FOIA Analyst

Job Title

FOIA Analyst

Location

Washington, DC US (Primary)

Category

Information Management

Job Type

Full-Time

Career Level

Staff

Education

Associate Degree

Travel

Security Clearance Required

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance

Job Description

• Prepare and review documents in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA)
• 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
• Review and understand US government and FAA handling, protection, review, and release processes and procedures of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), Personal Identifiable Information (PII), and Personal Health Information (PHI)
• Assist in the training and development of Specialist staff
• Assist in the review and development of FAA FOIA processing procedures and efficiencies

Job Requirements

• Ability to obtain a public trust clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree in an information management related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• One year of relevant FOIA-related experience, QualX will provide training
• Experience performing case analysis, conducting FOIA reviews, processing appeals, or handling FOIA litigation activities
• Experience identifying and protecting CUI, PII, and PHI
• Knowledge of the nine (9) FOIA Disclosure Exemptions and FOIA processing procedures

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Knowledge and proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite and FOIAXpress
• 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
• Possess exceptional leadership and communication skills (both oral and written)

 

The salary range for this position is $80,000-$85,000 annually. 

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.