Mid-Level Declassification/ FOIA Analyst

Firebird AST; Crystal City (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A veteran-owned consulting firm is seeking an onsite Mid-Level Declassification/FOIA Analyst in Crystal City. This role involves supporting classification efforts and requires at least 8 years of experience with classified projects, along with an active TS/SCI and CI Polygraph. Responsibilities include conducting reviews for declassification and FOIA requests while ensuring compliance with government regulations. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in relevant analysis, with 2 years in declassification.
• Experience with FOIA rules and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to perform document reviews and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security classification/declassification reviews on documents.
• Process FOIA and Privacy Act requests.
• Make redactions as needed prior to document release.

Skills

Analysis of classified projects

Knowledge of Declassification and E.O. 13526

Processing FOIA requests

Redacting trade secrets

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Exceptional communication skills

Education

TS/SCI with CI Poly

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Mid-Level Declassification/ FOIA Analyst

Firebird AST is accepting applications for an onsite Mid-Level Declassification/FOIA Analyst to support the classification and declassification effort for the Habeas Corpus Support Contract in Crystal City, VA. Must have at least 8 years of experience working on classified projects and an active TS/SCI with CI polygraph. A CI Polygraph is required — candidates without one will NOT be considered.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform security classification/declassification reviews for a variety of documents, i.e., reviewing classified information to identify all information that is classified and the level of classification based on the classification guidance of the DoD Component Original Classification Authorities (OCAs) or their Government representatives. Recommendations shall meet the OGC, OMC, and DoJ Standards
• Conduct initial Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) reviews in support of Government agency
• Analyze unclassified and classified documents to determine the appropriate action needed in accordance with 5 U.S.C. § 552, 5 U.S.C. § 552(a), and E.O. 13526
• Demonstrate understanding of document markings
• Utilize analytical skills to make determinations on documents for release, referral to other agencies, and exemption from automatic declassification
• Recognize possible nuclear weapons and intelligence information
• Process and document FOIA and PA requests to an organization’s records
• Interpret regulations, agency enforcement codes, and organizational policies regarding release of agency documents
• Ensure released materials do not contain personal identifiers or directly or indirectly reveal trade secrets and other information exempted under the applicable statutes
• Review completed requests for appropriateness of materials to be or not to be released
• Make redactions as needed before release
• Receive, review, and analyze new and backlogged Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests
• Intake incoming requests and prepare FOIA request folders

SKILLS QUALIFICATIONS

• 8 years of experience conducting analysis relevant to all source analysis with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years
• Experience and knowledge relating to Declassification and E.O. 13526
• Experience processing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of FOIA rules and regulations; specifically applying exemptions b(4), b(5), and b(6)
• Experience redacting records with trade secrets and confidential commercial information
• Must have experience working on classified projects and proficient with safeguarding, maintaining, and the proper handling and reporting procedures affiliated with the handling of classified records
• Must have the ability to perform in-depth reviews and evaluations on records using the declassification review process, provide solutions to analytical problems, be cognizant of different agencies equities, exhibit knowledge of the proper use of acronyms, and document dispositions rendered on documents reviewed
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office tools; brief materials in formats including Microsoft Office tools (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Work independently with minimal oversight; provide thorough and completed products
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills

EDUCATION

CLEARANCE

• TS/SCI with CI Poly

About Firebird AST:

Firebird AST is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) based in Northern Virginia and a market-recognized leader within the IC, Department of Defense, Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and the Private Sector. We maintain a corporate culture deeply rooted in the US Military core values that gave us our start - honor, integrity, commitment, and selfless service. For this reason, our customers' needs and missions always comes first. We seek hard working, highly experienced, extremely motivated, professionally proven subject matter experts, trainers, leaders, innovators, and technical experts to serve on our team. Firebird AST has a firm understanding that our employees are our greatest asset and that, accordingly, they are to be provided the greatest level of respect and care possible.

Firebird AST is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.