Remote FOIA Analyst - Intake, Searches & Redactions

ProVets Consulting Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

A consulting group specializing in VA contracts seeks skilled professionals for FOIA request processing. Applicants should have over 3 years of experience and at least 1 year of FOIA request processing experience. Key responsibilities include drafting correspondence, conducting effective research, and maintaining documentation in the eFOIA system. The position supports remote work, contingent upon award of the contract with the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional or analytical experience.
• 1+ year of FOIA request processing experience in last 24 months.
• Ability to apply FOIA exemptions accurately.

Responsibilities

• Support FOIA request processing under supervision.
• Draft correspondence and response materials.
• Maintain organized case notes in the eFOIA system.

Skills

Professional analytical experience

FOIA request processing

Strong written communication

Effective internet research

Education

Associate degree or FOIA training

Tools

Word processing software

Spreadsheet applications

Database tools

Job description

ProVets Consulting Group, LLC is pursuing a contract with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Information and Technology Compliance, Risk and Remediation. Should ProVets be awarded the contract, our team will process Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests received by the VA.

This position is contingent upon ProVets being awarded the work. We are interviewing and sending Letters of Commitment to the most qualified applicants in various labor categories.

In this role, you will:

Support FOIA request processing through initial reviews, searches, drafting response materials, and applying exemptions under supervision. Contribute to workflow efficiency and accurate documentation in the VA eFOIA system.

Primary responsibilities:

• Conduct initial assessment of FOIA requests and perform assigned searches for responsive records under guidance.
• Draft clear and professional correspondence and response materials for Government review.
• Apply FOIA exemptions and redactions consistently under supervision and document work accurately.
• Maintain organized case notes and status updates in the eFOIA system to support team production.
• Support backlog reduction through standardized processing tasks and quality checks as directed.
• Coordinate with team leads for clarifications, tasking, and corrections to maintain throughput.

Requirements

Required qualifications:

• 3+ years of professional or analytical experience
• 1+ year of FOIA request processing experience within the last 24 months.
• Ability to apply FOIA exemptions accurately and consistently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to draft clear, professional responses.
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database tools.
• Ability to conduct effective internet and records research to support FOIA search and review activities.
• Associate degree preferred as referenced in the solicitation language, with FOIA related training preferred. Additional FOIA experience may substitute for formal FOIA training.

Location:

• VA Central Office, 811 Vermont Ave, NW Washington, DC 20420 with remote work authorized (subject to gov’t discretion)