FOIA Journeyman

One Federal Solution; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

One Federal Solution is seeking experienced Journeyman FOIA Contractors to support mid-level FOIA processing for a government client. You will interpret requests, perform searches, apply exemptions, redact records, and draft final responses.

The role requires at least 2 years of FOIA processing experience, an Associate degree, and strong written communication. You will manage diverse FOIA cases and ensure compliance with timeliness and agency guidelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of FOIA processing experience within the last 36 months.
• Strong knowledge of FOIA exemptions, timelines, request types, and proper application of redactions.
• Experience conducting or validating FOIA searches.
• Proficiency with redaction tools and FOIA case management systems.
• Excellent written communication and attention to detail.
• Associate degree required; additional FOIA experience may substitute for education.
• FOIA-related training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and analyze FOIA requests to identify scope, searches, and coordination requirements.
• Conduct or validate searches for responsive records across VA Service Lines.
• Apply FOIA exemptions accurately and document justification.
• Redact records using approved tools and prepare releasable documents.
• Draft acknowledgment letters, interim responses, fee communications, and final responses.
• Process Simple, Complex, Expedited, and Backlogged requests within statutory timelines.
• Support rolling releases and meet production requirements (minimum 500 pages/request/week).
• Maintain updates in the eFOIA system and FOIA Request Tracker.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with DOJ OIP guidance and VA correspondence rules.

Skills

FOIA processing

Attention to detail

Written communication

Education

Associate degree

Tools

FOIA case management systems

Redaction tools

Job description

OFS is seeking experienced Journeyman FOIA Contractors to support mid‐level FOIA processing for a potential Government client. This role performs independent request interpretation, record searches, exemption application, redaction, correspondence drafting, and full lifecycle FOIA case management.

• Interpret and analyze FOIA requests to identify scope, needed searches, and coordination requirements.
• Conduct or validate searches for responsive records across VA Service Lines.
• Apply FOIA exemptions accurately and document justification.
• Redact records using approved tools and prepare releasable documents.
• Draft high‐quality acknowledgment letters, interim responses, fee communications, and final responses.
• Process Simple, Complex, Expedited, and Backlogged requests in adherence with statutory timelines.
• Support rolling releases and meet production requirements (minimum 500 pages/request/week).
• Maintain all updates in the eFOIA system and FOIA Request Tracker.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with DOJ OIP guidance, FOIA Improvement Act standards, and VA correspondence rules.

Journeyman FOIA Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of FOIA request processing experience within the last 36 months.
• Strong knowledge of FOIA exemptions, timelines, request types, and proper application of redactions.
• Experience conducting or validating FOIA searches.
• Proficiency with redaction tools and FOIA case management systems.
• Excellent written communication and attention to detail.
• Associate degree required; additional FOIA experience may substitute for education.
• FOIA‐related training preferred.

About OFS

One Federal Solution (OFS) is a trusted provider of Professional Services with more than 20 years supporting federal Defense and Civilian agencies. We deliver expertise in business intelligence, acquisition and procurement support, professional staffing, and program management. As a certified Service‐Disabled Veteran‐Owned Small Business, we are committed to providing professionals who produce high‐quality results and uphold the missions of our government partners.