FOIA Analyst

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Denver (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) in Denver, Colorado is looking for a Mid-Level FOIA Specialist to process Freedom of Information Act requests. This role requires three years of experience in FOIA processing, strong understanding of applicable regulations, and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include analyzing requests, drafting correspondence, and coordinating document searches. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Three years of experience processing FOIA requests.
• Demonstrated knowledge of FOIA exemptions, specifically b(4), b(5), and b(6).
• Experience redacting records with trade secrets and confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and analyze FOIA requests.
• Intake requests and prepare FOIA request folders.
• Draft response letters and other FOIA correspondence.

Skills

Processing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests

Knowledge of FOIA rules and regulations

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Associate's Level Degree

Tools

FOIA EXPRESS

SecureRelease

Job description

Job Overview

Employment Type: Full Time, Mid-Level

Department: FOIA Services

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 (or regulated industry representatives), and contractors pertaining to 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 (1) agency component/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

• Three (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
• At least an Associate's Level Degree
• 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 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 Statement

Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.