Declassification Records Management Specialist I
FWI (FedWriters, Inc.), Landover, Maryland, United States
Overview
Serve as a trusted authority in the declassification of sensitive intelligence records. In this role, you will independently evaluate classified materials, apply federal declassification standards, and coordinate interagency equities to ensure accuracy, compliance, and accountability. This position is ideal for professionals who take pride in precision and disciplined decision‑making.
Support the Defense Intelligence Agency’s Lifecycle Declassification Program by conducting detailed security reviews of classified records in accordance with Executive Order 13526. As a Mid‑Level Declassification Analyst, you will evaluate DIA equities, apply declassification guidelines, coordinate interagency referrals, and ensure records are properly prepared for accessioning to the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). This role requires independent judgment, deep familiarity with classification standards, and the ability to operate in a high‑volume production environment with strict quality controls.
FWI has been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Washington Post in 2024 and 2025, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.
Work Schedule and Location On‑Site: This full‑time on‑site position will work Monday through Friday in Landover, Maryland.
Responsibilities
Conduct systematic declassification reviews of DIA records (textual and electronic) in accordance with E.O. 13526, Part 3 guidelines and exemptions
Apply declassification determinations and document downgrade or release decisions on behalf of the Original Classification Authority (OCA) or DIA representatives
Identify DIA and other agency equities; coordinate appropriate referrals to original classification authorities
Ensure strict adherence to classification marking requirements, including portion markings and declassification instructions
Assist in the accessioning of reviewed records to NARA in accordance with federal archival standards
Identify and capture appropriate metadata for each reviewed record for integration into inventory tools
Support record inventory development and lifecycle records management activities
Maintain production standards consistent with contract deliverables (minimum monthly box review targets)
Ensure no more than two quality assurance errors per reviewed box to avoid re‑review requirements
Properly safeguard classified information and report any deviations in accordance with DIA security policies
Required Qualifications
Active TS/SCI clearance
Minimum 5 years of experience applying E.O. 13526 principles to classification and declassification reviews
Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university
Certified by the Department of Energy as a Historical Records Reviewer for identifying Restricted Data (RD) and Formerly Restricted Data (FRD)
Strong background in handling classified information and conducting declassification reviews
Ability to operate independently while maintaining accuracy and compliance
Physical ability to lift boxes weighing approximately 25 pounds
Desired Qualifications
Experience coordinating interagency equity referrals
Experience preparing records for NARA accessioning
Familiarity with records inventory tools and metadata tagging processes
Experience working within DoD or Intelligence Community records management environments
Strong written documentation skills for audit trails and declassification determinations
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Long‑term and Short‑term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Plan
Holiday Pay
Paid Time Off
Pay Range 48.08-50.48/hr
FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
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Support the Defense Intelligence Agency’s Lifecycle Declassification Program by conducting detailed security reviews of classified records in accordance with Executive Order 13526. As a Mid‑Level Declassification Analyst, you will evaluate DIA equities, apply declassification guidelines, coordinate interagency referrals, and ensure records are properly prepared for accessioning to the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). This role requires independent judgment, deep familiarity with classification standards, and the ability to operate in a high‑volume production environment with strict quality controls.
FWI has been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Washington Post in 2024 and 2025, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.
Work Schedule and Location On‑Site: This full‑time on‑site position will work Monday through Friday in Landover, Maryland.
Responsibilities
Conduct systematic declassification reviews of DIA records (textual and electronic) in accordance with E.O. 13526, Part 3 guidelines and exemptions
Apply declassification determinations and document downgrade or release decisions on behalf of the Original Classification Authority (OCA) or DIA representatives
Identify DIA and other agency equities; coordinate appropriate referrals to original classification authorities
Ensure strict adherence to classification marking requirements, including portion markings and declassification instructions
Assist in the accessioning of reviewed records to NARA in accordance with federal archival standards
Identify and capture appropriate metadata for each reviewed record for integration into inventory tools
Support record inventory development and lifecycle records management activities
Maintain production standards consistent with contract deliverables (minimum monthly box review targets)
Ensure no more than two quality assurance errors per reviewed box to avoid re‑review requirements
Properly safeguard classified information and report any deviations in accordance with DIA security policies
Required Qualifications
Active TS/SCI clearance
Minimum 5 years of experience applying E.O. 13526 principles to classification and declassification reviews
Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university
Certified by the Department of Energy as a Historical Records Reviewer for identifying Restricted Data (RD) and Formerly Restricted Data (FRD)
Strong background in handling classified information and conducting declassification reviews
Ability to operate independently while maintaining accuracy and compliance
Physical ability to lift boxes weighing approximately 25 pounds
Desired Qualifications
Experience coordinating interagency equity referrals
Experience preparing records for NARA accessioning
Familiarity with records inventory tools and metadata tagging processes
Experience working within DoD or Intelligence Community records management environments
Strong written documentation skills for audit trails and declassification determinations
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Long‑term and Short‑term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Plan
Holiday Pay
Paid Time Off
Pay Range 48.08-50.48/hr
FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
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