FOIA Redaction Analyst

Fusion Innovation; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fusion Innovation in McLean, VA, seeks a detail-oriented information requests specialist to support public releases and sensitive program documentation. You will handle FOIA, PA, and EO 13526 requests with accuracy and strong writing standards.

You will coordinate across internal IC components and external agencies, ensuring records searches are thorough, documented, and compliant. The role emphasizes timely final responses and alignment with government direction.

Responsibilities

• Respond to FOIA/PA/EO 13526 requests for review and release of information.
• Handle FOIA litigation and appeals scenarios with knowledge of exemptions and process requirements.
• Perform Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR) and Automatic Declassification Review (ADR).
• Coordinate taskings and document collection across internal and external government agencies.
• Verify search adequacy and ensure facts are accurately captured in case files.
• Monitor case progress to meet deadlines and communicate with government leads.

Job description

FusionInnovation's recent growth has earned us a top spot in the Inc 5000 FastestGrowing Private Companies in America and in Washington Business Journal's BestPlaces to Work multiple years in a row. Our team members are passionate abouttheir work and are empowered to contribute their unique skills and perspectivesto our projects. Here at Fusion, we put people first. When you join us, youdon't just join a company, you join a family. If you are ready to be part of afun and engaging team where your innovative ideas are heard, supported, andmake ever lasting mission impacts for our Nation's most sensitive programs, youhave come to the right place.

Job Responsibilities:

• Respond to public and official requests for review and release of classified and/or sensitive customer information under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Privacy Act (PA), Executive Order (EO) 13526 (Classified National Security Information), and appropriate IC policies and procedures.
• Respond to complex cases, such as those including FOIA litigation and FOIA appeals, demonstrating extensive knowledge of the FOIA and PA exemptions and administrative requirements.
• Conduct Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR) and Automatic Declassification Review (ADR) in accordance with EO 13526.
• Coordinate taskings, searches, and document collection activities across internal IC agency components and external government agencies.
• Validate adequacy of record searches and ensure all relevant facts are accurately captured in case documentation.
• Conduct thorough review of case files to ensure all required actions such as search confirmations, consultations, document reviews, and correspondence, are complete and properly documented.
• Monitor case progress to ensure compliance with all deadlines and coordinate workflow with government leads and other stakeholders.
• Provide high‑quality, grammatically error‑free work requiring minimal government editing.
• Submit signed final response letters to requesters and close cases within three business days of government approval.
• Track and update the status of cases in a timely and accurate manner using customer tools as identified by the Government.
• Provide inputs to annual compliance reports as directed by the Government.
• In accordance with applicable law and at Government direction, ensure that the ODNI information which has been cleared for public release is available for public inspection and/or copying/downloading.