FOIA Analyst

iQuasar, LLC; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Parental leave

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Job summary

iQuasar, LLC in College Park, MD seeks an experienced FOIA Analyst to support the agency’s FOIA program. You will handle requests, apply exemptions, draft determinations, and maintain case files to ensure compliance.

The role demands deep knowledge of FOIA and DoD regulations, strong written communication, and the ability to process about 40 requests per month while meeting statutory timelines.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of FOIA (5 U.S.C. § 552) and DoD Manual 5400.07.
• Experience identifying FOIA exemptions and applying redactions.
• Experience conducting thorough record searches across enterprise electronic systems.
• Strong written communication for formal response letters and fee communications.

Responsibilities

• Support the FOIA program ensuring compliance with applicable laws and policies.
• Process ~40 FOIA requests per month from receipt to final disposition.
• Conduct searches for responsive records across offices and electronic systems.
• Analyze records for exemptions and apply redactions as needed.
• Draft response letters including release determinations and fee communications.
• Maintain FOIA case files and tracking logs for reporting and compliance.
• Prepare and deliver a Monthly FOIA Status Report detailing metrics.

Skills

FOIA knowledge

Redactions

Record searches

Written communication

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Parental leave
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Position: FOIA Analyst

Location: College Park, MD

Job Description

• Provide comprehensive support for the CLIENT Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Program, ensuring all activities comply with 5 U.S.C. § 552, DoD Manual 5400.07, and other relevant federal regulations and agency policies.
• Manage and process approximately 40 FOIA requests per month from initial receipt to final disposition, including logging, tracking, and acknowledging requests within statutory timelines.
• Conduct thorough and well‑documented searches for records responsive to FOIA requests across various agency offices and electronic systems.
• Analyze and conduct first‑level reviews of responsive records to identify information exempt from release under FOIA exemptions, and apply redactions to records as appropriate.
• Draft response letters for Government review and final signature, including final release determinations, "no records" responses, and fee‑related communications.
• Maintain the official FOIA case file and a detailed tracking log or database for all requests, documenting key actions and timelines for reporting and compliance purposes.
• Prepare and deliver a Monthly FOIA Status Report detailing request volume, processing times, backlog status, and other key metrics.

Qualifications

• Deep operational knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. § 552) and DoD Manual 5400.07.
• Proven experience identifying FOIA exemptions and applying proper document redactions securely.
• Experience conducting thorough record searches across enterprise electronic systems and offices.
• Strong written communication skills required for drafting formal response letters (e.g., release determinations, fee communications).
• Must hold an active Secret clearance and be a U.S. Citizen.