Classification Analyst

Edgewater Federal Solutions, Inc.•Oak Ridge, TN

4d•Onsite

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 in accordance with DOE directives, Federal regulations, Public Law, and national security requirements. The role serves as a subject matter expert on classification policy, ensuring that scientific and technical information is reviewed, marked, and released in compliance with DOE classification 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 align program requirements and maintain financial accountability. This is an onsite, exempt, part-time salaried position in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, for 20 hours per week.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
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 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.
Ability to talk or hear; carry out office activities including seated computer entry, filing, and lifting and carrying office supplies; occasionally lift or move up to 15 pounds; perform fine hand manipulation such as keyboarding; and view a computer monitor and sit for extended periods.

Responsibilities

Serve as a Classification Analyst for classification determinations, reviews, and guidance.
Support OSTI’s 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 OSTI’s Classified Program Manager and classified cost-reimbursable work program in accordance with applicable DOE Orders, Directives, Public Laws, and Federal Regulations.
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 preparations 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 compliance across programs.
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.