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FOIA Analyst

Softthink Solutions
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 12/5/2025 CLOSED ON 1/4/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the FOIA Analyst position at Softthink Solutions?

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Competitive salary


Title: FOIA Analyst

Work Authorization: US Citizen

Work Location: Onsite Washington DC

Responsibilities & Duties:

  • Review and prepare information for release in response to FOIA/Privacy Act requests.
  • Prepare documentation for, and draft responses to, FOIA/PA requests, coordinating proposed disclosures of information for several entities within the agency.
  • Process submitter notices associated with specific FOIA cases.
  • Provide initial analysis of submitter objections.
  • Maintain complete and detailed notes on all assigned cases.
  • Perform Quality Control actions on the work product.
  • Review documents under the FOIA for release to the public.
  • Perform on-site review of unclassified documents.
  • Review program records for responsiveness and suggest releasable determinations.
  • Prepare records for release, including the redaction of materials to be withheld, and duplicating materials as necessary.
  • Ensure released materials do not contain information exempted under the applicable statutes or other non-releasable information.


Skills/Requirements Educational Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree is required


Experience Requirements:

  • Minimum 10 years of experience as a FOIA Analyst.
  • Must have experience supporting Federal agencies.
  • Knowledge of FOIA law with in-depth knowledge of the applications for FOIA/PA.
  • Experience processing complex FOIA requests of at least 2,000 pages per week.
  • Proficiency with FOIAXpress is required.
  • Experience providing full-scope FOIA case management, which includes.
  • Reviewing agency records, Maintaining cases.
  • Preparing written documentation, Reviewing cases and Vaughn indices.
  • Preparing signature packages and Applying FOIA fees.
  • Strong background in Civil Law Enforcement and Confidential/Commercial exemptions.
  • Highly organized with an eye for details.
  • Strong communication skills (oral and written).
  • Ability to organize and process a large volume of FOIA requests under tight deadlines.
  • Ability to produce quality work independently or in a group setting.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
  • Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Pro.
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