Information, Review and Release Analyst- SME

Nightwing Technologies, LLC; Sterling (VA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Nightwing Technologies, LLC seeks a part-time Information Review and Release Analyst ( SME ) in the Herndon, VA area. The role requires thorough review of documents and redactions per EO 13526, FOIA, and the Privacy Act, with strong critical-thinking and research skills.

Flexible 24-hour workweek, with daytime shifts and occasional surge support. The ideal candidate will apply legal exemption codes and provide release recommendations, while documenting decisions in the appropriate system and

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or higher plus relevant experience.
• Ability to apply critical-thinking skills when evaluating each case.
• Proficient in redaction under EO13526, FOIA, and PA.
• Strong time-management and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and redact equities in classified documents in accordance with SOPs.
• Submit requests to scanning team for document research.
• Submit requests to search team for initial data data relevant to the case.
• Assist training of newly hired search team members.
• Collaborate with supervisor client POCs to improve processes and workflows.
• Work an eight-hour shift 6:00 AM–6:00 PM, Mon-Fri; surge support when needed.

Skills

Critical thinking

Research skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Document review software

Search tools

Job description

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

Information Review and Release Analyst – SME

Nightwing seeks a part-time (24 hours per week) Information Review and Release Analyst (Subject Matter Expert) in the Herndon, VA area in support of a dynamic Intelligence Community office offering a flexible work schedule. The position requires an individual to review and thoroughly research the substance and overall context of select documents and make the appropriate redactions-electronically and/or manually- based on the criteria of Executive Order (EO) 13526, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Privacy Act (PA). The candidate must be able to successfully apply critical‑thinking skills when evaluating each case, and when utilizing the broad array of customer systems and tools in order to accurately inform the review and release process. The individual will provide the rationale for redactions using legally defined exemption codes; provide recommendations for release of the documents; and record decisions in the appropriate system. Research of previous release decisions is required to ensure accuracy and consistency in our recommendations. Analysts in this role identify Other Government Agency (OGA) equities involved in the case and ensure that they are prepared for referral or coordination.

Required Education:

• A bachelor degree and/or high school diploma and relevant years of experience specific to the skills listed
• Candidate resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position mentioned above and with the Sponsor. The candidate must be able to successfully apply critical‑thinking skills when evaluating each unique case, and when utilize a broad array of customer systems and tools in order to accurately inform the review and release process. Due to the complexity of most requests, time management and the ability to collaborate with other team members is a must. The selected candidate must be able to consistently deliver high‑quality, accurate work, and be willing to perform ad hoc duties as needed. Candidates are able to explore their creative side for identifying process improvement ideas.

Typical Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Reviews & redacts certain equities within classified documents, records and files in accordance with established standard operating procedures, work flows and policies
• Submits requests to the scanning team to scan any documents needed for research
• Submits requests to the search team to conduct the initial search for data relevant to the case
• Assists with the training of newly hired search team members, as requested
• Collaborates with supervisory client POCs to recommend and implement changes that improves processes, workflows and standard operating procedures
• Works an eight‑hour shift between 6:00AM -6:00PM, Monday-Friday. Infrequently provides surge support outside of normal office hours for short‑fused emergent requests.
• TS/SCI with Polygraph Required Day 1

At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients. Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.

Nightwing is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation’s most mission impactful initiatives. When we formed Nightwing, we brought a deep set of credentials and an unfaltering commitment to the mission. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world’s most technically advanced full‑Spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence support services to the U.S. government on its most important missions. At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients. Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.