Senior FOIA Analyst

Summary

Join CGS and become a Senior FOIA Analyst, supporting a large federal agency's legal mission. You will process FOIA requests, draft correspondence, and negotiate with requesters. This role requires expertise in FOIA rules and regulations, specifically exemptions b(4), b(5), and b(6). The ideal candidate will have prior federal government experience and familiarity with FOIA tools like FOIA EXPRESS and SecureRelease. CGS offers a supportive environment and encourages professional growth. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, and observance of state/federal holidays.

Requirements

• Three (3) years of experience processing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of FOIA rules and regulations; specifically applying exemptions b(4), b(5), and b(6)
• Experience redacting records with trade secrets and confidential commercial information
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to obtain a government security clearance

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and analyze new and backlogged Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests
• Intake incoming requests and prepare FOIA request folders
• Enter request data in the FOIA tracking database
• Draft response letters and other FOIA correspondence
• Communicate and initiate negotiations with requesters, FOIA staff, sponsors (or regulated industry representatives), and contractors pertaining to records requested and associated information to be released
• Serve as a liaison with requesters, and on rare occasions, other agencies and appellants, regarding records that may involve more than one (1) agency component/office
• Coordinate searches for responsive documents and identify duplicate records
• Review program records for responsiveness and offer release determinations
• Ensure released materials do not contain information exempted under the applicable exemptions

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior federal government experience is valued
• Experience with FOIA tools like FOIA EXPRESS
• Experience using SecureRelease
• Active security clearance preferred

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
• Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays