De-classification Analyst

iQuasar, LLC; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Relocation bonus

Tuition assistance

Job summary

iQuasar, LLC seeks a Declassification Specialist to support NARA in reviewing and referring records for declassification under EO 13526. You will perform page-by-page reviews of 25-year-old permanent records at the NARA facility, ensuring compliance and timely responses to referrals.

The role requires HRRDR certification, strict adherence to restricted information handling, and the ability to lift archival boxes up to 50 pounds in controlled storage environments.

Qualifications

• Must have passed the Department of Energy HRRDR course.
• Must be trained in recognizing restricted information.
• Deep understanding of EO 13526 and Classified National Security Information.
• Physical ability to work in cold storage (35–40°F) and cool storage (~60°F).
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and handle archival boxes safely.

Responsibilities

• Support NARA in the declassification of documents through agency reviews.
• Conduct timely, page-by-page declassification reviews of 25-year-old records per EO 13526.
• Provide substantive responses to referrals within 60 days in line with EO 13526.
• Refer records to other agencies for appropriate review when necessary.
• Receive documents from NARA and make referrals for declassification within DoD components.
• Help meet an annual target of 20,000 record reviews with high accuracy and no infractions.
• Identify, locate, retrieve, and label records; deliver updated Declassification Guide draft (40–50 pages).
• Update the DDSS weekly and provide monthly status reports.

Skills

Restricted information recognition

EO 13526 knowledge

Education

HRRDR Certification

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Relocation bonus
• Tuition assistance

Job Description

• Support NARA in the Declassification of documents by conducting Agency Automatic Declassification reviews and referrals.
• Perform timely, accurate, and legally compliant page-by-page declassification reviews of the CLIENT's 25-year-old permanent records held at the NARA facility, ensuring adherence to the requirements of Executive Order (EO) 13526.
• Provide a substantive response to all referrals to the CLIENT within 60 days, in compliance with EO 13526, section 3.3(d).
• Refer all records containing information that originated from other agencies, or the disclosure of which would affect the interest or activities of another agency, to that agency for review.
• Receive documents to be reviewed from NARA personnel and make referrals for declassification of Restricted Data and Formerly Restricted Data within and between DoD components.
• Assist in meeting a minimum annual average of record reviews of 20,000 records, maintaining a 95 percent accuracy rate with zero security infractions.
• Identify, locate, retrieve, and properly label records after review. Deliver a fully updated draft of the Declassification Guide (approximately 40-50 pages) and incorporate feedback.
• Update the Document Declassification Support System (DDSS) weekly and provide Monthly Status Reports.

Qualifications

• Mandatory Certification: Must have passed the Department of Energy, Historical Records Restricted Data Reviewers (HRRDR) course.
• Must be trained in recognizing restricted information.
• Deep understanding of Executive Order (EO) 13526, Classified National Security Information.
• Physical ability to perform duties in cold temperature Cold Storage (ranging from 35°F and 40°F) and Cool Storage (around 60°F).
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and ensure the integrity of the contents of each archival box remains intact.

Must have a Secret clearance.