FOIA Analyst — Strategic Records Processing & Negotiations

CGS Federal; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dep

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

CGS is seeking a FOIA Analyst to join our team supporting the legal mission of a large federal agency. The role focuses on processing FOIA requests, creating FOIA correspondence, and negotiating with requesters and contractors.

You will intake requests, enter data, redact sensitive information, and ensure releases comply with exemptions. A strong command of English, rigorous attention to detail, and the ability to work independently are essential.

Qualifications

• Six years of experience processing FOIA requests.
• Knowledge of FOIA rules and exemptions b(4), b(5), 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 information exempted.

Skills

FOIA processing

English proficiency

Independent worker

Communication skills

Security clearance

Tools

FOIA EXPRESS

SecureRelease

Job description

CGS is seeking a FOIA Analyst to join our team supporting the legal mission of a large federal agency. The role focuses on processing FOIA requests, creating FOIA correspondence, and negotiating with requesters and contractors.

You will intake requests, enter data, redact sensitive information, and ensure releases comply with exemptions. A strong command of English, rigorous attention to detail, and the ability to work independently are essential.