Nightwing seeks a full-time Information Review and Release Analyst for our litigation team. This opportunity provides a flexible work schedule in the Herndon, VA area, in support of a dynamic fast paced business office. This position requires for the individual to oversee the declassification of documents related to litigation cases (i.e. civil or criminal cases). The successful applicant must be detail oriented with the ability to record the chronological order of events from beginning to end. These cases are sensitive in nature and must be handle with strict confidentiality.  

This position requires the analyst to organize documents in preparation for legal counsel to review and the documents must be properly recorded with accuracy. This person will act as a liaison for Other Government Agencies (OGA’s) involved in the process and conduct desktop research and analyze results to determine the relevance of a new search or determine if the requested records have been previously declassified and/or released.  

The individual will provide the rationale for redaction actions on the electronic version of the documents using codes provided in the Customer's declassification guide, provide recommendations regarding the release of the documents for Customer's approval, and record decisions in the Customer's systems. This person will determine if a record contains OGA equities and requires external referral or if the record requires non-routine handling and they will manage the referral process. They will be responsible for organizing documents in preparation for declassification review and correctly assign these items to the proper equity holder. They will research previous declassification/release decisions as necessary to ensure accuracy and consistency and provide feedback to the Customer. 
 
The candidate must be able to successfully apply critical-thinking skills when evaluating each unique case, and when utilize a broad array of customer systems and tools in order to accurately inform 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. 
 
Typical Duties include but are not limited to: 
• Reviews & redacts certain equities within classified documents, records and files in accordance with established standard operating procedures, workflows and policies. 
• Submits requests to the scanning team to scan any documents needed for research 
• Submits requests to the search team to conduct the initial of search for data relevant to the case 
• Assists with the training of newly hired search team members, as requested 
• Collaborates with supervisory client POCs to recommend and implement changes that improves processes, workflows and standard operating procedures 
• Works an eight-hour shift between 6:00AM -6:00PM, Monday-Friday. 
   o Infrequently provides surge support outside of normal office hours for short-fused emergent requests 

Mandatory Skills/Experience 

Requires Significant experience (16+ years) with our client and an advanced understanding of Agency equities. 

Significant experience working with OGAs and is capable of high-level communication with the Office of General Counsel (OGC). 

Strong analytical (reviewer), problem solving, and critical thinking skills. 

Must have excellent communications and interpersonal skills as well as experience working in a collaborative team environment. 

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

Strong knowledge of the intelligence community with an analytical skills background 

Knowledge of legal terminology - such as used in the role of paralegal, police enforcement, security or court systems 

Strong work ethic 

Organizational and time management skills. 

Strong proficiency in on-line tools such as Word, Excel, and Access, and other required systems to be able to perform the duties. 

Strong multitasking ability, adaptable, and flexible skills.