Job Description

PotomacWave is looking for a Classification Technical Project Manager to join our team supporting a Federal client in Washington, DC. The individual supporting this position will provide technical project management and information management support to the Department of Energy Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence (DOE-IN), Policy, Strategy, and Information Management (PSIM) Division.

The ideal candidate will serve as a technical subject matter expert responsible for managing information management initiatives involving classification, prepublication review, foreign disclosure, classification guidance, training, and knowledge management. The candidate will function as the primary point of contact for assigned programs, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to develop processes, manage workflows, provide technical recommendations, and ensure compliance with applicable Intelligence Community and Department of Energy policies and guidance.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and coordinate information management initiatives supporting DOE Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence programs.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned information management projects and provide technical guidance to internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct classification, prepublication, and foreign disclosure reviews, providing recommendations and ensuring compliance with applicable policies and guidance.
• Define project scope, determine requirements, establish workflows, identify stakeholders, and document roles and responsibilities for assigned initiatives.
• Capture risks, issues, findings, and recommended solutions while managing project activities through completion.
• Build trusted relationships with customers and stakeholders by providing responsive technical guidance and consistent communication.
• Manage stakeholder coordination for classification reviews, information management activities, and cross-organizational initiatives.
• Lead and manage the DOE-IN classification training program, including onboarding, offboarding, and recurring training requirements for SCI-cleared personnel.
• Develop agendas, training materials, reference documentation, and other program artifacts supporting classification training and awareness.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for classification training supporting NT-50 personnel requesting SCI system access.
• Manage and maintain Information and Classification Management SharePoint sites on both classified and unclassified networks, ensuring information accuracy, consistency, accessibility, and compliance with organizational standards.
• Participate as a Foreign Disclosure Officer by conducting disclosure reviews and applying Intelligence Community and DOE guidance to release determinations.
• Support the development, review, maintenance, and continuous improvement of official DOE-IN classification guidance and associated documentation.
• Coordinate and support classification site assessments, document findings, recommend corrective actions, and assist with implementation of process improvements.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, records, status updates, and other program management artifacts.
• Prepare briefings, reports, and recommendations for management decision-making.
• Adapt to changing priorities and mission requirements while maintaining quality, responsiveness, and customer service.
• Identify opportunities to improve business processes, increase efficiency, and strengthen information management practices across the organization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business, project management, intelligence studies, national security, information management, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience supporting classification management, information management, foreign disclosure, or related intelligence community functions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Executive Orders, Intelligence Community Directives, DOE classification guidance, and applicable classification and foreign disclosure policies and procedures.
• Experience conducting classification, prepublication, and/or foreign disclosure reviews.
• Experience managing projects or programs involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, improve, and document business processes and workflows.
• Experience serving as the primary point of contact for programs or initiatives requiring coordination across organizations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex issues and recommend practical solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to brief senior leadership and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience developing and maintaining SharePoint sites or similar knowledge management platforms.
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects while meeting deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams).
• The selection of an individual for this position may be conditioned upon his or her successful completion of a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.
• Must have an active DOE Q or Top-Secret clearance.

Salary range $90,000 - $118,000

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Required Experience

10+ years of experience supporting:
Classification management
Information management
Foreign disclosure
Intelligence Community (IC) functions
Or closely related Federal intelligence functions
Experience conducting classification reviews.
Experience conducting prepublication reviews.
Experience conducting foreign disclosure reviews.
Experience applying Executive Orders, Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), classification guidance, and related policies/procedures.
Experience managing projects or programs involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
Experience defining project scope, requirements, workflows, stakeholders, roles, and responsibilities.
Experience developing, documenting, and improving business processes and workflows.
Experience serving as a primary point of contact (POC) for programs or initiatives requiring cross-organizational coordination.
Experience managing information management initiatives.
Experience coordinating classification reviews and information management activities across organizations.
Experience developing and maintaining project documentation, status reports, records, and program management artifacts.
Experience identifying and documenting risks, issues, findings, and corrective actions.
Experience developing briefings, reports, recommendations, agendas, and program materials.
Experience developing and delivering classification training or related security/information management training.
Experience supporting SCI-cleared personnel and/or SCI access processes.
Experience developing and maintaining SharePoint sites or similar knowledge management platforms.
Experience managing information on classified and unclassified networks, preferably.
Experience supporting classification guidance development and maintenance.
Experience conducting or supporting classification site assessments.
Experience identifying opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency.
Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.
Bachelor's degree in business, project management, intelligence studies, national security, information management, or a related field.
Active DOE Q or Top Secret clearance.

Required Skills

Classification management
Information management
Foreign disclosure
Prepublication review
Technical project management
Project/program coordination
Business process development and improvement
Workflow development and management
Requirements analysis
Stakeholder management
Cross-organizational coordination
Knowledge of Executive Orders governing classification
Knowledge of Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs)
Knowledge of classification policies and guidance
Knowledge of classification and foreign disclosure policies/procedures
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to analyze complex issues and develop practical recommendations
Strong written communication
Strong verbal communication and briefing skills
Ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to brief senior leadership
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong customer service and stakeholder relationship management
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and mission requirements
Strong documentation and technical writing skills
SharePoint administration/content management
Knowledge management
Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including:
Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Outlook
Teams

Preferred Experience

Direct experience supporting Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence (IN).
Experience supporting Policy, Strategy, and Information Management (PSIM).
Experience with a classification management program.
Experience working with classification guidance.
Experience serving as a Foreign Disclosure Officer (FDO).
Experience supporting SCI classification and information management programs.
Experience managing classification training programs.
Experience supporting SCI onboarding, offboarding, and recurring training requirements.
Experience supporting personnel and SCI system access.
Experience managing classified and unclassified SharePoint environments.
Experience supporting classification site assessments.
Experience developing or updating official classification guidance.
Experience working directly with Intelligence Community agencies and partners.
Experience supporting national security, intelligence, or counterintelligence organizations.
Experience managing programs involving classified information and sensitive national security information.
Experience implementing enterprise-wide information management improvements.
Experience developing knowledge management strategies and repositories.

Preferred Skills

Advanced knowledge of classification policies and procedures.
Advanced knowledge of Intelligence Community classification requirements.
Strong Foreign Disclosure Officer capabilities.
Advanced classification review and analysis skills.
Strong understanding of prepublication review processes.
Advanced SCI information management skills.
Strong SharePoint/knowledge management capabilities.
Ability to manage classified information management environments.
Strong training program management skills.
Strong technical project management capabilities.
Ability to translate complex classification requirements into practical processes and procedures.
Strong process improvement and workflow optimization skills.
Strong senior-level briefing and presentation skills.
Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
Ability to coordinate across multiple Federal and Intelligence Community organizations.
Strong risk, issue, and corrective action management skills.
Strong technical documentation and policy writing skills.