Declassification Lead

Description

Declassification 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 highly qualified, strong leader that has the ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams to achieve performance targets. Additional responsibilities include:

Responsibilities

• Own a Declassification review process
• Oversee day-to-day operations to ensure efficiency, quality, and timeliness
• Ability to read and comprehend complex documents and technical graphs
• Advanced leadership skills to effectively lead a team of declassification reviewers
• Lead organizational change initiatives and ensure smooth transitions
• Manage the queue and track the backlogs
• Drive accountability through clear goal setting, quality standards, and performance tracking
• Drive strategic planning and decision-making across cross-functional teams
• Evaluate the program's processes and identify areas of efficiency
• Revise and update the program's operating instructions
• Identify bottlenecks within the program's processes and procedures and provide solutions to these bottlenecks
• Assist with effective management and maintenance of program metrics
• Perform daily technical oversight reviews according to most recent guidance, training, and procedures
• Be knowledgeable of all applicable program guides
• Be able to apply all appropriate topics to documents
• Understand and be able to apply all project relevant classification levels
• Provide feedback and engage in discussions on assignments and documents, supporting consistency and knowledge-sharing across the team.
• Demonstrate effective time management skills, meeting deadlines and maintaining steady productivity.
• Work both independently and collaboratively, adapting as needed to team requirements and customer expectations.
• Proactively ask questions to clarify tasks and ensure accuracy, while remaining open to constructive feedback and criticism.
• Provide new ideas and open to "think tank" discussions about how to help the team
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and accountable team culture
• Demonstrates professionalism and integrity by representing B&A respectfully, adhering to company and team guidelines, being open to questions, feedback, and constructive criticism, and adapting flexibly to changing assignments.
• Complete other requirements of contract as deemed necessary by the client

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree and 4 years related experience, such as previous navy nuclear experience or experience serving the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP).
• Business Management experience leading a cross-functional results driven team
• Ability to certify as a Derivative Classifier (DC) in accordance with all processes and requirements

Required Skills

• Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage a team.
• Effective communication skills and social skills.
• Previous supervisory/management experience.
• Works independently and shows initiative and proactivity.
• Background in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) is preferred, with the ability to apply technical knowledge to classification and document analysis tasks.
• Capable of sustained focus on both paper and digital records, including reading physical documents and performing computer-based review work for extended periods
• Demonstrates advanced analytical thinking and exceptional attention to detail, ensuring precision in classification determinations and documentation.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and evaluate complex technical materials such as drawings, manuals, laboratory results, and other scientific/engineering content to support informed classification decisions.
• Proficient in relevant program software and applications, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), SharePoint, BlueBeam, and other tools required to support review and documentation tasks.

Security Clearance

• Has a current DOD Top Secret or a current DOD Secret and the ability to upgrade to a DOD Top Secret.

More About B&A:

Salary Range: $110k-140k

Location:

• Daily access to Naval Nuclear Laboratory Customer site in Schenectady, NY
• Travel potential

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.

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.