Information Review and Release Analyst with Security Clearance

RCT Systems; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Immediate 401k vesting

Generous PTO and flexible schedules

$500 annual technology allowance

Job summary

RCT Systems seeks an Information Review and Release Analyst – Senior for on-site work at Fort Meade, MD. The role supports 16–40 hours weekly with a $105K salary. You will research documents, perform first‑level reviews, and apply EO 13526, FOIA and the Privacy Act to redact and release content, recording decisions in the system.

Applicants must have an active TS/SCI clearance with Poly on day one and show strong critical thinking, time management, and collaboration with client staff.

Qualifications

• Prior experience providing first-level review of classified documents and making recommendations for redaction and/or release.
• Significant knowledge of client policies related to information security and classification.
• Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with Poly on day one of employment.

Responsibilities

• Research the substance and context of select documents and conduct first-level review.
• Make redactions electronically and/or manually under EO 13526, FOIA, and PA.
• Provide rationale for redactions using exemption codes and record decisions.
• Provide recommendations for release and check consistency with past decisions.
• Identify OGA equities and coordinate referrals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Time management

Team collaboration

Job description

Information Review and Release Analyst – Senior (TS/SCI with FSP required)

Location: Fort Meade

Salary: $105K

RCT seeks full-time or part-time Information Review and Release Analysts for our Ft. Meade, Maryland client in support of a dynamic Intelligence Community office. Selected candidates can choose to work between 16-40 hours per week. The work will be performed on the Ft. Meade campus. The position requires an individual to thoroughly research the substance and overall context of select documents, conduct first-level review of classified information 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.

Mandatory Qualifications and Experience for Declassification Services

• Prior experience providing first-level review of classified documents and making recommendations for redaction and/or release of information for our client.


• Significant historical knowledge of client policies related to information security and classification; understanding of client missions and organization; familiarity with client, IC, and DoD policies and regulations related to information security and classification is required


• Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with Poly on day one of employment

Desired attributes

• A driven self-starter who collaborates with client staff and has the capability to recommend and to adapt to new processes


• A team player willing to collaborate and develop robust relationships with clients, colleagues and technical teams


• Skilled in time management; with the ability to prioritize competing tasks and multitask in order to meet tight deadlines


• Goal oriented individual who is able to apply critical thinking and provide out-of-the-box solutions


• Ability to communicate effectively with peers and various management levels delivering a proactive experience and approach to high quality services for all stake holders.

Notes

Candidates can choose to work Full time or Part time. Part time has a minimum requirement of 16 hrs. per week.

• Competitive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)


• Immediate 401k vesting


• Generous PTO and flexible schedules


• $500.00 annual technology allowance

RCT Systems is committed and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex (to include pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other federally protected class.