FOIA Analyst

Dezign Concepts; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Dezign Concepts is seeking an experienced FOIA/Privacy Act Analyst to respond to requests for the review and release of classified and sensitive information. The role focuses on processing complex disclosure cases under FOIA, PA, EO 13526, and IC policies, with cross-agency coordination and strict documentation standards.

The ideal candidate will hold an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, have 5+ years of relevant experience (or 9+ years without a degree), and demonstrate exceptional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to FOIA/records management or permission to work with sensitive information.
• Minimum five years of relevant experience with FOIA/Privacy Act processing or nine years without a degree.
• Experience coordinating with government agencies and documenting case actions.
• Strong written communication and attention to detail in high-stakes reviews.

Responsibilities

• Respond to public and official requests for review and release of sensitive information under FOIA and Privacy Act.
• Process complex cases including FOIA litigation and appeals, using exemptions and admin requirements.
• Conduct mandatory and automatic declassification reviews per EO 13526.
• Coordinate across internal government components and external agencies.
• Ensure records searches and case actions are thoroughly documented and tracked.
• Prepare final response letters and close cases within set timelines.

Skills

FOIA processing

Privacy Act

MDR

ADR

Case management

Document handling

Interagency coordination

Attention to detail

Written communication

Government policy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Support the responsible review, protection, and release of sensitive government information.

Location: Bethesda, MD. Salary: Job Code: 08212026-5018-01. Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Make an Impact

Dezign Concepts is seeking an experienced FOIA/Privacy Act Analyst to respond to public and official requests for the review and release of classified and sensitive customer information. The successful candidate will process complex disclosure cases in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Privacy Act (PA), Executive Order 13526, and applicable Intelligence Community policies and procedures.

What You Will Do

• Respond to public and official requests for the review and release of classified and sensitive customer information under FOIA, PA, Executive Order 13526, and applicable IC policies and procedures
• Process complex cases, including FOIA litigation and appeals, using extensive knowledge of FOIA and PA exemptions and administrative requirements
• Conduct Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR) and Automatic Declassification Review (ADR) in accordance with Executive Order 13526
• Coordinate taskings, searches, document collection, and consultations across internal IC components and external government agencies
• Validate the adequacy of record searches and ensure relevant facts and case actions are accurately documented
• Review case files to confirm that search responses, consultations, document reviews, correspondence, and other required actions are complete and properly documented
• Monitor case progress, meet established deadlines, and coordinate workflow with government leads and other stakeholders
• Prepare high-quality, grammatically correct work products requiring minimal government editing
• Submit signed final response letters to requesters and close cases within three business days of government approval
• Track and update case status accurately and promptly using government-designated customer tools
• Provide input to annual compliance reports as directed by the Government
• At government direction and in accordance with applicable law, help ensure ODNI information cleared for public release is available for public inspection, copying, or downloading

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
• Bachelor's degree and at least five years of relevant experience, or at least nine years of relevant experience without a 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 and demonstrated ability to produce error-free, professionally formatted documents
• Proficiency with case-management tools and document-handling systems
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to accurately document case actions

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with FOIA case management within the Intelligence Community
• Familiarity with FOIA records-tracking systems and experience with IC or ODNI case-management 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

Support Transparency. Protect the Mission.

Join Dezign Concepts and help deliver accurate, timely, and compliant information-review services to the Intelligence Community.

Dezign Concepts provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.