Senior Declassification​/FOIA Analyst

Firebird AST is accepting applications for an onsite Senior Level DeclassificationFOIA 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 TSSCI with CI polygraph. A CI Polygraph is required candidates without one will NOT be considered.

• Perform security classificationdeclassification reviews for a variety of documents ie 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 USC 552 5 USC 552a and EO 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 organizations 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 red actions 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

• 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 EO 13526
• Experience processing Freedom of Information Act FOIA requests
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of FOIA rules and regulations; specifically applying exemptions b4 b5 and b6
• 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 eg Excel Word PowerPoint etc
• Work independently with minimal oversight; provide thorough and completed products
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills

• Masters Degree
• TSSCI with CI Poly

About Firebird AST Firebird AST is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business SDVOSB based in Northern Virginia and a market recognized leader within the IC Department of Defense Homeland Security Law Enforcement and the Private Sector We maintain a corporate culture deeply rooted in the US Military core values that gave us our start honor integrity commitment and selfless service For this reason our customers needs and missions always comes first We seek hard working highly experienced extremely motivated professionally proven subject matter experts trainers leaders innovators and technical experts to serve on our team Firebird AST has a firm understanding that our employees are our greatest asset and that accordingly they are to be provided the greatest level of respect and care possible 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