Information Review and Release Analyst

About the role

Byte Systems, a subsidiary of VTG, is seeking an Information Review and Release Analyst (full-performance level) in the Herndon, VA area in support of a dynamic Intelligence Community component.

Responsibilities

• Review and thoroughly research requests for the release of information in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Privacy Act (PA), Executive Order Mandatory Declassification Review (EOMDR) programs, and Executive Order (EO) 13526 directive.
• Process requests submitted directly by the general public, Presidential Libraries, internal routing, or received upon referral or coordination from other government agencies.
• Serve as an Analyst and/or Case Manager for the Public Interest Review Team (PIRT), from receipt of the initial request letter, to creating case documentation and researching prior requests.
• Review information and make recommendations, including collaborating across offices and directorates prior to the final consolidation of equity‑holder response and release decisions back to the requester.
• Apply critical‑thinking skills when evaluating each unique case and utilize a broad array of customer systems and tools to accurately execute the review and release process.
• Manage time effectively and collaborate with team members to handle complex requests.
• Consistently deliver high‑quality, accurate work and be willing to perform ad hoc duties as needed.
• Explore creative ideas for process improvement.
• Review and redact certain equities within classified documents, records, and files in accordance with established standard operating procedures, workflows, and policies.
• Submit requests to the scanning team to scan any documents needed for research.
• Submit requests to the search team to conduct the initial search for data relevant to the case.
• Collaborate with supervisory client points of contact to recommend and implement changes that improve processes, workflows, and standard operating procedures.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience reviewing and redacting classified information for the Sponsor or Intelligence Community (IC).
• One or more years of experience in a position requiring analytic skills (e.g., intelligence analysts, foreign disclosure officers, CD/CI/CT analysts) and demonstrated familiarity with FOIA, PA, EOMDR programs, and EO 13526 directive.

Skills

• Driven self‑starter who collaborates with client staff and can recommend and adapt to new processes.
• Team player willing to collaborate and develop robust relationships with clients, colleagues, and technical teams.
• Skilled in time management with the ability to prioritize competing tasks and multitask to meet tight deadlines.
• Goal‑oriented individual able to apply critical thinking and provide out‑of‑the‑box solutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers and various management levels, delivering a proactive experience and approach to high‑quality services for all stakeholders.

Schedule

Works an eight‑hour shift between 6:00 AM‑6:00 PM, Monday‑Friday. Infrequently provides surge support outside of normal office hours for short‑fused emergent requests.