Senior FOIA Analyst
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The Senior FOIA Analyst will support a large federal agency's legal mission by processing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, drafting correspondence, and negotiating with requesters. This role involves demonstrating expertise in FOIA rules and regulations.
Responsibilities
- Receive, review, and analyze new and backlogged Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests
- Intake incoming requests and prepare FOIA request folders
- Enter request data in the FOIA tracking database
- Draft response letters and other FOIA correspondence
- Communicate and initiate negotiations with requesters, FOIA staff, sponsors, and contractors pertaining to records requested
- Serve as a liaison with requesters, and other agencies and appellants, regarding records that may involve multiple agency components
- Coordinate searches for responsive documents and identify duplicate records
- Review program records for responsiveness and offer release determinations
- Ensure released materials do not contain information exempted under applicable exemptions
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience processing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests
- Demonstrated 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 information
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
- Ability to work independently
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to obtain a government security clearance
Qualifications
- Three (3) years of experience processing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests
Nice to Have
- Prior federal government experience
- Experience with FOIA tools like FOIA EXPRESS
- Experience using SecureRelease
- Active security clearance preferred
Skills
* Required skills
Benefits
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