FOIA Specialist: End-to-End Records & Exemptions

Leidos

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 73,000 - 133,000

Full time

2 days ago

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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.