Summary
This position is the OSW Declassification Specialist and advisor to the Chief of the Integrated Security Operations Division (ISOD) at WHS. You will govern declassification for the Office of the Secretary of War, Defense Agencies, and NATO oversight. Duties include conducting automatic, mandatory, and Foreign Relation of the United States Historians FRUS reviews of DoW-originated materials at the National Archives, Washington Records Center, Library of Congress, and Presidential Libraries.
Duties
The incumbent is responsible for day to day management of the OSW automatic/systematic, OSW/JS mandatory declassification, DoW FRUS, and DoW NATO Declassification programs, as directed by Branch Chief Declassification. This includes oversight regarding the existing regulatory compliance for the SESD Declassification Programs, program management and allocation of resources to execute the mission of the Declassification Programs, Declassification policy formulation and promulgation, coordinating with other federal agencies, researching, validating contractor recommendations, training contract staff, supporting the State Department Foreign Relation of the United States Historians, and providing declassification support to Former Presidential Appointees. Incumbent makes complex and independent decisions regarding the continued classification or declassification of permanently historical or publicly requested documents. These topics include intelligence operations, sensitive nuclear weapons information, war plans, and foreign government information. Conducts complex, line-by-line analytical reviews of high-level OSW and DoW information to determine declassification, downgrading, or exemption status; validates declassification decisions of contract staff in strict compliance with Executive Order 13526 and federal security guidelines. Represents OSW as the primary declassification liaison to the National Declassification Center (NDC) and the Interagency Referral Center (IRC); coordinates declassification missions and resolves equity referrals across Executive Branch agency files. Executes Foreign Relations of the United States (FRUS) historical reviews for 25-year-old DoW records on behalf of the Department of State Office of the Historian, satisfying statutory mandates under 22 U.S.C. § 4351. Directs automatic declassification and Kyle-Lott (weapons of mass destruction) reviews for permanent classified accessions, advisory committees, and commissions prior to official transfer and retirement to the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). Manages official requests for access and record accountability for academic historians, government researchers, and former presidential appointees; facilitates secure file access protocols in accordance with federal law and Administrative Instruction 50 (AI 50).
Education
Education cannot be substituted for experience.
How you will be evaluated
In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position may requires an online USA Hire Competency Based Assessment. The USA Hire online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Your eligibility and qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment(s) required for this position (if applicable). If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Accountability Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. DOD PPP candidates using Application-Based Procedures: Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: Military Spouse Preference applicants, must be selected and placed at the highest grade level for which they have applied and been determined best qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD-3145-4) dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Spouse Preference. Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD-3145-3) to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician preference. Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians Receiving Disability Retirement PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians receiving disability retirement PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD-3145-2) to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability preference. Retained Grade PPP Eligible: Retained Grade PPP applicants, must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD-3145-1) to verify your eligibility for Retained Grade preference.