Firebird AST is accepting applications for an onsite Mid-Level Declassification/FOIA Analyst to support the classification and declassification effort for the Habeas Corpus Support Contract in Crystal City, VA. Must have at least 8 years of experience working on classified projects and an active TS/SCI with CI polygraph. A
CI Polygraph is required • candidates without one will NOT be considered.
Salary Range: $100,000-$110,000
RESPONSIBILITIES - Perform security classification/declassification reviews for a variety of documents, i.e., reviewing classified information to identify all information that is classified and the level of classification based on the classification guidance of the DoD Component Original Classification Authorities (OCAs) or their Government representatives. Recommendations shall meet the OGC, OMC, and DoJ Standards
- Conduct initial Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) reviews in support of Government agency
- Analyze unclassified and classified documents to determine the appropriate action needed in accordance with 5 U.S.C. • 552, 5 U.S.C. • 552(a), and E.O. 13526
- Demonstrate understanding of document markings
- Utilize analytical skills to make determinations on documents for release, referral to other agencies, and exemption from automatic declassification
- Recognize possible nuclear weapons and intelligence information
- Process and document FOIA and PA requests to an organization's records
- Interpret regulations, agency enforcement codes, and organizational policies regarding release of agency documents
- Ensure released materials do not contain personal identifiers or directly or indirectly reveal trade secrets and other information exempted under the applicable statutes
- Review completed requests for appropriateness of materials to be or not to be released
- Make redactions as needed before release
- Receive, review, and analyze new and backlogged Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests
- Intake incoming requests and prepare FOIA request folders
SKILLS QUALIFICATIONS - 8 years of experience conducting analysis relevant to all source analysis with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years
- Experience and knowledge relating to Declassification and E.O. 13526
- Experience processing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge of FOIA rules and regulations; specifically applying exemptions b(4), b(5), and b(6)
- Experience redacting records with trade secrets and confidential commercial information
- Must have experience working on classified projects and proficient with safeguarding, maintaining, and the proper handling and reporting procedures affiliated with the handling of classified records
- Must have the ability to perform in-depth reviews and evaluations on records using the declassification review process, provide solutions to analytical problems, be cognizant of different agencies equities, exhibit knowledge of the proper use of acronyms, and document dispositions rendered on documents reviewed
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office tools; brief materials in formats including Microsoft Office tools (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Work independently with minimal oversight; provide thorough and completed products
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills
EDUCATION • Bachelor's Degree
CLEARANCE • TS/SCI with CI Poly
