Declassification Analyst (Secret)

RedSky•College Park, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

RedSky is seeking an experienced Declassification Analyst to provide critical records review, classification analysis, and declassification support services for Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) records maintained at the National Archives. The primary function of this role is to evaluate classified government records and precisely determine their eligibility for declassification in strict accordance with Executive Order 13526, Department of Defense (DoD) guidance, and agency-specific policies. The successful candidate will collaborate directly with archivists, records managers, and subject matter experts to aggressively identify and protect sensitive national security information while securely facilitating public access to historical government records.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experience (equivalent experience or additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree).
Deep working knowledge of Executive Order 13526 and the complex federal classification and declassification processes.
Proven capacity for independent work, demonstrating strong analytical, research, and critical thinking skills while successfully managing multiple project deadlines.
Thorough, expert-level understanding of national security classification principles and information protection requirements.
Ability to accurately determine if a specific document or piece of material contains classified information or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
Solid fundamental proficiency in relevant program applications, including Microsoft Office Products, Excel, BlueBeam, and SharePoint.
Physical ability to continuously read paper documents and effectively utilize a computer terminal for a minimum of 8 hours per day.
Working knowledge of Executive Order 13526, the federal classification/declassification process, the Freedom of Information Act, and the Privacy Act.
Proven experience conducting detailed document review and analysis backed by strong analytical, research, and critical thinking skills.
A demonstrated ability to work independently while seamlessly managing multiple projects and deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Mandatory certification by the Department of Energy as a Historical Records Restricted Data Reviewer (HRRDR).

Responsibilities

Perform independent, daily technical document reviews of archival materials, analyzing textual, electronic, audiovisual, and special media records for national security sensitivities.
Conduct rigorous, line-by-line reviews of documents, actively recognize Defense Information Systems Agency Program information, and annotate records accordingly with all appropriate review topics.
Identify and accurately recognize equities belonging to other federal agencies, ensuring proper and secure referrals of those documents for external agency review.
Utilize advanced electronic records management and archival systems to accurately track all review activities and final document dispositions.
Proactively provide expert recommendations for process improvements to enhance both the efficiency and accuracy of declassification operations.
Attain and maintain specialized training regarding E.O. 13526 requirements, information bracketing, and standard operating procedures, including mandatory certification by the Department of Energy as a Historical Records Restricted Data Reviewer (HRRDR).