Declassification/Classification Analyst with Security ...

Overview Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is a well-established and progressive defense contracting company in the DC Metro area. We are a professional services firm established in 1972 that has a long-standing reputation for unrivaled technical and analytical support to some of the top decision makers in the Federal Sector. We do state of the art work and have a cadre of outstanding professionals on our team. SPA assists the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) in developing leading edge technologies to counter WMD in support of CCMDs and transitioning these technologies to services and SOCOM. SPA provides expertise across the full range of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high-yield explosives (CBRNE) WMD, Counter Improvised Threat(CIT) and Countering Threat Network (CTN) technologies to support understanding, detection, identification, characterization, denial, control, disabling, defeating, disposing, safeguarding the force, managing consequences, and test and evaluation in support of military and civilian operations. C J IN123 Responsibilities Provides subject matter expertise in safeguarding high-value information. Implements policies, procedures, standards, training, and methods for identifying and protecting agency classified/sensitive information from unauthorized disclosure. Coordinates with offices, both internal and external, to protect the equities of stakeholders whose information is involved in the agency''s day-to-day operations. Reviews classification guidance generated for new or ongoing programs to ensure that specific and correct guidance is available to customers. Ensures even application of standards by reviewing information and documents scheduled for release outside the agency and to various customers. Coordinates with scientific, technical, and other subject-matter specialists to assess the classification level appropriate to information sensitivity. Consults with appropriate officials to determine whether a proposed classification level is too high or too low. Reviews classification and declassification decisions rendered by DTRA subject matter experts to ensure decisions are in compliance with national security standards. Qualifications Required: * Bachelor''s degree in Science, Engineering or significant experience in a technical field. * 3-5 years of experience in an engineering, scientific, technical or analytic position. * Current DoD Secret security clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret with SCI eligibility and maintain during time of employment. Desired: * Knowledge of science and technology (S&T) efforts that contribute to the development of Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) capabilities. * Working knowledge of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and/or explosive (CBRNE) threats. * Knowledge of models, simulations and data that could be used in understanding WMD threats and potential effects. * TS/SCI highly desired.

Created: 2025-11-15