Sr MDR/FOIA Analyst

Job Title

Sr MDR/FOIA Analyst

Location

Washington, DC 20301 US (Primary)

Category

Information Management

Job Type

Full-Time

Career Level

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Travel

Security Clearance Required

TS

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
• Analyze unclassified and classified documents to determine the appropriate action needed in accordance with 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
• 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 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

• DoD Top Secret Clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree in information management related field
• Three years of experience related to the Freedom of Information Act

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

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.