FOIA Analyst

Summary

Employment Type: Full Time, Mid-LevelDepartment: Information TechnologyCGS is seeking a 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.ResponsibilitiesReceive, 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 exemptionsQualificationsSix (6) 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 clearancePreferred QualificationsPrior federal government experience is valuedExperience with FOIA tools like FOIA EXPRESSExperience using SecureReleaseActive security clearance preferredBenefitsHealth, 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Mid-LevelDepartment: Information TechnologyCGS is seeking a 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.ResponsibilitiesReceive, 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 exemptionsQualificationsSix (6) 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 clearancePreferred QualificationsPrior federal government experience is valuedExperience with FOIA tools like FOIA EXPRESSExperience using SecureReleaseActive security clearance preferredBenefitsHealth, 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr