FOIA Analyst I

Goldschmitt and Associates; Washington; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with immediate vesting

Paid Federal Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical Insurance, including Vision &


Dental Insurance

Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term

Disability Insurance

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance

FSA/HSA Programs

Commuter Benefits Program

Adoption Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Caregiver Support Program

Health Advocacy Program

Financial Wellbeing Support

Job summary

Goldschmitt and Associates is seeking a FOIA Analyst I to provide FOIA support for policy and program offices within a government agency. The role is Hybrid and requires commuting to the USDT office in Washington, DC twice weekly.

This is anticipated to be a temporary position with a salary up to $70,000. Responsibilities include independently handling complex FOIA requests, applying exemptions, communicating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with FOIA laws and agency policies.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of FOIA experience providing cradle-to-grave support to or for a government agency.
• Understanding of FOIA exemptions 1-7.
• Experience using FOIAXpress to manage/process FOIA requests.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage and process complex FOIA requests, conduct thorough record searches, evaluate exemptions, and determine redactions.
• Apply legal FOIA exemptions to decisions on disclosure and redaction.
• Communicate with requesters, agency staff, legal counsel, and stakeholders to address inquiries and negotiate scope.
• Support requests for records as required under FOIA procedures.
• Review, organize, and analyze documents for production, identifying confidential information and sensitive content.
• Disclose non-exempt information and support proactive disclosures in the government reading room.

Skills

FOIA knowledge

Strong research

Communication

Deadline oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

FOIAXpress

Job description

At Goldschmitt and Associates LLC (G&A), we’re not just another company—we’re a catalyst for innovation and impact, and we’re inviting passionate, forward-thinking individuals to join us on this journey. Recognized multiple times on the Inc 5000 list of the fastest-growing companies, G&A is a leader in tech transformation and system modernization for some of the nation’s most important federal agencies.

Our culture is built on creativity and collaboration. We offer flexible schedules, telework options, and an environment where your ideas truly matter. At G&A, you won’t just clock in—you’ll be solving real-world challenges and working on projects that make a difference in the lives of millions.

Joining our team means becoming part of a vibrant, connected community where innovation thrives, your voice is heard, and your impact is felt. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, a strategic thinker, or a problem-solver, at G&A, you’ll have the opportunity to level up your career while making a real-world impact.

If you’re ready to be part of a company that values purpose as much as progress, G&A is the place for you!

Summary:

Goldschmitt and Associates is searching for a FOIA Analyst I to provide FOIA support for policy and program offices within a government agency.

This position is Hybrid role and requires commuting to the USDT office in Washington, DC twice per week.

This position is anticipated to be a temporary position.

The anticipated annual salary for this position is up to $70,000, dependent upon experience.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Independently manage and process complex FOIA requests, conductthorough record searches across various agency systems, evaluating exemptions, and determineappropriate redactions to ensure compliance with FOIA laws and agency policies
• Apply legal expertise to interpret FOIA exemptions, including those related to national security, personal privacy, and commercial information, and makeinformed decisions on disclosure and redaction
• Effectively communicate with requesters, agency staff, legal counsel, and other stakeholders to address FOIA inquiries, negotiate the scope of the request, and resolve complex issues
• Support required will involve various assistance-related duties to respond to requests for records, pursuant to the FOIA
• Review, organize, and analyze documents for production in response to FOIA requests, including determining responsive records, identifying confidential business information, intra-agency, pre-decisional and deliberative information or attorney work product, and personal identifying information
• Promote transparency within the government agency by disclosing non-exempt information directly to requestors and making proactive disclosures of non-exempt information readily accessible via the government online electronic reading room
• Appropriately apply Exemptions 1-7 when responding to FOIA requests
• Utilize FOIAXpress to manage and process FOIA requests

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong research and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with individuals at all organizational levels
• Ability to handle multiple tasks within specified deadlines

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possess at least1 year of experience working in the FOIA field providing cradle to grave support to, or working directly for, a Government Agency
• Possess a working understanding of Exemptions 1-7
• Possess prior experience utilizing FOIAXpress to manage and process FOIA requests
• Possess the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. It is intended to describe the general nature and work responsibilities of the position. This job description and the duties of this position are subject to change, modification and addition as deemed necessary by the Company.

Goldschmitt and Associates offers the following benefits:

• 401(k) with immediate vesting
• Paid Federal Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical Insurance, including Vision and Dental Insurance
• Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• FSA/HSA Programs
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Caregiver Support Program
• Health Advocacy Program
• Financial Wellbeing Support

Goldschmitt and Associates is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.