Redaction Release Specialist

Colonial Group; Boyers (PA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group seeks a Redaction Release Specialist to review and redact information for background investigations in accordance with established guidelines. The role supports the Case Processing Operation Center within the Defense and Intel Operating Group.

The position requires on-site work in Boyers, PA, with potential remote work after training. Candidates must pass a government background check and obtain Top Secret eligibility. Strong communication and independent work skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years government contracting in background investigations preferred.
• Computer/office literacy; familiarity with Microsoft Office or other compatible applications.
• Strong written and oral communication with team members.
• Ability to interpret procedure manuals and instructions accurately.
• Ability to manage and complete work independently with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends.
• On-site work may be required; candidate must reside within reasonable drive-time to Boyers, PA.
• Willingness to undergo government background investigation and obtain Top Secret eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Review background investigation documents to ensure compliance with case requirements.
• Redact material from requested files as needed.
• Provide material per agency requests.
• Process case materials following production, quality, and timeliness standards.
• Support department, contract, or business needs through assigned projects.

Skills

Communication

Typing speed

Independent work

Oral/written communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Redaction Release Specialist

The primary responsibility of the Redaction Release Specialist is to review documentation, process information, and redact material from the requested file that is requested to a specific background investigation, while meeting established guidelines.This position supports the Case Processing Operation Center (CPOC) within our Defense and Intel Operating Group.

Key Role/Responsibilities

• Review documents relating to background investigations to ensure information meets case requirements
• Redact material from requested file as needed
• Provide material per agency request
• Process case materials and complete department functions under established production, quality, and timeliness standards
• Other assignments/projects as needed to support department, contract, or business needs.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of two (2) years of government contracting in background investigations experience preferred.
• Computer/office literacy; familiarity with Microsoft Office or other compatible applications.
• Effectively communicate with team members both written and oral.
• Must be able to interpret procedure manuals, email correspondence and instructions.
• Must have the ability to manage and complete work assignments independently or with minimal supervision.
• Ability to type 40 words per minute.
• Must be able to work flexible schedule. Schedules are dependent on workload and will require availability outside of department core hours, which may include evening and weekends.
• Must be willing to work on-site as needed.
• Must consent to a government background investigation and receive eligibility at a Top Secret level of investigation. Contract requires US citizenship, due to nature of work performed.

• Must reside within a reasonable drive-time to Boyers, PA as on-site work may be required.

Work will be performed on-site at Iron Mountain, Boyers, PA and remote. Work location will be determined based on job function/workload needs and leadership approval.

Additional Qualifications:

• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication
• Must be able to work flexible schedule: ability to adjust to changing workload, case and contract guidelines to meet identified department goals. Reliability, dependability, and adherence to established schedule/shifts
• Experience working in the Government services industry is preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Position requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Work is performed using company furnished laptop or desktop.
• The work is performed remotely once training is completed. Training is conducted on-site for approximately 7 working days in Boyers, PA. Once on audit, remote working will begin, depending on firm understanding of process.