Senior FOIA Analyst

Summary

Employment Type: Full Time, Mid-LevelDepartment: Information TechnologyCGS is seeking a Senior FOIA Analyst to join our team supporting the legal mission of a large federal agency. This position will allow candidates to demonstrate expertise in processing FOIA requests, creating FOIA correspondence, and communicating negotiations, among additional relevant tasks.CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government's most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities.Skills and attributes for successReceive, review, and analyze new and backlogged Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requestsIntake incoming requests and prepare FOIA request foldersEnter request data in the FOIA tracking databaseDraft response letters and other FOIA correspondenceCommunicate and initiate negotiations with requesters, FOIA staff, sponsors (or regulated industry representatives), and contractors pertaining to records requested and associated information to be releasedServe as a liaison with requesters, and on rare occasions, other agencies and appellants, regarding records that may involve more than one (1) agency component/officeCoordinate searches for responsive documents and identify duplicate recordsReview program records for responsiveness and offer release determinationsEnsure released materials do not contain information exempted under the applicable exemptionsQualificationsThree (3) years of experience processing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requestsDemonstrated experience and knowledge of FOIA rules and regulations; specifically applying exemptions b(4), b(5), and b(6)Experience redacting records with trade secrets and confidential commercial informationAbility to read, write, speak, and understand EnglishAbility to work independentlyExcellent oral and written communication skillsAbility to obtain a government security clearanceIdeally, you will also havePrior federal government experience is valuedExperience with FOIA tools like FOIA EXPRESSExperience using SecureReleaseActive security clearance preferredOur CommitmentContact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our client's specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems.For the past seven years, we've been growing our government contracting portfolio, and along the way, we've created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work.Here at CGS we value honesty through hard work and self-awareness, professionalism in all we do, and to deliver the best quality to our consumers mending those relations for years to come.BenefitsHealth, Dental, and VisionLife Insurance401kFlexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal HolidaysContact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.Join our team and become part of government innovation!Explore additional job opportunities with CGS on our Job Board: more information about CGS please visit: or contact: Email: info@cgsfederal.comWe may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Mid-LevelDepartment: Information TechnologyCGS is seeking a Senior FOIA Analyst to join our team supporting the legal mission of a large federal agency. This position will allow candidates to demonstrate expertise in processing FOIA requests, creating FOIA correspondence, and communicating negotiations, among additional relevant tasks.CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government's most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities.Skills and attributes for successReceive, review, and analyze new and backlogged Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requestsIntake incoming requests and prepare FOIA request foldersEnter request data in the FOIA tracking databaseDraft response letters and other FOIA correspondenceCommunicate and initiate negotiations with requesters, FOIA staff, sponsors (or regulated industry representatives), and contractors pertaining to records requested and associated information to be releasedServe as a liaison with requesters, and on rare occasions, other agencies and appellants, regarding records that may involve more than one (1) agency component/officeCoordinate searches for responsive documents and identify duplicate recordsReview program records for responsiveness and offer release determinationsEnsure released materials do not contain information exempted under the applicable exemptionsQualificationsThree (3) years of experience processing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requestsDemonstrated experience and knowledge of FOIA rules and regulations; specifically applying exemptions b(4), b(5), and b(6)Experience redacting records with trade secrets and confidential commercial informationAbility to read, write, speak, and understand EnglishAbility to work independentlyExcellent oral and written communication skillsAbility to obtain a government security clearanceIdeally, you will also havePrior federal government experience is valuedExperience with FOIA tools like FOIA EXPRESSExperience using SecureReleaseActive security clearance preferredOur CommitmentContact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our client's specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems.For the past seven years, we've been growing our government contracting portfolio, and along the way, we've created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work.Here at CGS we value honesty through hard work and self-awareness, professionalism in all we do, and to deliver the best quality to our consumers mending those relations for years to come.BenefitsHealth, Dental, and VisionLife Insurance401kFlexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal HolidaysContact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.Join our team and become part of government innovation!Explore additional job opportunities with CGS on our Job Board: more information about CGS please visit: or contact: Email: info@cgsfederal.comWe may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.#J-18808-Ljbffr