incidents IAW local policy; provide monthly and annual reports
Assist with security staff assistance visits, surveys, assessments, and quarterly meetings; document observations and results IAW applicable procedures
Provide weekly activity reports (WAR) to the COR capturing activities and status
Travel OCONUS as required to conduct Security Staff Assistance Visits (SAVs) and security assessments
Required Qualifications
Currently active, adjudicated Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility — required at time of application. Candidates without this clearance will not be considered.
Background investigation must be a Tier 5 completed within the past five (5) years; NATO access required. Interim Top Secret clearances acceptable.
U.S. Citizenship required — no exceptions. Must pass E-Verify employment eligibility screening prior to performance.
No clearance sponsorship available. Clearance will be verified prior to offer.
Trained and experienced in mandatory, systematic, and automatic declassification processes
Knowledge of Executive Order declassification authorities and applicable DoD/IC declassification directives
Knowledge of governing laws, regulations, precedents, and directives governing DoD security programs
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access)
Strong written communication skills; ability to produce accurate, thorough declassification review documentation
Special Access & DoE Certification (At Least One of Two Specialists)
At least one (1) of the two Declassification Specialists must hold the following at time of proposal submission:
Personnel Security Clearance Read-On to CNWDI Personnel Security Clearance Read-On to RD/FRD DoE Certification to Conduct Declassification Reviews
Candidates holding CNWDI/RD/FRD access and DoE certification are strongly preferred and will be prioritized. Please clearly indicate these accesses and certifications in your application and include supporting documentation.
Mandatory Training (Post-Hire)
Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I — within 30 days of start; annual refresh required
OPSEC Awareness Training — per contract OPSEC SOP/Plan
DoD IA Cyber Awareness / ATCTS registration — within 30 days of start; annual refresh
Threat Awareness Reporting Program (TARP) — within 30 days of start; annual refresh
iWATCH — within 15 days of start
SERE 100.1 Code of Conduct — required prior to any OCONUS travel
Work Conditions
On-site position located in Doral, FL — in-person attendance required; personnel conducting destruction services will also work in the Installation Services Building (Media Destruction Center)
Standard hours: 0600–1800, Monday–Friday, excluding Federal holidays
OCONUS travel may be required for Security Staff Assistance Visits (SAVs) and security assessments; frequency based on mission demand
Surge capability required: up to 250 overtime hours per year; KO preapproval within 48 hours
Government-issued contractor identification badge must be worn and visible at all times
Annual drug testing required at contractor's expense
Professional appearance required at all times per applicable standards
Taurean is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive environment for all employees.
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