FOIA Analyst III

General Description of FOIA Analyst III Role:

• Support preparing responses to requests for records and information under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) / Privacy Act (PA) as mandated by federal statutes and departmental/ agency directives.

• Must pass a Background Investigation for a Secret But Unclassified (SBU) security clearance.
• Position is located on-site in Arlington, VA.
• Position is contingent on contract award.

Job Duties

• Review incoming FOIA/PA requests to ensure all requisite forms are completed by requesters.
• Search, identify, collect, and organize records, which include SBU information under the Agency’s control, or generated or maintained, by the respective program offices.

• Scan FOIA support documents related to cases assigned into the FOIAXpress database.
• Initiate required checks in legal databases and the FOIAXpress tracking system.
• Conduct analyses of the information within the scope of the request and evaluate the data for public disclosure.
• Provide FOIA/PA review and process pending, complex FOIA cases.
• Redact documents in accordance with agency/entity FOIA protocols, which include annotating applicable FOIA exemptions.
• Maintain complete and detailed case notes on all assigned cases.
• Process FOIA/PA referral/consultation documents and letters received from other government agencies.
• Process submitter notices associated with specific FOIA cases and provide initial analysis of submitter objections.
• Prepare documentation for, and draft responses to, FOIA/PA requests, coordinating proposed disclosures of information for several entities within the agency.
• Support agency litigation efforts.
• Responsible for properly protecting all Agency information within his/her control.

Knowledge, Skill, Experience, and Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• A minimum of FIVE years of FOIA Analyst experience. Experience providing FOIA/PA review and process pending, complex FOIA cases is preferred.
• Proficiency with FOIAXpress
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Thorough knowledge of legal research tools to include experience performing legal research using various databases as well as utilizing legal analysis to recommend course of action.
• Experience with a variety of computer applications, including Microsoft Office, databases, and telecommunications to support research and correspondence preparation.
• Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under pressure, to include meeting deadlines and maintaining a high-level of productivity without sacrificing accuracy.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to pass a Background Investigation for a SBU security clearance.
• This position is contingent on contract award.

Location – National Capitol Region – Arlington, VA

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $72,925.00 - $153,539.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Federal regulations require candidates to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• FOIA Analyst: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Security Clearance (Preferred)

Work Location: One location