FOIA Analyst: Federal Records & Exemptions Expert

CGS Federal; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CGS Federal in Austin, TX seeks a FOIA Analyst to support the legal mission of a large federal agency. The role focuses on processing FOIA requests, drafting correspondence, and coordinating with requesters and agency staff to negotiate release of records.

The ideal candidate has at least six years of FOIA experience, strong knowledge of FOIA exemptions, and the ability to work independently with excellent written and oral communication.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and analyze new and backlogged FOIA requests.
• Intake incoming requests and prepare FOIA 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, and contractors.
• Serve as a liaison with requesters and other agencies as needed.
• Coordinate searches for responsive documents and identify duplicates.
• Review program records for responsiveness and release determinations.
• Ensure released materials do not contain exempt information.

Skills

FOIA processing

English proficiency

Independent work

Oral & written communication

Tools

FOIA EXPRESS

SecureRelease

Job description

CGS Federal in Austin, TX seeks a FOIA Analyst to support the legal mission of a large federal agency. The role focuses on processing FOIA requests, drafting correspondence, and coordinating with requesters and agency staff to negotiate release of records.

The ideal candidate has at least six years of FOIA experience, strong knowledge of FOIA exemptions, and the ability to work independently with excellent written and oral communication.