Mid-Level FOIA Analyst | Remote, Growth & Benefits

Aretum, Llc; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Job summary

Aretum is seeking a detail-oriented Mid-Level FOIA Analyst to support the FOIA program and ensure compliance with FOIA guidelines. This remote role may involve handling CUI and complying with safeguarding requirements.

Responsibilities include acknowledging requests, conducting responsiveness reviews, redactions, and coordinating large-scale productions. Travel is possible but limited. Applicants should have 2–4 years FOIA experience and an associate degree or equivalent.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of FOIA processing experience.
• Experience with FOIA consultations and referrals.
• Familiarity with FOIAXpress or similar FOIA tracking/processing system.
• Strong writing and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Acknowledge incoming FOIAs, referrals, consultations, FOIA appeals, and Privacy Act requests promptly.
• Conduct responsiveness reviews, de-dupe records, and apply discretionary judgments on FOIA fee category determinations, fee waivers, and expedited processing.
• Prepare search memoranda for the appropriate record custodians.
• Review large record sets with careful attention to detail.
• Apply redactions to responsive records per FOIA, USDA FOIA regulations, and applicable case law.
• Maintain administrative files in accordance with SOPs.
• Coordinate and oversee large-scale collection productions involving multiple components.
• Adhere to USDA confidentiality statutes.

Skills

FOIA processing

Attention to detail

Analytical writing

Team player

US government contracting

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

FOIA tracking system (FOIAXpress)

Job description

Aretum is seeking a detail-oriented Mid-Level FOIA Analyst to support the FOIA program and ensure compliance with FOIA guidelines. This remote role may involve handling CUI and complying with safeguarding requirements.

Responsibilities include acknowledging requests, conducting responsiveness reviews, redactions, and coordinating large-scale productions. Travel is possible but limited. Applicants should have 2–4 years FOIA experience and an associate degree or equivalent.