FOIA Analyst (Jr)

Socket.dev; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TechOp Solutions is seeking a FOIA Analyst to support the review and processing of routine and moderately complex FOIA requests. The analyst will identify responsive records, recommend redactions, draft correspondence, update case files, and help prepare accurate records-release packages.

The role involves review of documents for responsiveness, applying exemptions, and using approved redaction tools. A Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years FOIA experience are required, with the ability to obtain

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2+ years of relevant FOIA experience.
• Knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act, Privacy Act, and federal records-disclosure requirements.
• Experience reviewing documents and handling sensitive or personally identifiable information.
• Strong attention to detail, writing, research, data-entry, and organizational skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Review assigned FOIA requests and identify potentially responsive records.
• Process routine, open, and backlogged FOIA cases in accordance with internal procedures.
• Review documents for responsiveness, duplication, sensitivity, and potentially exempt information.
• Recommend redactions and withholding determinations under the guidance of senior FOIA personnel.
• Use approved redaction software to box exempt material, sanitize records, and prepare files for release.
• Draft standard correspondence using approved FOIA templates.
• Upload records, correspondence, case notes, and supporting documentation into case management system.
• Coordinate with team members, records custodians, and program contacts to obtain required information.
• Track assigned cases, deadlines, document volumes, and case-processing activities
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

FOIA knowledge

Privacy Act knowledge

Handling sensitive information

Attention to detail

Writing skills

Research skills

Data entry

Organizational skills

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

TechOp Solutions is seeking a FOIA Analyst to support the review and processing of routine and moderately complex FOIA requests. The analyst will identify responsive records, recommend redactions, draft correspondence, update case files, and help prepare accurate records-release packages.

Duties:

• Review assigned FOIA requests and identify potentially responsive records.


• Process routine, open, and backlogged FOIA cases in accordance with internal procedures.


• Review documents for responsiveness, duplication, sensitivity, and potentially exempt information.


• Recommend redactions and withholding determinations under the guidance of senior FOIA personnel.


• Use approved redaction software to box exempt material, sanitize records, and prepare files for release.


• Draft standard correspondence using approved FOIA templates.


• Upload records, correspondence, case notes, and supporting documentation into case management system.


• Coordinate with team members, records custodians, and program contacts to obtain required information.


• Track assigned cases, deadlines, document volumes, and case-processing activities


• Performs additional duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree


• 2+ years s of relevant FOIA experience.


• General knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act, Privacy Act, and federal records-disclosure requirements.


• Experience reviewing documents and handling sensitive or personally identifiable information.


• Strong attention to detail, writing, research, data-entry, and organizational skills.


• Ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance

TechOp Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.