Senior FOIA Analyst

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 84,177 - 121,589; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k

Flexible spending

Paid time off

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior FOIA Analyst to enhance its support for a federal agency's legal mission. This role is pivotal in processing FOIA requests, managing negotiations, and ensuring compliance with legal standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of FOIA rules and have experience in redacting sensitive information. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to government innovation while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package including health and retirement plans. Join a collaborative environment that values professional growth and innovation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience processing FOIA requests.
• Knowledge of FOIA rules and exemptions.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze FOIA requests.
• Draft response letters and correspondence.
• Negotiate with requesters and agencies.

Skills

FOIA processing

Knowledge of FOIA rules and exemptions

Redacting sensitive information

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to obtain a security clearance

Tools

FOIA EXPRESS

SecureRelease

Job description

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) is seeking a Senior FOIA Analyst to support a large federal agency's legal mission. The role involves processing FOIA requests, creating correspondence, and managing negotiations related to records release.

Pay Range

This range is provided by CGS Federal. Your actual pay will depend on your skills and experience. Talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base salary: $84,177.60 - $121,589.87 per year

Position Details

• Employment Type: Full-Time, Mid-Level
• Department: Information Technology

Responsibilities

1. Review and analyze FOIA requests
2. Prepare FOIA request folders and enter data into tracking databases
3. Draft response letters and correspondence
4. Negotiate and communicate with requesters, agencies, and contractors
5. Coordinate document searches and identify duplicates
6. Review records for responsiveness and exemptions

Qualifications

1. At least three years of experience processing FOIA requests
2. Knowledge of FOIA rules and exemptions (b(4), b(5), b(6))
3. Experience redacting sensitive information
4. Excellent communication skills
5. Ability to work independently
6. Ability to obtain a security clearance

Preferred Skills

• Federal government experience
• Experience with FOIA tools like FOIA EXPRESS and SecureRelease
• Active security clearance

Company Overview

CGS is committed to innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. We offer comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k, flexible spending, and paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Statement

CGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Additional Information

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