Journeyman Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Redaction Analyst

Residency Status: ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN

Clearance: ALL CANDIDATES MUST POSSESS AN ACTIVE TS/SCI w/CI poly. No Clearance Upgrades!

Time Type: Shift Work - Daytime Schedule - 100% Onsite

Travel Reimbursement: Yes

Company Benefits: Yes

Salary Range: $70k to 120k – Please note - The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Which are all at the discretion of the employer.

Company Overview:

NAOVI (Novel Applications, Inc.) is a premier technology services company that provides solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Information Management and Systems Integration. NAOVI is a business that combines experience, creativity, flexibility, pragmatism, and cost-effective solutions in order to deliver measurable business value to our clients.

Headquartered in Fredericksburg, Virginia, NAOVI employs engineers, analysts, IT specialists and other professionals who strive to be the best at everything they do.

NAOVI is an AA/EEO Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

Job Description

NAOVI is seeking a Journeyman Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Redaction Analyst to assist the government with the following task:

Primary responsibilities:

• Respond to public and official requests for review and release of classified and/or sensitive agency information under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Privacy Act (PA), Executive Order (EO) 13526 (Classified National Security Information), and appropriate IC policies and procedures.
• Respond to complex cases, such as those including FOIA litigation and FOIA appeals, demonstrating extensive knowledge of the 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, and document collection activities across internal IC agency components and external government agencies.
• Validate adequacy of record searches and ensure all relevant facts are accurately captured in case documentation.
• Conduct thorough review of case files to ensure all required actions such as search confirmations, consultations, document reviews, and correspondence, are complete and properly documented.
• Monitor case progress to ensure compliance with all deadlines and coordinate workflow with government leaders and other stakeholders.
• Provide high-quality, grammatically error-free work requiring minimal government editing.
• Submit signed final response letters to requesters and close cases within three business days of government approval.
• Track and update the status of cases in a timely and accurate manner using agency tools as identified by the Government.
• Provide inputs to annual compliance reports as directed by the Government.
• In accordance with applicable law and in the Government direction, ensure that the agency information which has been cleared for public release is available for public inspection and/or copying/downloading.

Required Education and Experience:

• All candidates Must currently possess an Active TS/SCI with CI or FS Polygraph security clearance. Required
• Candidates without the required security clearance will Not be considered for this position. Our company Does Not provide sponsorship for clearances.
• All candidates Must have a BS/BA 5 years of experience required, or 9 years of experience with no degree. Required
• 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, with a proven ability to produce error-free, professionally formatted documents.
• Proficiency with case management tools and document-handling systems; experience with IC or agency systems is a plus.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to accurately document case actions.

Preferred FOIA Skills:

• Experience with FOIA case management within the Intelligence Community.
• Familiarity with FOIA records tracking systems.
• Background in legal, paralegal, compliance, or records management disciplines.
• Prior experience drafting official correspondence and coordinating with multiple government entities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.

Company Benefits:

• 401k
• Health, Dental and Vision
• Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
• 3 Weeks’ Paid Vacation
• 5 Day Paid Sick Leave
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Travel Reimbursement (50-mile radius to work location).