Information Review and Release Analyst

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions•Sterling, VA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets. Nightwing seeks a full-time Information Review and Release Analyst for our litigation team. This opportunity provides a flexible work schedule in the Herndon, VA area, in support of a dynamic fast paced business office. This position requires the individual to oversee the declassification of documents related to litigation cases (i.e. civil or criminal cases). The successful applicant must be detail oriented with the ability to record the chronological order of events from beginning to end. These cases are sensitive in nature and must be handle with strict confidentiality. This position requires the analyst to organize documents in preparation for legal counsel to review and the documents must be properly recorded with accuracy. This person will act as a liaison for Other Government Agencies (OGA’s) involved in the process and conduct desktop research and analyze results to determine the relevance of a new search or determine if the requested records have been previously declassified and/or released. The individual will provide the rationale for redaction actions on the electronic version of the documents using codes provided in the Customer's declassification guide, provide recommendations regarding the release of the documents for Customer's approval, and record decisions in the Customer's systems. This person will determine if a record contains OGA equities and requires external referral or if the record requires non-routine handling and they will manage the referral process. They will be responsible for organizing documents in preparation for declassification review and correctly assign these items to the proper equity holder. They will research previous declassification/release decisions as necessary to ensure accuracy and consistency and provide feedback to the Customer. The candidate must be able to successfully apply critical-thinking skills when evaluating each unique case, and when utilize a broad array of customer systems and tools in order to accurately inform the review and release process. Due to the complexity of most requests, time management and the ability to collaborate with other team members is a must. The selected candidate must be able to consistently deliver high-quality, accurate work, and be willing to perform ad hoc duties as needed. Candidates are able to explore their creative side for identifying process improvement ideas.

Requirements

Strong analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills
Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
Experience working in a collaborative team environment
Knowledge of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Privacy Act (PA), Executive Order Mandatory Declassification Review (EOMDR) programs and Executive Order (EO) 13526 directive
Strong knowledge of the intelligence community with analytical skills background
Knowledge of legal terminology - such as used in the role of paralegal, police enforcement, security or court systems
Strong work ethic
Organizational and time management skills
Strong proficiency in on-line tools such as Word, Excel, and Access, and other required systems to be able to perform the duties
A high school diploma and 11+ years of experience specific to the skills listed.
Candidate resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position mentioned above and with the Sponsor

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the Sponsor’s culture and requirements
The ability to assist with process improvement initiatives
A Bachelors degree counts as three years of experience

Responsibilities

Oversee the declassification of documents related to litigation cases (i.e. civil or criminal cases).
Record the chronological order of events from beginning to end.
Organize documents in preparation for legal counsel to review.
Properly record documents with accuracy.
Act as a liaison for Other Government Agencies (OGA’s) involved in the process.
Conduct desktop research and analyze results to determine the relevance of a new search or determine if the requested records have been previously declassified and/or released.
Provide the rationale for redaction actions on the electronic version of the documents using codes provided in the Customer's declassification guide.
Provide recommendations regarding the release of the documents for Customer's approval.
Record decisions in the Customer's systems.
Determine if a record contains OGA equities and requires external referral or if the record requires non-routine handling.
Manage the referral process.
Organize documents in preparation for declassification review.
Correctly assign these items to the proper equity holder.
Research previous declassification/release decisions as necessary to ensure accuracy and consistency.
Provide feedback to the Customer.
Apply critical-thinking skills when evaluating each unique case.
Utilize a broad array of customer systems and tools in order to accurately inform the review and release process.
Manage time effectively.
Collaborate with other team members.
Consistently deliver high-quality, accurate work.
Perform ad hoc duties as needed.
Explore creative ideas for identifying process improvement.