FOIA Specialist

Leidos; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 73,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Washington, DC, is seeking a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Specialist to support the FAA. This role involves end-to-end FOIA/PA processing, exemption determinations, and coordination with counsel and multiple offices to ensure complete, legally sound responses.

Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat, FOIAXpress, and MS Office is required. Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree with at least 4 years of FOIA experience and will work in a fast-paced, government-facing environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 4 years of FOIA experience.
• Independently handle FOIA requests including redactions and responses.
• Experience working with federal agency counsel on FOIA requests.

Responsibilities

• Duties end to end case management: cradle to grave review and processing of FOIA and PA requests.
• Records analysis and determination: review for responsiveness and exemptions, draft precise determinations.
• Exemption expertise: research and apply FOIA Exemptions 2,4,5,6 and 7 and PA exemptions.
• Coordination and compliance: track high-volume requests across offices to ensure accurate responses.
• Technical proficiency: use Adobe Acrobat, FOIAXpress and MS Office to prepare final responses.

Skills

FOIA processing

PA exemptions

Exemption 2/4/5/6/7

Redaction software

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

FOIAXpress

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

The NISC program at Leidos currently has an opening for a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Specialist to support the FAA. This is an exciting opportunity to assist the FAA in responding to important FOIA requests, applying the Privacy Act, and supporting records management at the agency.

Description

The NISC program at Leidos currently has an opening for a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Specialist to support the FAA. This is an exciting opportunity to assist the FAA in responding to important FOIA requests, applying the Privacy Act, and supporting records management at the agency.

Primary Responsibilities

• Duties End to end case management: Independently conduct comprehensive cradle to grave review and processing of FOIA and PA requests.


• Records Analysis and Determination: Review and analyze FOIA and PA records for responsiveness, draft precise determinations and ensure all released materials are vetted in accordance with applicable statutory exemptions.


• Exemption Expertise: Independently research, analyze, and apply FOIA Exemptions 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 and PA exemptions ensuring full compliance with applicable Federal laws, regulations, case law, and agency policies for simple, complex, and expedited requests.


• Coordination and Compliance: Coordinate and track high-volume requests across offices and agencies to ensure that final responses are accurate, complete, and legally sufficient.


• Technical Proficiency: Use electronic tracking databases and advanced redaction software such as Adobe Acrobat and FOIAXpress to accurately excise exempt information and apply appropriate statutory annotations. Additionally, proficient using Microsoft Office Suite.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior work experience. Additional years of experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree. Prior FOIA experience required.


• Expert ability independently handling FOIA requests and responses including redactions, communicating with requestors and stakeholders, and preparing responses to FOIA requests


• Background working with federal agency’s general counsel’s office on FOIA requests.


• MS Office Suite proficiency

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of DOT or the FAA FOIA process

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Original Posting

October 9, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range

Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay And Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That’s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.