Job Description
Looking for a FOIA Analyst (Freedom of Information Act.) who has experience processing government information requests and reviewing sensitive/classified records. This person manages FOIA requests from start to finish. They help find the requested government records, review what can and cannot be released, document the case, draft the official response, and make sure everything is completed correctly and on time.
Skills and Requirements
Responsibilities:
-Respond to public and official requests for review and release of classified and/or sensitive customer information under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Privacy Act (PA), Executive Order (EO) 13526 (Classified National Security Information), and appropriate IC policies and procedures.
-Respond to complex cases, such as those including FOIA litigation and FOIA appeals,demonstrating extensive knowledge of the FOIA and PA exemptions and administrative requirements.
-Conduct Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR) and Automatic Declassification Review (ADR) in accordance with EO 13526.
-Coordinate taskings, searches, and document collection activities across
internal IC agency components and external government agencies.
-Validate adequacy of record searches and ensure all relevant facts are accurately captured in case documentation.
-Conduct thorough review of case files to ensure all required actions such as search confirmations, consultations, document reviews, and correspondence, are complete and properly documented.
-Monitor case progress to ensure compliance with all deadlines and coordinate workflow with government leads and other stakeholders.
-Provide high-quality, grammatically error-free work requiring minimal government editing.
-Submit signed final response letters to requesters and close cases within three
business days of government approval.
-Track and update the status of cases in a timely and accurate manner using customer tools as identified by the Government.
-Provide inputs to annual compliance reports as directed by the Government.
-In accordance with applicable law and at Government direction, ensure that the ODNI information which has been cleared for public release is available for
public inspection and/or copying/downloading.
Required Qualifications:
-Requires a TS/SCI with Polygraph level clearance.
· Requires a BS/BA + 5 years of experience required, or 9+ years of experience with no degree
·Demonstrated experience supporting FOIA, PA, MDR, and/or ADR case processing, including coordination, documentation, drafting correspondence, and interacting
with requesters.
· Strong ability to review sensitive government records and ensure compliance with
disclosure, privacy, and classification requirements.
·Excellent written communication skills, with a proven ability to produce
error-free, professionally formatted documents.
·Proficiency with case management tools and document-handling systems;
experience with IC or ODNI systems is a plus.
·Exceptional attention to detail and ability to accurately document case
actions.
-Experience with FOIA case management within the Intelligence Community.
·Familiarity with FOIA records tracking systems.
·Background in legal, paralegal, compliance, or records management disciplines.
· Prior experience drafting official correspondence and coordinating with multiple
government entities.
· Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with
strict deadlines.
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.
