Security and Technical Review/ Declassification Analyst

Firebird AST is seeking an onsite Top Secret/SCI cleared Security and Technical Review/ Declassification Analyst in Lorton, VA to support DTRA. Must have experience classifying and declassifying sensitive CWMD/CBRNE documents and understanding of the derivative classification process.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review technical content in agency documents and data and implements policies, procedures, standards, training, and methods for identifying and protecting agency classified/sensitive information from unauthorized disclosure in accordance with DoD or other relevant security classification guidance.

• Coordinate with offices, both internal and external, to protect the equities of stakeholders whose technical information is involved in the agency’s day-to-day operations.

• Review classification guidance generated for new or ongoing programs to ensure that specific and correct guidance is available to customers.

• Ensure even application of standards by reviewing information and documents scheduled for release outside the agency and to various customers.

• Coordinate with scientific, technical, and other subject-matter specialists to assess the classification level appropriate to information sensitivity

• Consult with appropriate officials to determine whether a proposed classification level is too high or too low.

• Review classification and declassification decisions rendered by DTRA subject matter experts to ensure decisions are in compliance with national security standards.

REQUIRED

• Bachelor's degree in science, engineering or significant experience in a technical field preferably relating to CBRNE or the CWMD mission.
• 3-5 years of experience in an engineering, scientific, technical or analytic position.
• Experience using Security Classification Guides (SCGs) to make technical classification decisions.
• Knowledge of the derivative classification process.
• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance.

PREFERRED

• Knowledge of CUI implementation (e.g. categories, markings, etc.).
• Export Control Experience – knowledge of the CCL and USML and what they are used for.
• Experience working with the derivative classification process.
• Experience with or knowledge of prepublication security reviews.
• Experience or knowledge of patent security reviews.
• Experience with or knowledge of security review relating to solicitation processes (e.g. requirements, BAAs, Source Selection Plans, SBIR/STTR, etc.)
• Knowledge of science and technology (S&T) efforts that contribute to the development of Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) capabilities.
• Working knowledge of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and/or explosive (CBRNE) threats.
• Knowledge of models, simulations and data that could be used in understanding WMD threats and potential effects.
• DOE/DoD Training (DoD’s Nuke Weapons Overview/Orientation Course or NWOC or DOE’s Historical Records Restricted Data Reviewers (HRRDR) Course or DOE’s Overview of Nuclear Weapons Classification (OWC) Course).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ATTRIBUTES

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals, reports, policy, legal documents, etc.
• Ability to prepare reports and presentations to company management and customer(s).
• Demonstrated leadership ability, strategic and innovative thinker, and passion for the mission.
• Ability to identify and solve problems.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in science, engineering or significant experience in a technical field preferably relating to CBRNE or the CWMD mission.

CLEARANCE

• Active DoD Top Secret/SCI.

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, and Law Enforcement. 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.