Mid-Level Declassification​/FOIA Analyst

Position: Mid-Level Declassification/ FOIA Analyst
Firebird AST is accepting applications for an onsite Mid-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 8 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.

Salary Range: $100,000-$110,000

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

Recognize possible nuclear weapons and intelligence information

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 SKILLS QUALIFICATIONS8 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

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 EDUCATION
· Bachelors Degree CLEARANCE
· TS/SCI 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.

Location:

Crystal City, VA