FOIA ANALYSTS-Mid

Constellation West

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive 401(k) plan

Competitive Health Benefits

10 Paid Holidays!

15 PTO Days!

Veteran Hiring Preference

Job summary

A leading IT service provider is looking for an Intermediate Analyst in Washington, DC, with at least three years of experience in processing FOIA requests and supporting Privacy compliance. Responsibilities include analyzing requests, drafting correspondence, and collaborating on compliance procedures. The candidate must hold a Bachelor's degree and be detail-oriented, with excellent communication skills. Competitive salary and benefits are included.

Qualifications

Minimum three (3) years of relevant experience in reviewing and processing FOIA requests or supporting Privacy compliance.
Mastery of the nine FOIA exemptions is essential.
Ability to communicate effectively with requesters, attorneys, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Review and analyze incoming FOIA and Privacy Act requests.
Process FOIA packages and conduct thorough searches for records.
Draft official correspondence to requesters and maintain knowledge of relevant statutes.
Use software to redact exempt information and ensure non-exempt portions are ready for release.
Draft official correspondence to requesters, including acknowledgments and final determinations.
Maintain knowledge of FOIA and Privacy Act statutes and evolving guidance.
Assist with tracking metrics to improve privacy compliance program performance.
Collaborate to update SOPs and the Compliance Handbook with time metrics.

Skills

FOIA requests processing

Privacy compliance

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Specialized software for redaction

Case management system

Job description

INTERMEDIATE ANALYSTS

Minimum three (3) years of relevant experience in reviewing and processing FOIA requests or supporting Privacy compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher
Minimum three (3) years of relevant experience in reviewing and processing FOIA requests or supporting Privacy compliance

Intermediate Analysts Must Be Able To Complete The Following

Accept, review, and analyze incoming FOIA and Privacy Act requests to understand the scope of the information sought. Log and meticulously track the progress of each request using a case management system. Determine if a request requires expedited processing based on established criteria, such as a "compelling need."
Process FOIA packages.
Review FOIA Appeals.
Conduct thorough searches for records responsive to a request by accessing various programs, databases, and contacting different agency divisions. Independently review retrieved records, including documents, emails, and multimedia files, to determine what information can and should be released. Identify and apply the nine FOIA exemptions to withhold information that is legally protected, such as national security details, internal personnel rules, trade secrets, and personal privacy information.
Use specialized software to redact (black out) exempt information from paper and electronic records, including audio and video files. Ensure that all non-exempt, "reasonably segregable" portions of a record are prepared for release to the requester. Verify that released materials do not contain information that could lead to an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.
Draft official correspondence to requesters, including acknowledgment letters, fee estimates, and final determination letters explaining any withheld information. Communicate with requesters, attorneys, and internal stakeholders to clarify requests and negotiate the scope of disclosable records. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of FOIA and Privacy Act statutes, relevant court decisions, and evolving government-wide guidance.
Review and analyze Privacy Threshold Analyses (PTA), Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA), Privacy Act Statements, System of Records Notices (SORN), and information sharing agreements.
Assist with tracking metrics within the privacy compliance artifact tracking system or other Coast Guard tracking systems to improve performance and effectiveness of privacy compliance program.
Collaborate with team to update and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), including a Compliance Handbook to provide general time metrics in each step in the compliance documentation process.

About Us

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Constellation West will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Constellation West is an award winning company that delivers Information Technology (IT) engineering services and solutions along with non-IT subject matter expertise worldwide. Established in 1997, Constellation West continues as an industry leader, partnering with key organizations. As a prime contractor or preferred subcontractor, we have a continual list of opportunities to fill across the nation with multiple agencies such as the Department of Veteran Affairs, Department of Defense, civilian agencies, and national intelligence community. Many of the positions supporting U.S. federal government require our employees be granted security clearances.

Constellation West provides fully integrated solutions spanning all aspects of system/network engineering, system/network administration, data management, information assurance, quality assurance, full lifecycle support, software development, and geospatial information services. Constellation West looks for the right people ready to step up and be part of a dynamic team.

Benefits

If you are looking for a new challenge and a rewarding opportunity to apply your expertise, knowledge, and problem solving skills, come join our team! Constellation West offers competitive salary and benefits including: