Declassification Analyst: EO 13526 & Records Specialist

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

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.