# DOE "Q" Non-Sensitive after having a Secret Clearance Revoked/Denied

**URL:** <https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/doe-q-non-sensitive-after-having-a-secret-clearance-revoked-denied/517>\
**Category:** SECURITY CLEARANCE Q&A\
**Created:** [July 29, 2015, 6:25am UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/doe-q-non-sensitive-after-having-a-secret-clearance-revoked-denied/517 "2015-07-29T06:25:37Z")\
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**Author:** ![josh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/45deac/32.png) [@josh](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/josh)\
**Post date:** [July 29, 2015, 6:25am UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/doe-q-non-sensitive-after-having-a-secret-clearance-revoked-denied/517/1 "2015-07-29T06:25:37Z")

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Hello,

I recently interviewed for a DOT position that requires a DOE “Q” Non-Sensitive clearance. The interview went well and I am expecting an offer. However, a year ago, my request to re-up my secret clearance with another agency was denied. The denial was a surprise and was due to guideline I. I’m currently in the process of trying to mitigate the factors that led to the denial. Should I have any hope at all of aquiring a DOE “Q” clearance? Is getting an attorney to assist worth the money? Please let me know. Thank you!

Josh

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**Author:** ![Marko](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/marko/32/103_2.png) [@Marko](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Marko)\
**Post date:** [July 29, 2015, 9:53am UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/doe-q-non-sensitive-after-having-a-secret-clearance-revoked-denied/517/2 "2015-07-29T09:53:13Z")

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Personally I think lawyers confuse the issues and rather then focus on the issues they tend to look for loopholes they could try to exploit. Adjudication does not require the same beyond a doubt thresholds that are found in criminal trials. If any doubt exists then the decision is always made in favor of national security. I advise you to read the Adjudicative Desk Reference under the Psychological Conditions section and read the mitigating factors to prepare your response. Issues can be mitigated using the right approach.