Principal FOIA Analyst

Essnova Solutions, Inc.; Washington; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO

Job summary

Essnova Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Principal FOIA Analyst to ensure compliance with federal FOIA requirements in Washington, United States. This position involves processing FOIA requests, coordinating with legal counsel, and maintaining compliance with documentation practices. The ideal candidate should have 5–8 years of federal FOIA experience and a Bachelor's degree. Skills in FOIA processing tools such as FOIAXpress and strong communication abilities are essential. The role includes benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and PTO.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of federal FOIA experience.
• Experience handling complex FOIA requests.
• Ability to acquire a CSOSA clearance.

Responsibilities

• Processing and analyzing FOIA requests.
• Reviewing, redacting, and preparing documentation.
• Maintaining compliance with FOIA deadlines.

Skills

Federal FOIA experience

Ability to apply exemptions

Experience with redactions

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

FOIAXpress

Adobe Acrobat Pro

eDiscovery platforms

SharePoint

Job description

Essnova Solutions, Inc. is an award-winning SBA 8(a) and HUBZone-certified small business specializing in technology solutions and professional services for government and commercial clients. Our expertise spans geospatial, healthcare, and environmental services, with a strong commitment to supporting federal agencies.

As a Principal FOIA Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the agency’s compliance with federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requirements. Your work will directly impact transparency and information access, supporting mission‑critical operations in a dynamic environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing and analyzing FOIA requests in accordance with federal regulations
• Reviewing, redacting, and preparing responsive documentation for release
• Coordinating with legal counsel, program offices, and records management stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely responses
• Maintaining compliance with FOIA deadlines and federal records management requirements
• Ensuring proper application of FOIA exemptions and supporting complex request handling
• Contributing to agency records management practices and supporting documentation audits
• Communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders throughout the FOIA process

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5–8 years of federal FOIA experience
• Experience handling complex FOIA requests, including applying exemptions and performing redactions
• Working knowledge of federal records management requirements (e.g., NARA guidance/Federal Records Act)
• Experience coordinating FOIA responses with agency counsel, program offices, and records management personnel
• Ability to acquire a CSOSA clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands‑on experience with FOIA processing and redaction tools (FOIAXpress, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Relativity, eDiscovery platforms, or SharePoint)
• Working knowledge of 5 U.S.C. § 552 (FOIA) and DOJ FOIA guidance
• Experience supporting FOIA operations for CSOSA or similar federal justice/corrections/supervision agency environments
• Experience communicating with external FOIA requesters regarding request processing and responses

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO