Senior FOIA Analyst - Records & Negotiations

CGS Federal; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Job summary

CGS Federal is seeking a Senior FOIA Analyst to support a large federal agency, focusing on processing FOIA requests, drafting letters, and coordinating negotiations with requesters and staff. The role requires independence, strong written and verbal communication, and ability to obtain a government security clearance.

A background in FOIA operations is essential. We offer a collaborative IT‑driven environment with growth opportunities and a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience processing FOIA requests.
• Knowledge of FOIA exemptions and release determinations.
• Ability to obtain a government security clearance.
• English reading/writing/speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and analyze new and backlogged FOIA requests.
• Intake requests and prepare FOIA folders.
• Enter request data in FOIA tracking database.
• Draft response letters and FOIA correspondence.
• Negotiate with requesters and FOIA staff as needed.
• Coordinate searches for responsive documents and identify duplicates.
• Review records for responsiveness and exemptions.

Tools

FOIA EXPRESS

SecureRelease

Job description

CGS Federal is seeking a Senior FOIA Analyst to support a large federal agency, focusing on processing FOIA requests, drafting letters, and coordinating negotiations with requesters and staff. The role requires independence, strong written and verbal communication, and ability to obtain a government security clearance.

A background in FOIA operations is essential. We offer a collaborative IT‑driven environment with growth opportunities and a commitment to professional development.