Classification Analyst
About The Position
The Classification Analyst supports the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Scientific and Technical Information (DOE OSTI) by performing classification, declassification, and controlled information reviews under DOE directives, federal regulations, public law, and national security requirements. The role serves as a subject matter expert on classification policy and ensures scientific and technical information is reviewed, marked, and released in compliance with DOE guidance and national security standards. The position also supports OSTI’s classified cost-reimbursable work program, coordinating with DOE customers, financial personnel, and stakeholders to establish funding requirements, support interagency agreements, and maintain financial accountability. The role is onsite in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and is a 20-hour-per-week, exempt, part-time salaried position. The stated salary is $48,880.00.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship.
- Must hold a current DOE Q Clearance or an equivalent clearance eligible for DOE reciprocity.
- Experience as a DOE Derivative Classifier and DOE Derivative Declassifier.
- Experience supporting DOE, NNSA, DOD, intelligence community, or other federal national security programs.
- Experience supporting scientific and technical information programs, records management systems, or information dissemination activities.
- Demonstrated experience supporting classification, information security, national security programs, or related federal programs.
- Demonstrated experience with document marking, safeguarding, transmission, storage, and destruction requirements for classified information.
- Demonstrated experience as a Derivative Classifier and Derivative Declassifier, with eligibility for appointment by a DOE-authorized official.
- Demonstrated knowledge of DOE classification policies, directives, procedures, and regulations.
- Experience managing programs, projects, or operational activities with responsibility for performance, schedules, and deliverables.
- Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and apply them to operational environments.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing.
- Strong planning and organizational skills, attention to detail, and a focus on delivery.
- Self-directed, results-oriented, and flexible.
- Ability to build strong working relationships across all organizational levels with a focus on customer service.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a Classification Analyst for classification determinations, reviews, and guidance.
- Support OSTI classification activities in accordance with DOE orders, directives, public laws, and applicable federal regulations.
- Conduct classification, declassification, and Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information (UCNI) reviews of documents, publications, datasets, and information products.
- Review scientific and technical information for compliance with classification guidance before dissemination, publication, or public release.
- Support the OSTI Classified Program Manager and OSTI’s classified cost-reimbursable work program.
- Coordinate with DOE customers, financial personnel, and stakeholders to establish funding requirements, support interagency agreements, and maintain financial accountability for cost-reimbursable classified program services.
- Ensure cost-reimbursable activities align with customer requirements, program objectives, and applicable financial management policies.
- Prepare reports, briefings, correspondence, and presentations for OSTI and cost-reimbursable work points of contact.
- Coordinate with DOE Headquarters, Classification Officers, National Laboratories, and program offices on classification policy interpretations and determinations.
- Support preparation for internal and external security reviews, assessments, audits, and inspections.
- Identify compliance risks and recommend corrective actions and process improvements.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity, records management, information management, and security personnel to ensure integrated program compliance.
- Support continuity of operations and incident response activities related to classified information and classified systems.
- Prepare reports, briefings, correspondence, and presentations related to classification activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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