FOIA Specialist
$55 per hourInfotrend Incorporated
Job Description
Job Description
Description:
We are seeking highly skilled FOIA Specialists to support Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) operations. This role requires experienced professionals with a strong understanding of FOIA and Privacy Act requirements, capable of handling complex requests that may involve interagency coordination and detailed legal review.
The ideal candidate will serve as a subject matter expert in FOIA/PA, performing substantive document review, exemption analysis, and redaction decisions in accordance with federal regulations and legal standards. This position requires strong judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent requests in a fast-paced environment.
Candidates should have demonstrated experience conducting in-depth FOIA reviews, applying exemptions, and ensuring accuracy and compliance across all deliverables.
Requirements:Job Qualifications:
- Must be a United States citizen.
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree required with an active bar license in any U.S. jurisdiction.
- At least 2 years of experience processing FOIA requests for a federal government agency.
- At least 2 years of experience handling FOIA requests requiring interagency coordination and clearance, including consultation with other federal agencies.
- Proven experience serving as a subject matter expert in FOIA and the Privacy Act, including reviewing responsive records, identifying applicable exemptions, performing redactions, and flagging records requiring special processing.
- Demonstrated experience applying FOIA exemptions during substantive document review, including familiarity with Exemptions 5 and 6.
- Experience conducting quality control reviews of FOIA productions to ensure proper exemption application, redaction accuracy, and release readiness.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and prioritize effectively.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and electronic discovery or document review platforms (e.g., Nuix Discover or similar tools).
- Must have hands-on experience performing substantive FOIA document review and exemption analysis (not limited to administrative or case management support).
Strongly Preferred Qualification
- At least 4 years of experience supporting FOIA operations within high-level federal components.
The compensation for this position is up to $55/hour. The exact hourly rate offered will depend on your qualifications, experience, and alignment with the responsibilities of the role. This opportunity is structured as a 1099 (independent contractor) position.
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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