FOIA Analyst

Cgsfederal; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Contact Government Services, LLC is seeking a mid-level FOIA Analyst to support the Information Technology department. Responsibilities include reviewing FOIA requests, intake and folder preparation, data entry, drafting letters, and negotiation with requesters and staff.

The role requires six years of FOIA processing experience, knowledge of exemptions b(4), b(5), b(6), and the ability to redact sensitive information. Strong English skills and clearance eligibility are essential.

Qualifications

• Six years of experience processing FOIA requests.
• Demonstrated knowledge of FOIA rules and exemptions b(4), b(5), and b(6).
• Experience redacting records containing trade secrets and confidential info.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and analyze FOIA requests (new and backlogged).
• Intake incoming requests and prepare FOIA folders.
• Enter request data in the FOIA tracking database.
• Draft response letters and FOIA correspondence.
• Communicate and negotiate with requesters, FOIA staff, sponsors, and contractors.
• Serve as liaison with requesters and other agencies when needed.
• Coordinate searches for responsive documents and identify duplicates.
• Review program records for responsiveness and release determinations.
• Ensure released materials do not disclose exempt information.

Skills

FOIA experience

FOIA exemptions b4/b5/b6

Redaction of sensitive information

English proficiency

Independent work

Communication skills

Security clearance eligibility

Tools

FOIA EXPRESS

SecureRelease

FOIA tracking database

Job description

Position

FOIA Analyst – Full Time, Mid-Level – Department: Information Technology.

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 regarding records requested and associated information to be released.
• Serve as a liaison with requesters and, on rare occasions, other agencies and appellants regarding records that may involve more than one agency component or office.
• 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 the applicable exemptions.

Qualifications

• Six (6) 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.

Preferred (Optional) Qualifications

• Prior federal government experience is valued.
• Experience with FOIA tools like FOIA EXPRESS.
• Experience using SecureRelease.
• Active security clearance preferred.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
• Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact 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.

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