Sr. FOIA Analyst TS/SCI Poly

Leidos; United States; On-site; USD 116,350 - 210,325; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense company is searching for a Senior FOIA Analyst to support an Intelligence Community program in McLean, VA. This position requires an Active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance and involves handling requests for classified information, developing training on FOIA processes, and collaborating with various government offices. Strong analytical skills and extensive experience in FOIA processes are essential, together with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. The pay range is between $116,350 and $210,325.

Qualifications

• 18+ years experience or equivalent qualifications required.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required.
• Experience with FOIA, PA, MDR processes and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Respond to requests for classified information under FOIA.
• Document and maintain SOPs for all IRRG activities.
• Author and develop formal recommendations for government.

Skills

FOIA expertise

Analytical skills

Clear communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Job Description

Leidos is seeking a Senior FOIA Analyst to support an Intelligence Community (IC) program in McLean, VA. An Active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance is required up front to be considered for this position (this is firm).

Responsibilities

• Respond to public and official requests for review and release of classified and/or sensitive customer information under the FOIA, PA, or E.O. 13526 Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR). Respond to complex cases, such as those including litigation and appeals, demonstrating extensive knowledge of the FOIA/PA/MDR, all of its exemptions and the overall administration of the FOIA/PA/MDR requirements. Support includes determining if a request is a new case, assessing what is needed, coordinating with appropriate organizations for subject matter expert (SME) review, analyzing the adequacy of the responses, consulting with other IC elements for equity reviews, preparing high‑quality and error‑free documents ready for Government action and artifacts as required by the case, and updating all appropriate trackers, scorecards, and calendars regarding cases.
• Develop and deliver training, or review and update current training content on FOIA and privacy processes and policy to customer staff that effectively communicates the responsibilities of ODNI staff, the required processes, and the required artifacts.
• Drive collaboration and relationship building through the IC counterpart engagement process by enabling the IC engagement plan.
• Proofread and peer review artifacts from other members of the contract staff. Ensure deliverables are timely, accurate, and error‑free.
• Document and maintain SOPs for all activities within IRRG.
• Engage with customer and IC Working groups, such as the IMC and Difficult Issues Forum, as directed by the Government.
• Using clear and concise language, author, develop, comment on, or update interagency issuances on complex topics. Deliverables may include formal recommendations researched by the Contractor staff and shall be presented to the Government as a peer‑reviewed memo or other formal document.
• Use analytic skills to assess the adequacy of the responses from searches, which shall be presented to the Government.
• Track and update the status of cases in a timely and accurate manner using customer tools as identified by the Government.
• Provide inputs to annual compliance reports as directed by the Government.
• Prohibit access to information about an individual without that individual's knowledge and consent.
• Assist the Office of the General Counsel (OGC), the Office of the Inspector General of the IC (ICIG), the customer Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA), the Office of Strategic Communications (StratComm), the National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC), customer Office of Security (OS), customer CLPT Office, Mission Integration (MI), Policy & Capabilities (P&C), Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (OEEO), and other relevant organizations, to ensure customer compliance with all aspects of FOIA/PA/MDR.
• Draft or review documents for technical correction and edits in the development of Congressional testimony, budget presentations, issue papers and talking points related to FOIA/PA/MDR.
• Assist Government Leads in assessing capability needs, opportunities, and gaps to help link resources to strategy. Deliverables may include formal recommendations researched by the Contractor staff and shall be presented to the Government as a peer‑reviewed memo or other formal document.
• Identify interdependencies across IC strategic plans and efforts, and review and assess alignment of IC component strategic plans.
• Assist Government leads in developing venues for creatively addressing complex IC issues that develop shared perspectives and lead to IC commitment to action.
• Execute the duties of the on‑site, Key Personnel Team Lead. These tasks include, but are not limited to:
  • Coordinate daily tasks and activities of all Contractor personnel.
  • Ensure sufficient Contractor support is available to perform necessary tasks, including providing backup when a team member is absent.
• In accordance with applicable law and at Government direction, ensure that the ODNI information which has been cleared for public release is available for public inspection and/or copying/downloading.
• In accordance with applicable law and at Government direction, enable the enforcement of the right of any person to access records, subject to statutory exemptions, for any public or private purpose.
• In accordance with applicable law and at Government direction, ensure individuals have the ability to amend records of personal identifiable information about themselves.
• In accordance with applicable law and at Government direction, prohibit access to information about an individual without that individual's knowledge and consent.
• Assist another IC element in responding to public and official requests for review and release of classified and/or sensitive information under FOIA, PA, and/or MDR; ensure compliance with FOIA/PA; ensure the IC element's information is cleared for appropriate release and available for public inspection and/or copying/downloading.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 18+ years of experience, a Master's degree and 10+ years of experience, or no degree with 24+ years of experience.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance up front.
• Experience responding to public and official requests for review and release of classified and/or sensitive information under FOIA, PA, or MDR; ensuring information cleared for appropriate release is available for public inspection and/or copying/downloading; enabling the enforcement of the right of any person to access records, subject to statutory exemptions, for any public or private purpose.

Commitment to Non‑Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Pay Range

$116,350.00 – $210,325.00