Information Review and Release Analyst - Expert

Job Description

Information Review and Release Analyst - Expert

Seeking an Information Review and Release Analyst in the Herndon, VA area to support a dynamic Intelligence Community-customer, in a fast-paced environment. The position is full-time and offers a flexible work schedule. The ideal candidate will primarily be responsible for managing an array of cases and will be involved in reviewing and thoroughly researching the content of documents, according to one or more of the following: Executive Order (EO) 13526, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and/or Privacy Act (PA). The selected candidate in this position will serve as the case manager and reviewer for the various case types to include, but not limited to FOIA, Litigation, and Appeals. The selected candidate will formulate responses to the requester and will be amenable to working with a dynamic team that may, from time to time, provide additional information that pertains to the request. The selected candidate will be responsible for managing and creating response letters, request for information (RFI) letters, creating initial response letters, and researching prior requests. This work also includes collaborating with other government agency (OGA) counterparts, prior to the final response and release decisions.

The ideal candidate must successfully apply critical-thinking skills when evaluating each unique case and have experience using customer proprietary systems and tools, which assist in the review and release process. Due to the complexity of most requests, time management and the ability to collaborate with other team members is a must. The selected candidate must be able to consistently deliver high-quality, accurate work, and be willing to perform ad hoc duties as needed. Candidates are able to explore their creative side for identifying process improvement ideas.

Notes:

Minimum of 11 years of experience specific to the skill must be reflected.

A Bachelors degree will be considered equivalent to 3 years of specialized experience.

A Master's degree will be considered equivalent to 2 years of specialized experience.

Mandatory Skills

Must have excellent customer service skills.

Strong analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills

Must have robust communication and interpersonal skills, as well as experience working in a collaborative team environment.

Knowledge of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Privacy Act (PA), and Executive Order Mandatory Declassification Review (EOMDR) programs and Executive Order (EO) 13526 directive.

Solid knowledge of the intelligence community with developed analytical skills background.

Strong work ethic; organizational and time management skills.

Proficiency in on-line tools and desktop applications such as, MS Word, Excel, and Access, and other required systems, in order to be able to perform the duties.

Must be flexible and adaptable to changes, when needed. Ability to multi-task is a must.

Optional Skills

Knowledge of sponsor culture and procedures.

The ability to assist with process improvement initiatives.

It is desired that the individual possess a minimum of five (5) years of Sponsor or Intelligence Community (IC) experience with Executive Order (EO) 13526 (or EO 12958 as amended); and five (5) years of experience with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) or Privacy Act (PA).