Records Management/Security Analyst at ANSER in Suffolk, Virginia

Job Description:

OVERVIEW:
ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.

SPECIFIC JOB DESCRIPTION:
ANSER is seeking an early to mid-career Records Management/Security Analyst to assist the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear Matters (OUSD/NM) with records management, analyzing, researching, reviewing, and staffing security classification and Security reviews,such as Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR), and pre-publication actions.

Specifically, the analyst will:

• Establish best practices and SOPs and ensure the office is in compliance with Records and Information management IAW with Office of the Secretary of Defense and National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) policies and guidelines
• Assist with administrative functions of passing and receiving security clearances
• In coordination with the lead Classification Analyst, assist with initial technical reviews of Freedom of Information Act requests, Mandatory Declassification Reviews, and pre-publication security reviews
• Assist in reviewing classification and declassification requests. This may involve conducting research, participating in joint Department of Energy (DOE)/Department of Defense (DoD) classification working groups, coordinating with other departments and agencies, and providing detailed classification or declassification recommendations to government officials.
• Complete administrative paperwork for all reviewed files and provide final products to designated government reviewers for adjudication
• Perform other duties relevant to the position as required by the contract and Performance Work Statement

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree or at least 5 years specialized work experience performing similar analytic work
• Must possess a Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• Familiarity with organizing and maintain physical and digital records at multiple levels of classification
• Pass Historical Records Restricted Data Reviewers (HRRDR) certification within 6 months of employment
• 5-years' experience supporting U.S. federal government security reviews, classification/declassification requests, and or performing technical reviews of Freedom of Information Act requests
• Understanding of Continuity of Operations (COOP) plans
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills; ability to work in a team environment; able to work in environment with minimal supervision
• Skilled at research, analysis, and writing; experience authoring reports, assessments, responses to requests for information, talking points, briefings, and other products
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

HIGHLY DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated experience working in an Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD)/Joint Staff/Interagency environment
• Familiarity with DoD COOP processes and requirements
• Complete DOE's Overview of Nuclear Weapons Classification Course
• Knowledge of nuclear weapons systems and operations and DOE/NNSA classification guides

DISCLAIMER:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail Recruiting@anser.org.

ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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