The Puyenpa family of companies are comprised of multiple SBA Certified Native American Tribal 8(a) and multi-certified organizations focused on delivering Information Technology, Management Consulting, and General Construction solutions to the Federal Government along with the Commercial Sector. We are actively seeking an Information Security - Declassification Specialist to join our USSOUTHCOM HQ J2 team onsite in Doral, FL. This position requires an active TS/SCI or Top Secret with SCI eligibility.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the Puyenpa 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 NATO SECRET Sub-Registry Program Manager and designated control points.
Security Education, Awareness & Training (SETA)
- Execute a comprehensive Security Education, Training, and Awareness (SETA) program.
- Provide newcomer orientation, annual security training, refresher training, and security awareness activities.
- Develop and distribute Computer-Based Training (CBT) materials, presentations, pamphlets, newsletters, and other awareness materials.
- Track training completion and provide periodic training completion statistics.
- Develop and deliver security training to foreign personnel as required.
Foreign Disclosure & FLO/EXO Support
- Provide technical and administrative support to the Government Point of Contact (POC) for security matters involving Foreign Liaison Officers (FLOs) and Executive Officers (EXOs).
- Support information sharing, escorts, access requests, and related foreign personnel activities.
- Process foreign visits, security clearances, and computer access requests.
- Recommend authorization or denial of classified information releases in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Support the development and implementation of policies governing classified information transfers to foreign partners.
- Maintain records of disclosure authorizations, access requests, and related activities.
- Prepare briefings, staff papers, reports, and responses for senior leadership concerning security and foreign disclosure matters.
- Support FLO/EXO activities during standard working hours and as required based on mission requirements.
- Maintain required foreign disclosure training and certifications.
Physical & Personnel Security
- Support the USSOUTHCOM Physical Security Program, including evaluations, random checks, and compliance inspections.
- Assist with personnel security and access control activities.
- Process foreign visits, security clearance-related actions, and computer access requests.
- Conduct security walk-throughs and physical security inspections.
- Coordinate with Intelligence Community organizations and USSOUTHCOM directorates to facilitate security-related collaboration.
Special Qualifications & Certifications
The successful candidate may be required to possess or obtain specialized qualifications and certifications, including:
- Certification to operate classified material destruction equipment, including the SEM Model 23/5 disintegrator.
- Department of Energy (DoE) certification to conduct reviews and identify DoE-related classified information.
- Appropriate access and read-on requirements for CNWDI and RD/FRD information, as applicable to assigned duties.
- Annual Foreign Disclosure Training.
- Training and qualifications required to support Two-Person Integrity (TPI) destruction operations.
Quality Control & Program Improvement
- Develop and maintain an internal quality control and review program to ensure services are performed in accordance with accepted government practices.
- Identify, prevent, track, and correct defective casework.
- Maintain a log of substantive errors and unacceptable review findings.
- Monitor corrective actions and ensure deficiencies are addressed.
- Recommend updates to existing security procedures and draft new procedures for government approval.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Security Management, Intelligence, Government, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
- Demonstrated experience supporting DoD or federal government information security programs.
- Experience with classification and declassification processes and applicable federal security policies.
- Experience handling classified information and supporting collateral and/or SCI security programs.
- Knowledge of DoD information security, classification marking, declassification, CUI, and security incident procedures.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, for tracking, reporting, and database management.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to prepare reports, briefings, presentations, and senior-level correspondence.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with government personnel, contractors, and Intelligence Community stakeholders.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive and classified information.
- Ability to obtain and maintain all required security clearances and special accesses associated with the position.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting USSOUTHCOM or another DoD Combatant Command.
- Experience with SCI, SAP, NATO SECRET, CNWDI, RD/FRD, and other specialized classified information programs.
- Experience supporting Foreign Disclosure, FLO/EXO, or international security programs.
- Experience with Security Classification Guides and prepublication/security reviews.
- Experience conducting security assessments, staff assistance visits, and compliance inspections.
- Experience operating classified media destruction, degaussing, and disintegration equipment.
- Experience with Defense Courier Service (DCS) procedures.
- Experience supporting NARA declassification processes.
- Experience with DoE classified information and related review requirements.
Puyenpa provides a variety of benefits including company-paid health, dental & vision insurance coverage, as well as additional employee-paid health insurance options; company-paid life and disability insurance; 401k retirement savings plan with employer match; 11 company paid holidays per year, and paid time off.
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Puyenpa
$80,000 - 90,000 per year.
vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
Jul 23, 2026