TS/SCI FOIA Redaction Analyst – Onsite (McLean)

DarkStar Intelligence; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

PTO and holidays

401(k) retirement

Professional development

Job summary

DarkStar Intelligence seeks a FOIA Redaction Analyst to support an IC customer onsite in McLean, VA. You will redact PII and confidential data from sensitive documents per FOIA and privacy laws, prepare release files, and maintain case files.

Role requires active TS/SCI with Polygraph, strong attention to detail, and experience handling government records. You will develop SOPs and support compliance reporting while ensuring timely, accurate work.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, or 9+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Demonstrated experience supporting FOIA, PA, MDR, and/or ADR case processing.
• Strong ability to review sensitive government records and ensure compliance with disclosure, privacy, and classification requirements.
• Excellent written communication skills, with a proven ability to produce error-free documents.
• Proficiency with case management tools; IC/ODNI systems a plus.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to document actions accurately.

Responsibilities

• Respond to FOIA/PA/EO requests for release of classified/sensitive information.
• Handle complex cases including FOIA litigation and appeals.
• Conduct MDR/ADR per EO 13526.
• Coordinate taskings and document collection across IC components and external agencies.
• Validate adequacy of record searches and document facts.
• Review case files to ensure actions are complete and documented.
• Monitor progress and deadlines; coordinate with government leads.
• Provide high quality, error-free work requiring minimal edits.
• Submit signed final letters and close cases within 3 business days of approval.
• Track case status using government tools.
• Provide inputs to annual compliance reports as directed by Government.
• Ensure ODNI information cleared for public release is available for inspection.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Discretion & judgment

Experience with sensitive government

Education

Bachelor's degree

9+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Case management tools

Job description

DarkStar Intelligence seeks a FOIA Redaction Analyst to support an IC customer onsite in McLean, VA. You will redact PII and confidential data from sensitive documents per FOIA and privacy laws, prepare release files, and maintain case files.

Role requires active TS/SCI with Polygraph, strong attention to detail, and experience handling government records. You will develop SOPs and support compliance reporting while ensuring timely, accurate work.