FOIA Analyst: Records & Compliance Specialist

City of Naperville, IL; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Naperville seeks a FOIA Analyst to manage administration and analysis of the centralized FOIA program, focusing on complex and sensitive requests with guidance from the Legal Department.

The role requires knowledge of FOIA law, legal research, records management, and redaction practices to ensure timely, compliant responses and to support city departments across the organization.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Records Management, Legal Studies, or related field.
• 2+ years of records management, public administration, legal support, or related experience.
• 1+ years of FOIA administration experience.
• State of Illinois FOIA Officer certification or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• LEADS certification or ability to obtain within six months.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and coordinate responses to complex or high-priority FOIA requests.
• Ensure responses comply with laws, exemptions, and city procedures.
• Provide exemptions and redactions guidance under FOIA and city policy.
• Coordinate with City Legal Department on sensitive FOIA matters.
• Conduct legal research on FOIA exemptions, case law, and guidance.
• Assist in preparing responses to Public Access Counselor inquiries and appeals.
• Guide FOIA Technicians and city departments on interpretation, collection, and disclosure.

Skills

FOIA administration

Legal research

Records management

Redaction practices

Policy guidance

Education

Associate degree

FOIA Officer certification

LEADS certification

Paralegal certification (preferred)

Tools

GovQA

Job description

The City of Naperville seeks a FOIA Analyst to manage administration and analysis of the centralized FOIA program, focusing on complex and sensitive requests with guidance from the Legal Department.

The role requires knowledge of FOIA law, legal research, records management, and redaction practices to ensure timely, compliant responses and to support city departments across the organization.