FOIA Redaction Analyst with Security Clearance

Dezign Concepts; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dezign Concepts is seeking an experienced FOIA/Privacy Act Analyst to respond to public and official requests for the review and release of classified information. The role requires processing complex disclosure cases under FOIA, PA, and IC policies, including MDR and ADR, with coordination across IC components.

The successful candidate will ensure accurate documentation, timely responses, and compliance with executive orders. A strong writing ability and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
• Minimum five years of FOIA/PA experience with case processing.
• Experience drafting correspondence and coordinating with requesters.
• Ability to review sensitive records for disclosure and classification compliance.
• Strong attention to detail and professional document formatting.
• Proficient with case-management tools and document-handling systems.

Responsibilities

• Respond to public and official requests for release of sensitive information.
• Process complex FOIA/PA cases including MDR/ADR and exemptions.
• Conduct mandatory and automatic declassification reviews per policy.
• Coordinate taskings and document collection across IC components.
• Validate searches, ensure accurate case action documentation.
• Monitor progress and meet deadlines in government workflows.
• Prepare high-quality work products requiring minimal editing.
• Submit final letters and close cases within three business days of approval.
• Track case status using designated government tools.
• Contribute to annual compliance reports as directed.

Skills

FOIA processing

PA compliance

MDR/ADR processing

Case management

Documentation

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

FOIA/PA tracking systems

Job description

Location

McLean, VASalary

Job Code

08212026-5029-01Clearance

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Make an Impact Dezign Concepts is seeking an experienced FOIA/Privacy Act Analyst to respond to public and official requests for the review and release of classified and sensitive customer information. The successful candidate will process complex disclosure cases in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Privacy Act (PA), Executive Order 13526, and applicable Intelligence Community policies and procedures.

What You Will Do

• Respond to public and official requests for the review and release of classified and sensitive customer information under FOIA, PA, Executive Order 13526, and applicable IC policies and procedures.
• Process complex cases, including FOIA litigation and appeals, using extensive knowledge of FOIA and PA exemptions and administrative requirements.
• Conduct Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR) and Automatic Declassification Review (ADR) in accordance with Executive Order 13526.
• Coordinate taskings, searches, document collection, and consultations across internal IC components and external government agencies.
• Validate the adequacy of record searches and ensure relevant facts and case actions are accurately documented.
• Review case files to confirm that search responses, consultations, document reviews, correspondence, and other required actions are complete and properly documented.
• Monitor case progress, meet established deadlines, and coordinate workflow with government leads and other stakeholders.
• Prepare high-quality, grammatically correct work products requiring minimal government editing.
• Submit signed final response letters to requesters and close cases within three business days of government approval.
• Track and update case status accurately and promptly using government-designated customer tools.
• Provide input to annual compliance reports as directed by the Government.
• At government direction and in accordance with applicable law, help ensure ODNI information cleared for public release is available for public inspection, copying, or downloading.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least five years of relevant experience, or at least nine years of relevant experience without a degree.
• Demonstrated experience supporting FOIA, PA, MDR, and/or ADR case processing, including coordination, documentation, drafting correspondence, and interacting with requesters.
• Strong ability to review sensitive government records and ensure compliance with disclosure, privacy, and classification requirements.
• Excellent written communication skills and demonstrated ability to produce error‑free, professionally formatted documents.
• Proficiency with case-management tools and document-handling systems.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to accurately document case actions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with FOIA records-tracking systems and experience with IC or ODNI case‑management systems.
• Background in legal, paralegal, compliance, or records‑management disciplines.
• Prior experience drafting official correspondence and coordinating with multiple government entities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment with strict deadlines.

Support Transparency. Protect the Mission. Join Dezign Concepts and help deliver accurate, timely, and compliant information-review services to the Intelligence Community. Dezign Concepts provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.