FOIA Analyst

Aone Consulting, LLC; Washington; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Opportunities for bonuses

Job summary

A leading consulting firm based in Washington, United States is seeking a highly skilled FOIA Analyst. The candidate will be responsible for reviewing and processing complex FOIA requests, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. With a minimum of 5 years of experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in necessary tools, this role also requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to maintain security clearance. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, including health insurance and opportunities for bonuses.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as FOIA Analyst.
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain Public Trust Security Clearance.
• Must be SOLE U.S. Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Provide FOIA/PA review and processing of pending, complex FOIA cases.
• Prepare documentation for FOIA/PA requests and coordinate proposed disclosures.
• Redact documents in accordance with agency/entity FOIA protocols.

Skills

Knowledge of Freedom of Information Act

Good communication skills

Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe

Tools

FOIA Express

Job description

Washington, United States | Posted on 05/29/2025

Seeking FOIA Analyst to serve as a subject matter expert in the areas of the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act (PA), performing all functions relating to reviewing and processing the responsive record, to include redacting all portions of record that cannot be released to the requestor, identifying the correct exemptions used, and identifying documents or other items in a file that require special processing.

Responsibilities

• Provide FOIA/PA review and processing of pending, complex FOIA cases
• Scan FOIA support documents related to cases assigned into the FOIA database
• Prepare documentation for, and draft responses to FOIA/PA requests, coordinating proposed disclosures of information for several entities within the agency
• Process submitter notices associated with specific FOIA cases
• Provide initial analysis of submitter objections
• Redact documents in accordance with agency/entity FOIA protocols which include annotating appropriate FOIA exemptions on records
• Process draft responses to submitters of objections to release of information in records
• Generate draft response letters to requestors detailing the FOIA review and release determination
• Maintain complete and detailed case notes on all assigned cases
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Knowledge of Freedom of Information Act and its amendment
• Minimum 5 years of experience as FOIA Analyst and in utilizing FOIA processing products such as FOIA Express
• Knowledge of reporting requirements under FOIA and the OPEN Government Act
• Good communication skills demonstrated by written and oral experience, qualifications, and education
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain Public Trust Security Clearance
• Must be SOLE U.S. Citizen

In addition to the base salary, we offer a comprehensive total compensation package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, and opportunities for bonuses based on individual and company performance. We believe in rewarding our employees holistically, beyond just their paycheck, to ensure long-term satisfaction and well-being.