Information Review & Release Analyst - Sr with Security Clearance

Nightwing; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nightwing in Herndon, VA seeks an Information Review and Release Analyst (senior) to manage FOIA/PA/EOM requests from receipt to final release decisions, ensuring compliance with EO 13526.

The role requires six+ years reviewing classified information, a Bachelor's or equivalent experience, and an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph; strong collaboration and time management are essential.

Qualifications

• Six+ years of experience reviewing & redacting classified information for FOIA/PA/EOM programs and EO 13526 directives.
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with years of relevant experience; Master's adds one year equivalence.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required on day one of employment.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and redacts equities within classified documents per SOPs and policies.
• Processes FOIA/PA/EOM requests from receipt to final release decisions.
• Collaborates with client POCs to implement changes that improve workflows.

Skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree

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 Nightwing seeks a full-time Information Review and Release Analyst (senior-performance level) in the Herndon, VA area in support of a dynamic Intelligence Community component offering a flexible work schedule. The position requires an individual to review and thoroughly research requests for the release of information in accordance with one or more of the following: Executive Order (EO) 13526, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and/or Privacy Act (PA). These requests are submitted directly to the IC component by the general public, Presidential Libraries, or received upon referral or coordination from another government agencies. The person in this position serves as an Analyst and/or Case Manager for the Executive Order Mandated (EOM), FOIA, PA, and Appeals requests, from the receipt of the initial request letter, to creating case documentation and researching prior requests. They also review information and make recommendations which includes collaborating with other government agency (OGA) counterparts, prior to the final consolidation of IC component element response and release decisions back to the requester. 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, workflows 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 of search for data relevant to the case
• 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

Possess a minimum of six (6) years of experience reviewing & redacting classified information for the Sponsor or Intelligence Community (IC) in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Privacy Act (PA), and Executive Order Mandatory Declassification Review (EOMDR) programs and Executive Order (EO) 13526 directive We will also consider candidates with six or more years of experience in a position requiring analytic skills (such as intelligence analysts, foreign disclosure officers, CD/CI/CT analysts, etc.) AND a demonstrated familiarity with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Privacy Act (PA), and Executive Order Mandatory Declassification Review (EOMDR) programs and Executive Order (EO) 13526 directive A Bachelors' degree in any liberal arts, scientific or technical discipline will be considered equivalent to three (3) years of relevant experience. A Master's degree is equivalent to an additional (1) year of experience

• A driven self-starter who collaborates with client staff and has the capability to recommend and to adapt to new processes
• Must be 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
• Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph on day one of employment. 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.