FOIA Analyst

Peraton; Maryland; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton in Bethesda, MD seeks a FOIA Analyst to support our IC customer onsite. You will respond to requests under FOIA, PA, EO 13526 and IC policies, coordinate with internal components and external agencies, and ensure timely case completion.

The role emphasizes meticulous document review, drafting correspondence, and maintaining compliant records. Candidates must hold TS/SCI with Polygraph, and have 5 years of relevant experience with a degree or 9+ years without a degree; prior IC/ODNI

Qualifications

• Requires TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
• BS/BA + 5 years experience or 9+ years with no degree.
• Experience supporting FOIA, PA, MDR/ADR processing and coordination.
• Strong ability to review sensitive records and ensure classification compliance.
• Excellent written communication and document formatting.
• Proficiency with case management tools; IC/ODNI systems a plus.

Responsibilities

• Respond to public and official FOIA/PA/EO 13526 requests with appropriate exemptions and procedures.
• Handle complex cases including FOIA litigation and appeals, coordinating with multiple entities.
• Conduct Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR) and Automatic Declassification Review (ADR).
• Coordinate taskings, searches, and document collection across IC components and external agencies.
• Validate record search adequacy and document actions in case files.
• Monitor case progress to meet deadlines and ensure high-quality, error-free output.
• Submit final response letters and close cases within three business days of government approval.
• Track and update case status using Government-provided tools.

Skills

FOIA/PA compliance

Strong written communication

Case management experience

Coordinate with government entities

Attention to detail

Review sensitive records

Education

BS/BA in related field

Tools

Case management tools

IC/ODNI systems

Job description

Required Qualifications

• Requires a TS/SCI with Polygraph level clearance.
• Requires a BS/BA + 5 years of experience required, or 9+ years of experience with no 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, with a proven ability to produce error-free, professionally formatted documents.
• Proficiency with case management tools and document-handling systems; experience with IC or ODNI systems is a plus.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to accurately document case actions.

Preferred

• Experience with FOIA case management within the Intelligence Community.
• Familiarity with FOIA records tracking 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.

Peraton is seeking a FOIA Analyst to support our IC customer onsite in Bethesda, MD who will:

• Respond to public and official requests for review and release of classified and/or sensitive customer information under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Privacy Act (PA), Executive Order (EO) 13526 (Classified National Security Information), and appropriate IC policies and procedures.
• Respond to complex cases, such as those including FOIA litigation and FOIA appeals, demonstrating extensive knowledge of the FOIA and PA exemptions and administrative requirements.
• Conduct Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR) and Automatic Declassification Review (ADR) in accordance with EO 13526.
• Coordinate taskings, searches, and document collection activities across internal IC agency components and external government agencies.
• Validate adequacy of record searches and ensure all relevant facts are accurately captured in case documentation.
• Conduct thorough review of case files to ensure all required actions such as search confirmations, consultations, document reviews, and correspondence, are complete and properly documented.
• Monitor case progress to ensure compliance with all deadlines and coordinate workflow with government leads and other stakeholders.
• Provide high-quality, grammatically error-free work requiring minimal government editing.
• Submit signed final response letters to requesters and close cases within three business days of government approval.
• Track and update the status of cases in a timely and accurate manner using customer tools as identified by the Government.

• Provide inputs to annual compliance reports as directed by the Government.
• In accordance with applicable law and at Government direction, ensure that the ODNI information which has been cleared for public release is available for public inspection and/or copying/downloading.