Senior FOIA Analyst (TS/SCI + Poly)

Dezign Concepts

Bethesda (MD)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 140,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Dezign Concepts LLC in Bethesda, MD, is seeking an experienced FOIA/Privacy Act Analyst to support the review and release of classified and sensitive government information. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and a relevant degree with several years of experience.

You will process complex FOIA/PA cases, coordinate across IC components, and prepare high-quality work products in line with EO 13526 and IC policies. This position is full-time and on-site in Bethesda.

Qualifications

Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
Bachelor's degree and at least five years of relevant experience, or at least nine years of relevant experience without a degree.
Demonstrated experience supporting FOIA, PA, MDR, and/or ADR case processing, including coordination, documentation, drafting correspondence, and interacting with requesters.
Strong ability to review sensitive government records and ensure compliance with disclosure, privacy, and classification requirements.
Excellent written communication skills and demonstrated ability to produce error-free, professionally formatted documents.
Proficiency with case-management tools and document-handling systems.
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to accurately document case actions.

Responsibilities

Respond to public and official requests for the review and release of classified and sensitive government information under FOIA, PA, EO 13526, and IC policies.
Process complex cases, including FOIA litigation and appeals, using extensive knowledge of FOIA and PA exemptions and administrative requirements.
Conduct Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR) and Automatic Declassification Review (ADR) in accordance with EO 13526.
Coordinate taskings, searches, document collection, and consultations across IC components and external government agencies.
Validate the adequacy of record searches and ensure relevant facts and case actions are accurately documented.
Review case files to confirm that search responses, consultations, document reviews, correspondence, and other required actions are complete and properly documented.
Monitor case progress, meet deadlines, and coordinate workflow with government leads and other stakeholders.
Prepare high-quality, grammatically correct work products requiring minimal government editing.
Submit signed final response letters to requesters and close cases within three business days of government approval.
Track and update case status accurately using government tools.
Provide input to annual compliance reports as directed by the Government.
Help ensure ODNI information cleared for public release is available for public inspection, copying, or downloading.