Declassification Analyst (Secret)

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid federal government holidays

Generous personal leave

Job summary

RedSky is seeking an experienced Declassification Analyst to review and classify archival materials for DISA records at the National Archives. You will determine declassification eligibility in line with EO 13526, DoD guidance, and agency policies, collaborating with archivists and subject experts to protect sensitive information while enabling public access.

Responsibilities include independent document reviews, line-by-line annotation, referrals for external review, and using archival systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experience (equivalent experience or additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree).
• Deep working knowledge of Executive Order 13526 and the complex federal classification and declassification processes.
• Proven capacity for independent work, demonstrating strong analytical, research, and critical thinking skills while successfully managing multiple project deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent, daily technical document reviews of archival materials, analyzing textual, electronic, audiovisual, and special media records for national security sensitivities.
• Conduct rigorous, line-by-line reviews of documents, actively recognize agency program information, and annotate records accordingly with all appropriate review topics.
• Identify and accurately recognize equities belonging to other federal agencies, ensuring proper and secure referrals of those documents for external agency review.
• Utilize advanced electronic records management and archival systems to accurately track all review activities and final document dispositions.
• Proactively provide expert recommendations for process improvements to enhance both the efficiency and accuracy of declassification operations.
• Attain and maintain specialized training regarding EO 13526 requirements, information bracketing, and SOPs, including DOE HRRDR certification.

Skills

Classification principles

Information protection

Document review

MS Office & SharePoint

Reading stamina

Education

Bachelor's degree and 2 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

BlueBeam

SharePoint

Job description

RedSky is seeking an experienced Declassification Analyst provides critical records review, classification analysis, and declassification support services for Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) records maintained at the National Archives.The primary function of this role is to evaluate classified government records and precisely determine their eligibility for declassification in strict accordance with Executive Order 13526, Department of Defense (DoD) guidance, and agency-specific policies.

The successful candidate will collaborate directly with archivists, records managers, and subject matter experts to aggressively identify and protect sensitive national security information while securely facilitating public access to historical government records.

Benefits
RedSky offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees and their families, including:

• Medical, dental, and life insurance coverage
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid federal government holidays
• Generous personal leave

Key Responsibilities

• Perform independent, daily technical document reviews of archival materials, analyzing textual, electronic, audiovisual, and special media records for national security sensitivities.
• Conduct rigorous, line-by-line reviews of documents, actively recognize Defense Information Systems Agency Program information, and annotate records accordingly with all appropriate review topics.
• Identify and accurately recognize equities belonging to other federal agencies, ensuring proper and secure referrals of those documents for external agency review.
• Utilize advanced electronic records management and archival systems to accurately track all review activities and final document dispositions.
• Proactively provide expert recommendations for process improvements to enhance both the efficiency and accuracy of declassification operations.
• Attain and maintain specialized training regarding E.O. 13526 requirements, information bracketing, and standard operating procedures, including mandatory certification by the Department of Energy as a Historical Records Restricted Data Reviewer (HRRDR).

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experience (equivalent experience or additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree).
• Deep working knowledge of Executive Order 13526 and the complex federal classification and declassification processes.
• Proven capacity for independent work, demonstrating strong analytical, research, and critical thinking skills while successfully managing multiple project deadlines.

Required Skills

• Thorough, expert-level understanding of national security classification principles and information protection requirements.
• Ability to accurately determine if a specific document or piece of material contains classified information or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
• Solid fundamental proficiency in relevant program applications, including Microsoft Office Products, Excel, BlueBeam, and SharePoint.
• Physical ability to continuously read paper documents and effectively utilize a computer terminal for a minimum of 8 hours per day.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experience (equivalent experience or additional years of experience may be substituted for the education requirement).
• Working knowledge of Executive Order 13526, the federal classification/declassification process, the Freedom of Information Act, and the Privacy Act.
• Proven experience conducting detailed document review and analysis backed by strong analytical, research, and critical thinking skills.
• A demonstrated ability to work independently while seamlessly managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to travel <10%