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Top-Secret NARA Support Analyst At B&A, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value – not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We’d love for you to join our team! Job Summary: B&A is looking for a Top-Secret NARA Support Analyst to join a contract with a federal government client in support of an important mission. We are seeking a NARA Support Analyst to join our team in Suitland, Maryland supporting the Joint Staff Declassification Branch (JSDB) within the Information Management Division (IMD). In this role, you will conduct declassification reviews of DoD records and provide focused records management support for record collections under the purview of the IMD, ensuring the accurate preparation, indexing, and accessioning of records to the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) in accordance with Executive Order 13526 and applicable Joint Staff and NARA requirements. Qualified applicants may be subject to a security investigation and must meet minimum qualifications for access to classified information. Responsibilities: • Conduct declassification reviews of DoD records at the document level in accordance with Executive Order 13526, applicable classification guides, and Joint Staff and external agency guidance. • Provide focused records management support for record collections under the purview of the Information Management Division, in accordance with IMD Records and Research Branch procedures and policies. • Verify accurate and comprehensive application of the SF 715 and Joint Staff box summary sheets. • Generate accurate indexes at the document level for submittal to NARA and process E-Discovery searches in support of ongoing legal proceedings. • Prepare boxes for transportation and accessioning to NARA, and provide additional records processing and quality assurance services in support of IMD modernization goals and NARA records management requirements. • Maintain an active account with the Interagency Referral Center Notifications (IRCN) system and ensure timely acknowledgment of system-generated referral notifications. • Archive completed declassification actions into the Joint Staff electronic archiving repository within established timelines, maintaining a minimum 99% acceptable quality level. Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in the Social Sciences is required. Candidates with a degree in other disciplines, or without a bachelor’s degree but having considerable professional/military experience, may be accepted based on documented declassification work experience subject to Joint Staff concurrence. In addition, candidates must possess 7 years of experience conducting declassification reviews of DoD records. Required Skills: • Expert understanding of Executive Order 13526 and declassification criteria. • Expert understanding of Interagency Referral Center processes and procedures. • Knowledge of Joint Staff structure, missions, history, and equities. • Must have completed the Department of Energy’s Historical Records and Restricted Data Reviewer course. Security Clearance Must possess a final and fully adjudicated Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. More About B&A: Notable Clients B&A has grown to be a company that is trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more. Benefits and Programs B&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full-time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU). B&A’s 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution. B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include: • The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more • A formal mentorship program • Job shadowing and cross training opportunities • Brand Ambassador program • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more • Monthly teambuilding events • B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more At B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award. EEO B&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&A’s offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work-related activities. EEO is the Law B&A participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.