Information Review and Release Analyst

About the role

Nightwing provides technically advanced full‑spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets. Nightwing is seeking a full‑time Information Review and Release Analyst in the Herndon, VA area to support a dynamic Intelligence Community customer in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the declassification process of documents related to litigation cases (civil or criminal), ensuring strict confidentiality and compliance with Executive Order 13526, FOIA, and the Privacy Act.
• Record the chronological order of events from the beginning to the end of the declassification process with accuracy.
• Organize documents in preparation for legal counsel review and correctly assign items to the proper equity holder.
• Act as a liaison for Other Government Agencies (OGA) involved in the process.
• Conduct desktop research to determine the relevance of new searches or whether requested records have been previously declassified or released.
• Provide rationale for redaction actions on electronic documents using sponsor‑provided codes and recommend release decisions for sponsor approval.
• Record decisions in the sponsor’s automated systems.
• Determine if a record contains OGA equities, requires external referral, or non‑routine handling, and manage the referral process.
• Research previous declassification/release decisions to ensure accuracy and consistency, and provide feedback to the sponsor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 13 + years of relevant experience, or high school diploma with at least 16 + years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Privacy Act (PA), Executive Order Mandatory Declassification Review (EOMDR) programs, and Executive Order 13526.
• Strong knowledge of the intelligence community and related analytical practices.
• Organizational and time‑management abilities.
• Proficiency with online tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and other required systems.
• Ability to multitask, adapt, and remain flexible in a fast‑paced environment.
• Security clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of legal terminology related to police enforcement, security, or court systems.

Pay

Salary range: $99,000 – $206,000, commensurate with qualifications, experience, and expertise.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
• Additional insurance options.

Schedule

40‑hour work week, Monday‑Friday, 6 am – 6 pm.