FOIA Analyst

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Reston (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Job summary

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) is looking for a Full Time Mid-Level professional to handle Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests in Reston, Virginia. Responsibilities include reviewing requests, drafting correspondence, and ensuring compliance with FOIA regulations. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years in FOIA processing, excellent communication abilities, and at least an associate's degree. Health, Dental, and Vision benefits are offered along with a 401(k) plan and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience processing FOIA requests.
• Demonstrated knowledge of FOIA rules and regulations; specifically applying exemptions b(4), b(5), and b(6).
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and analyze new and backlogged FOIA requests.
• Draft response letters and other FOIA correspondence.
• Coordinate searches for responsive documents.

Skills

Processing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests

Knowledge of FOIA rules and regulations

Redacting records

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.