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FOIA Analyst

QualX
Alexandria, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/27/2026
Job Title
FOIA Analyst
Location
Alexandria, VA 22311 US (Primary)
Category
Information Management
Job Type
Full-Time
Career Level
Staff
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Travel
Security Clearance Required
TS
Job Description
  • Conduct initial Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) reviews in support of Government agency
  • Analyze unclassified and classified documents to determine the appropriate action needed in accordance with 5 U.S.C. § 552, 5 U.S.C. § 552(a), and E.O. 13526
  • Demonstrate understanding of document markings
  • Utilize analytical skills to make determinations on documents for release, referral to other agencies, and exemption from automatic declassification • Recognize possible nuclear weapons and intelligence information
  • Process and document FOIA and PA requests to an organization’s records
  • Interpret regulations, agency enforcement codes, and organizational policies regarding release of agency documents
  • Ensure released materials do not contain personal identifiers or directly or indirectly reveal trade secrets and other information exempted under the applicable statutes
  • Review completed requests for appropriateness of materials to be or not to be released
  • Make redactions as needed before release
  • Compose response letters, clarify requests, negotiate additional response time, and make recommendations on fees and fee waivers
  • Coordinate with program offices on conducting searches for responsive documents
  • Negotiate with submitters of records, and with requestors of those records, to clarify requests in order to make release determinations or recommendations
Job Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in related field; or
  • Military experience; or
  • Minimum of two years of experience and knowledge relating to Declassification and E.O. 13526
  • Active DoD Top Secret Clearance
  • Ability to communicate effectively – both orally and in writing
  • Demonstrate strong analytical skills, reading comprehension, and attention to detail
  • Ability to multi-task, work in a team environment, and adjust to established work patterns and processes as required
We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.

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