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Senior Declassification/ FOIA Analyst

Firebird AST, Virginia, MN, United States


Firebird AST is accepting applications for an onsite Senior‑Level Declassification/FOIA Analyst to support the classification and declassification effort for the Habeas Corpus Support Contract in Crystal City, VA. Must have at least 12 years of experience working on classified projects and an active TS/SCI with CI polygraph. A CI Polygraph is required — candidates without one will not be considered.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform security classification/declassification reviews for a variety of documents, i.e., reviewing classified information to identify all information that is classified and the level of classification based on the classification guidance of the DoD Component Original Classification Authorities (OCAs) or their Government representatives. Recommendations shall meet the OGC, OMC, and DoJ Standards

Conduct initial Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) reviews in support of Government agency

Analyze unclassified and classified documents to determine the appropriate action needed in accordance with 5 U.S.C. § 552, 5 U.S.C. § 552(a), and E.O. 13526

Demonstrate understanding of document markings

Utilize analytical skills to make determinations on documents for release, referral to other agencies, and exemption from automatic declassification

Process and document FOIA and PA requests to an organization’s records

Interpret regulations, agency enforcement codes, and organizational policies regarding release of agency documents

Ensure released materials do not contain personal identifiers or directly or indirectly reveal trade secrets and other information exempted under the applicable statutes

Review completed requests for appropriateness of materials to be or not to be released

Make redactions as needed before release

Receive, review, and analyze new and backlogged Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests

Intake incoming requests and prepare FOIA request folders

SKILLS QUALIFICATIONS

12 years of experience conducting analysis relevant to all source analysis with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years

Experience and knowledge relating to Declassification and E.O. 13526

Experience processing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests

Demonstrated experience and knowledge of FOIA rules and regulations; specifically applying exemptions b(4), b(5), and b(6)

Experience redacting records with trade secrets and confidential commercial information

Must have experience working on classified projects and proficient with safeguarding, maintaining, and the proper handling and reporting procedures affiliated with the handling of classified records

Must have the ability to perform in-depth reviews and evaluations on records using the declassification review process, provide solutions to analytical problems, be cognizant of different agencies equities, exhibit knowledge of the proper use of acronyms, and document dispositions rendered on documents reviewed

General understanding of Military Court proceedings

Proficiency using Microsoft Office tools; brief materials in formats including Microsoft Office tools (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

Work independently with minimal oversight; provide thorough and completed products

Exceptional oral and written communication skills

CLEARANCE

TS/SCI with CI Polygraph

Firebird AST is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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