Declass Analyst (NARA)

Leisnoi • College Park, MD

12d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly cleared Declassification Analyst to support our team at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) in College Park and Fort Meade, MD. Operating under a government contract, this position plays a critical role in safeguarding National Security Information while promoting public transparency. You will leverage federal electronic records systems to conduct detailed reviews of classified documents, applying historical and technical knowledge to identify agency equities and Restricted Data.

Requirements

• Must possess an active Top Secret (TS) clearance or Department of Energy (DOE) Q Clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university.
• Demonstrated ability to read, analyze, and comprehend complex historical, technical, or military documents.
• Familiarity with Executive Order 13526, FOIA & Provacy Act, and the Kyl-Lott Amendment.
• Must possess the Historical Records Restricted Data Reviewer (HRRDR) Certification
• Strong computer skills, including experience navigating secure databases and utilizing digital redaction software.
• Experience with the Records Management Database System (RMDB)

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working directly within NARA or a federal declassification center.
• Subject matter expertise in Cold War history, nuclear weapons technology, naval nuclear propulsion, or intelligence operations.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate historical records against strict classification/declassification guides to determine if information can be downgraded or fully declassified.
• Identify, mark, and tab documents containing Restricted Data (RD) and Formerly Restricted Data (FRD).
• Implement complex classification marking decision based on DoD directives
• Input metadata, review statuses, and redaction notes into NARA’s secure electronic declassification processing databases.
• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to provide support for all requests from the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)
• Support continuous improvement of digital declassification workflows, providing feedback to IT support teams on software functionality and database efficiency.
• Manage semi-annual and annual classified material inventories, regulates classified holdings, and manages key control registers
• Provide formal status reports containing multiple metrics and milestones

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level