JR. Declassification Analyst

Amentum•Springfield, VA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Junior Declassification Review Analyst works at a client site in Springfield, Virginia, supporting government clients as part of a team of Declassification Review Analysts. The role provides initial declassification review recommendations to a Senior Analyst; final declassification determinations are made by a Government Declassification Review Analyst. Placement is based on operational need and may be with the Automatic Declassification Review (ADR), Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR), or Foreign Relations of the United States (FRUS) Review Team. The analyst must attend a paid, two-week declassification certification training at the Springfield worksite and pass two exams to remain employed in the role. The position is performed in a traditional office environment and involves reviewing classified and unclassified documents, applying document markings and declassification requirements, and handling boxes and documents while preserving their integrity. Boxes may weigh 15–25 pounds. The posted compensation is $60,000; actual compensation may vary based on factors including responsibilities, education, experience, skills, and market data.

Requirements

Active Top Secret U.S. Government clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent military experience.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Strong analytical skills, reading comprehension, and attention to detail.
Ability to multitask, work in a team environment, and adjust to established work patterns and processes.
Proficiency with the MS Office Suite and ability to learn new systems and applications.
Ability to manage individual workflow effectively and improve processes when necessary.
Ability to adapt readily to changing requirements and maintain a strong commitment to high-quality work.
Ability to bend, reach, lift, and carry up to 15 pounds.
Passing two exams during the required declassification certification training; experience level may be waived with government client or prime approval.

Responsibilities

Conduct initial declassification reviews in support of a government agency.
Analyze unclassified and classified documents and determine the appropriate action in accordance with Executive Order 13526.
Understand and interpret document markings, including classification markings.
Use analytical skills to recommend documents for release, referral to other agencies, or exemption from automatic declassification.
Recognize possible nuclear weapons and intelligence information.
Properly handle boxes and documents and ensure the integrity of each box.
Attend the two-week declassification certification training and pass both required exams to continue employment.