Document Review Analyst

Overview As a Document Review Analyst within the Discovery and Disclosure group, specifically in the role of a FOIA Document Analyst, you will be instrumental in assisting a federal agency in responding to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) requests. Your responsibilities will encompass a range of tasks, including: Receiving, reviewing, and analyzing new FOIA requests to ensure they meet the necessary criteria for processing under FOIA and/or PA. Conducting record searches, applying lawful exemptions and redactions, and releasing responsive records to requesters within prescribed timeframes. Providing information on FOIA and client FOIA procedures to employees and requesters. Assisting FOIA specialists in implementing privacy policies and procedures. Processing records in response to litigation requests, maintaining the same deliverables as non-litigation requests. Triage new FOIA requests, reviewing and assigning them to ensure sufficiency. Processing complex FOIA requests by conducting thorough record searches, reviewing, organizing, and analyzing search results, applying lawful exemptions, and redacting responsive records in compliance with FOIA policy and established procedures. Exercising discretion and judgment in determining the responsiveness of records to FOIA requests and identifying and redacting protected information. Preparing correspondence with requestors and final document packages, releasing redacted responsive records. Researching and analyzing sensitive, classified, and controversial data to make pertinent FOIA determinations and evaluating various correspondence and reports for FOIA applicability and associated policies. Tracking and managing FOIA requests from receipt to production using an electronic case management system. Working independently and efficiently at a high-performance level with minimal input from program leadership. Supporting Implementation and Operations Management best practices, performing analysis and diagnosis of client issues, and demonstrating a foundational understanding of the client environment and overall project scope. Identifying and solving problems using analysis, experience, and judgment, while working as part of a team in a process-oriented and deadline-driven environment. Utilizing professional oral and written communication skills effectively. Qualifications Ability to maintain the required clearance for this role. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or in the future. Three (3) years of general work experience and one (1) year of experience processing FOIA or litigation-related document review requests, either at the federal service or equivalent public or private sector. If FOIA and Privacy Act experience is not available, then 1+ year of similar office or HR experience can suffice. Familiarity with the nine (9) FOIA exemptions. Experience using Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Word. Preferred Prior professional services or federal consulting experience. Bachelor’s Degree. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Contract Job function Administrative Industries Staffing and Recruiting #J-18808-Ljbffr