Information Review & Release Analyst

Nightwing • Sterling, VA

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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 part-time Information Review and Release Analysts for our Ft. Meade, Maryland client in support of a dynamic Intelligence Community office offering a flexible work schedule. The position is contingent on funding, and the number of hours worked per week is TBD. The work will be performed on the Ft. Meade campus. The position requires an individual to thoroughly research the substance and overall context of select documents, conduct first-level review of classified information and make the appropriate redactions-electronically and/or manually- based on the criteria of Executive Order (EO) 13526, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Privacy Act (PA). The candidate must be able to successfully apply critical-thinking skills when evaluating each case, and when utilizing the broad array of customer systems and tools in order to accurately inform the review and release process. The individual will provide the rationale for redactions using legally defined exemption codes; provide recommendations for release of the documents; and record decisions in the appropriate system. Research of previous release decisions is required to ensure accuracy and consistency in our recommendations. Analysts in this role identify Other Government Agency (OGA) equities involved in the case and ensure that they are prepared for referral or coordination.

Requirements

• Significant historical knowledge of client policies related to information security and classification.
• Understanding of client missions and organization.
• Familiarity with client, IC, and DoD policies and regulations related to information security and classification.
• Prior client experience is required.
• Relevant experience in conducting research and analysis using established professional methods and techniques.
• Prior experience conducting declassification reviews is strongly preferred.
• Experience in a position requiring analytic skills (such as intelligence analysts, foreign disclosure officers, etc.) is considered.
• Demonstrated familiarity with the requirements of FOIA, PA, EOMDR, and EO.
• Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with Poly on day one of employment.

Nice To Haves

• A driven self-starter who collaborates with client staff.
• A team player willing to collaborate and develop robust relationships.
• Skilled in time management with the ability to prioritize competing tasks.
• Goal-oriented individual who can apply critical thinking and provide out-of-the-box solutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers and various management levels.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly research the substance and overall context of select documents.
• Conduct first-level review of classified information and make appropriate redactions.
• Apply critical-thinking skills when evaluating each case.
• Utilize customer systems and tools to inform the review and release process.
• Provide rationale for redactions using legally defined exemption codes.
• Provide recommendations for release of documents.
• Record decisions in the appropriate system.
• Research previous release decisions for accuracy and consistency.
• Identify Other Government Agency (OGA) equities involved in the case.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level