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Declassification Analyst

Declassification Analyst

CompanyAmentum
LocationWashington, DC, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelJunior, Mid Level

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in History, Political Science, International Affairs, Security Studies or related field of study and at least 1 – 3 years relevant experience; or 3 -5 years direct experience in declassification, research, FOIA, public policy, intelligence, military weapons systems, or records management/museum experience may be substituted.
  • Experience in one or more of the following areas: working in a group environment, working either independently or under minimal supervision, working in a fluid setting.
  • Good oral and written communication skills; working knowledge of word-processing and integrated software applications; organizational skills and ability to perform detail-oriented work are required.
  • Must have an Active Top Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to maintain a Top Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze, research and make the final recommendation on classified and unclassified records.
  • Ability to perform a variety of information management reviews (declassification, FOIA, research, records management, security reviews).
  • Participates as a team member but also works independently to adjudicate decisions on documents (independent research is also required).
  • Proper understanding of document markings and ultimately proper handling.
  • Strong understanding of classification, declassification, and FOIA exemption categories.
  • Adept at recognizing actual and possible nuclear weapons and intelligence information in all types of documents.
  • Ability to correctly apply appropriate review guidance.
  • Ability to apply proper records management techniques to ensure the integrity of reviewed material.
  • Able to research information and ask questions to make informed decisions.
  • Ability to interact with the government client when necessary.
  • Leverages professional experience such as intelligence, military, operational security, or foreign affairs training while executing job responsibilities.
  • Leads and coordinates new analyst training.
  • Plans work, mentors and provides consistent feedback to junior and information management analysts.
  • Conducts reinforcement training for junior and information management analysts.
  • May be asked to lead small ad hoc teams of short duration.
  • Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Preferred Qualifications

    No preferred qualifications provided.