FOIA Analyst

Summary

Job OverviewEmployment Type: Full Time, Mid-LevelDepartment: FOIA ServicesResponsibilitiesReceive, 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 informationAt least an Associate's Level DegreeAbility to read, write, speak, and understand EnglishAbility to work independentlyExcellent oral and written communication skillsAbility to obtain a government security clearancePreferred QualificationsPrior federal government experience is valuedExperience with FOIA tools like FOIA EXPRESSExperience using SecureReleaseActive security clearance preferredBenefitsHealth, Dental, and VisionLife Insurance401(k)Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal HolidaysEqual Opportunity Employer StatementContact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Job OverviewEmployment Type: Full Time, Mid-LevelDepartment: FOIA ServicesResponsibilitiesReceive, 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 informationAt least an Associate's Level DegreeAbility to read, write, speak, and understand EnglishAbility to work independentlyExcellent oral and written communication skillsAbility to obtain a government security clearancePreferred QualificationsPrior federal government experience is valuedExperience with FOIA tools like FOIA EXPRESSExperience using SecureReleaseActive security clearance preferredBenefitsHealth, Dental, and VisionLife Insurance401(k)Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal HolidaysEqual Opportunity Employer StatementContact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.#J-18808-Ljbffr