Records Specialist (DISA)

Position Summary

The Records Specialist supports DISA's records management and automatic declassification mission. Depending on assignment, this individual serves either as a Records Specialist at DISA Fort Meade or as a Declassification Reviewer at the NARA Interagency Referral Center.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform document scanning, indexing, metadata tagging, labeling, and disposition support for both physical and electronic records.
• Contribute to meeting the minimum production standard of 20,000 records reviewed annually at 95% accuracy while maintaining zero security infractions.
• Update the Document Declassification Support System (DDSS) and support development of the DISA Declassification Guide.
• Identify, locate, retrieve, and properly label records following review to ensure accurate handling and disposition.
• Prepare status updates and page-count/referral reports as required by the Government.

Required Qualifications

• Clearance and Citizenship: Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, supported by a favorably adjudicated Tier 5 investigation; U.S. citizenship required.
• Experience: At least 3 years' experience in document management, records processing, scanning/indexing, or classified records handling.
• Technical Knowledge: Working knowledge of records handling and quality control processes.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; for declassification-assigned positions, ability to perform duties in cold-temperature archival storage environments.
• Attributes: Strong attention to detail and accuracy in high-volume records processing.

Preferred Qualifications

• HRRDR (Historical Records Restricted Data Reviewers) certification - required for declassification-assigned positions.
• Experience with EO 13526 declassification, RD/FRD referrals, or the NARA Interagency Referral Center (IRC).
• Familiarity with the Document Declassification Support System (DDSS), NARA ERA/ARCIS, and SharePoint Online.
• Prior experience supporting DISA, NARA, or another federal records program.