Information Review and Release Analyst

VTG is looking for Information Review and Release Analysts in Herndon or Tysons Corner, VA. This is work within the multi-level Information Review and Release Analyst professional occupational specialty. Positions work independently with broad lateral guidance from senior managers in the area of assignment.

Positions are responsible for directing contract teams, responsible for intelligence information review programs to analyze national security equities and render decisions relative to the continuing protection or release of classified or other sensitive information. Positions are expected to advise senior government officials on significant declassification and information protection issues that may affect policy and programs; develop information review and release (IRR) policies that protect sources, methods, and mission capabilities; develop efficient and cost effective processes to implement or improve information release policies and procedures; develop effective resource management plans to accomplish mission goals or business objectives; develop long-range strategic plans to meet mission-critical priorities and accomplish work goals; and perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

TS/SCI with Poly

BS Degree

• Full Performance Level 1+ year experience; Senior Level 6+ years; Expert 11+ years; SME 16+ years.

• Considerable ability to work effectively as a team leader or team member; understands the differences in roles to build team cohesiveness, reaches consensus and achieves team goals; shares information, knowledge, and information with the team.
• Excellent customer service skills, demonstrated by anticipating and responding to customers' needs in a manner that provides added value and generates customer satisfaction, even in situations in which the outcome is not what the customer desired.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrated by developing relationships and networks with directorate/office managers and employees.
• Excellent problem solving skills, demonstrated by: identifying the nature of the problem and its impact on the organization; conducting research and analysis to ensure understanding of the problem and desired outcomes prior to proposing solutions; identifying a range of options and providing impacts of each option; and, suggesting a preferred course of action.
• Leadership and supervisory skills, gained through previous assignments in formal and informal leadership roles.
• Superior ability to manage competing priorities and work requirements by continuously evaluating the needs of the organization's mission against ongoing work; planning/scheduling own and unit's work so that work is completed on time
• Superior communication skills (oral and written), demonstrated by expressing ideas, explanations, and concepts in a manner appropriate for the audience (one-on-one, small groups, hearing and court proceedings, etc.) using a variety of formats (e-mail, counseling, briefing, written reports, etc.).
• Thorough knowledge of a wide range of analytic methodologies and the ability to apply this knowledge to evaluate Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act; EO 12958; and policy and procedures in matters of declassification.
• Thorough knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act, Privacy Act, Executive Order 12958, and policies and procedures governing the information review and release program, and implementing directives related to classification, control markings, and declassification.
• Thorough knowledge of the organization structure and history, including mission and business functions.
• Thorough negotiation, influencing, and conflict management skills demonstrated by addressing difficult issues at senior and inter- levels.
• Thorough project leadership skills, demonstrated by planning and implementing information review and release plans and actions to address identified needs.