Declassification Analyst

Koniag Government Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Commuter Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Koniag IT Systems, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, seeks a Declassification Analyst to support MDR and government customers in Washington, DC. The role emphasizes meticulous analysis, adherence to classification guidance, and clear stakeholder communication.

The successful candidate will conduct systematic reviews, identify equities, apply exemptions, and produce releasable determinations. Strong writing and collaboration skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• 2+ years MDR/FOIA declassification experience; 5+ years for Senior Analyst.
• Proven ability to apply classification/declassification principles and exemptions.
• Experience with case management systems and collaboration tools.
• Strong analytical writing and clear determinations.
• Detail-oriented with ability to meet timeliness and accuracy targets.
• Ability to work in SCIF or controlled environments and secure handling.

Responsibilities

• MDR Intake & Triage: log requests, verify scope, manage queues.
• Document Review & Adjudication: evaluate records and determine release or withholding.
• Equity Identification & Referral: identify equities and manage referrals.
• Redaction & Release Preparation: apply redactions and prepare release letters.
• Policy & Compliance: follow DOS policies and MDR procedures; maintain audit trail.
• Quality Assurance: conduct peer reviews and contribute to SOPs.
• Stakeholder Communication: coordinate with MDR officers and other teams.
• Data & Reporting: maintain metadata and produce metrics.
• Security & Handling: follow SCIF and handling protocols.
• Training & Mentorship: coach junior analysts and support onboarding.

Skills

MDR experience

FOIA declassification

Case management

Analytical writing

Stakeholder coordination

Attention to detail

SCIF handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

SharePoint

eRecords

A-files

Cable databases

Job description

Koniag IT Systems, LLC a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Declassification Analyst to support KITS and our government customer in Washington, DC.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.

The Declassification Analyst conducts systematic reviews of classified materials under the MDR program to determine releasability, declassify where appropriate, and protect national security information. The analyst identifies equity holders, applies classification guidance, drafts determinations, manages referrals, and ensures compliance with Department of State policy and federal directives. The role requires meticulous analysis, sound judgment, and excellent stakeholder communication to meet timeliness and quality targets.

Key Responsibilities

MDR Intake & Triage

• Log requests; verify scope, custodians, and records series; assign tracking numbers; manage queues and timelines.

Document Review & Adjudication

• Evaluate classified records (text, multimedia, email, cables, memoranda) against applicable classification guides, directives, and statutes; determine declassification, partial release, or withholding.

Equity Identification & Referral Management

• Identify other agency equities; prepare and track referrals; consolidate responses; reconcile conflicts; maintain comprehensive audit trail.

Redaction & Release Preparation

• Apply appropriate redactions; verify citation and exemption rationale; produce releasable copies and determination letters.

Policy & Compliance

• Follow DOS policies and MDR procedures; adhere to federal requirements (e.g., classification standards, records schedules); maintain chain of custody, version control, and review notes.

Quality Assurance

• Conduct peer reviews; implement corrective actions; contribute to SOPs and job aids; support continuous improvement initiatives.

Stakeholder Communication

• Coordinate with government MDR officers, FOIA/Declassification teams, program management, and external agencies; provide status updates and risk flags.

Data & Reporting

• Maintain accurate metadata in tracking systems (e.g., case management tools, SharePoint); produce weekly/monthly metrics; support dashboards and briefings.

Security & Handling

• Comply with SCIF procedures, marking/derivative classification rules, destruction/transfer protocols, and secure IT usage.

Training & Mentorship (Senior)

• Coach junior analysts; deliver quick-reference guides; assist with onboarding and knowledge transfer.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (e.g., International Affairs, History, Information/Library Science, Security Studies, Public Policy) or equivalent experience.


• 2+ years (Analyst) or 5+ years (Senior Analyst) experience in MDR, FOIA declassification, or classified records review in a federal environment (DOS preferred).


• Demonstrated expertise applying classification/declassification principles, equities identification, and exemption criteria.


• Experience with case management systems, records repositories, and collaboration tools (e.g., SharePoint, eRecords, A‑files, cable databases).


• Strong analytical writing: ability to draft clear determinations, rationales, and correspondence.


• Detail orientation with proven ability to meet timeliness, accuracy, and throughput targets.


• Ability to work in SCIF or controlled records environments; familiarity with secure handling and chain‑of‑custody practices.


• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting Department of State MDR/FOIA/Declassification programs (e.g., ARPs, IPS/IR, or bureau records offices).


• Knowledge of interagency equities and referral processes (e.g., DoD, IC elements, NARA, other federal agencies).


• Familiarity with classification guides, sensitivity markings, dissemination controls, and statutory/regulatory frameworks relevant to declassification and public access.


• Experience preparing release packages: redaction tools, citations, justification templates, and correspondence.


• Process improvement exposure (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, SOP optimization).


• Advanced tools: OCR, e‑discovery platforms, digital redaction, and metadata QC.


• Foreign language reading proficiency (nice‑to‑have for select records).

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristicprotected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

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Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long‑term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.

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