Information Review & Release Analyst - Expert

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Full Time Fort Meade, MD, US

3 days ago Requisition

F&A Technologies LLC is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business based in McLean, Virginia, committed to providing high-quality professional services built on our core values of being truthful, trustworthy, and transparent
. Founded in 2023 by Tom and Rahim, F&A Technologies brings more than 50 years of combined experience supporting government and private-sector customers. Our team provides expertise in Program Management Office (PMO) support, Engineering Support Services, IT Modernization, IT Governance, and Data Analytics, drawing on extensive experience supporting organizations including the Department of the Navy, Department of Homeland Security, and Department of Veterans Affairs.

We are dedicated to delivering exceptional service and building trusted partnerships that support the successful execution of complex projects and programs.

F&A Technologies LLC is seeking Information Review and Release Analysts to support a dynamic Intelligence Community office at the Fort Meade, Maryland campus. Candidates may work full-time or part-time
, with part-time employees working a minimum of 16 hours per week
.

The selected candidate will conduct detailed research and first-level reviews of classified information to support information review and release decisions. This position requires the ability to thoroughly evaluate the substance and context of documents and apply applicable requirements under Executive Order 13526, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), and the Privacy Act (PA).

The successful candidate will use strong analytical and critical-thinking skills to evaluate individual cases, determine appropriate red actions, document the rationale for decisions, and provide recommendations regarding the release of information. The analyst will also research previous release decisions to promote accuracy and consistency and will identify Other Government Agency (OGA) equities requiring referral or coordination.

• Conduct thorough research into the substance, context, and history of assigned documents and cases.
• Perform first-level reviews of classified documents and information.
• Evaluate documents in accordance with Executive Order 13526, FOIA, and the Privacy Act
  .
• Identify information requiring protection and determine appropriate red actions.
• Perform electronic and/or manual red actions of classified and protected information.
• Apply legally defined exemption codes and document the rationale supporting redaction decisions.
• Provide recommendations regarding the release or withholding of information.
• Record review decisions accurately in the appropriate customer systems.
• Research previous release decisions, related cases, and historical determinations to promote consistency and accuracy.
• Identify Other Government Agency (OGA) equities associated with individual cases.
• Prepare OGA equities for referral, coordination, or further review as appropriate.
• Utilize customer systems, databases, and other tools supporting the information review and release process.
• Apply critical-thinking and analytical skills when evaluating complex or unique cases.
• Conduct research and analysis using established professional methods and techniques.
• Effectively manage data and information throughout the review process.
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of review decisions and recommendations.
• Collaborate with customer personnel and other stakeholders as needed.
• Support additional information review and release activities as required.

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required on Day One of employment.
• The background investigation and polygraph examination must have occurred within the last seven years
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• Demonstrated analytical and research skills, including the ability to evaluate complex information using established professional methods and techniques.
• Familiarity with FOIA, Privacy Act, EOMDR, and Executive Order 13526 requirements.
• Knowledge of information security and classification principles.
• Familiarity with Intelligence Community and Department of Defense policies and regulations related to information security and classification.
• Ability to apply strong critical-thinking and analytical skills to individual cases.
• Ability to work with customer-specific systems and tools.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and consistency.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a collaborative environment.

• Prior experience conducting first-level reviews of classified documents and making recommendations for redaction and/or release.
• Prior experience supporting the customer in information review and release functions.
• Significant…