FOIA Analyst

Job Type


Full-time

Description

About Le'fant

Le'fant is a rapidly growing CVE Certified, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business specializing in management consulting for the federal government. Our compensation and benefits plans are designed to attract and retain the industry's best talent to provide the highest quality services to the Federal Government. We offer 40lK matching, customized health plans, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, an incentives program to recognize exceptional behavior and competitive base salaries. We hire the best to provide the best service.

Le'Fant is seeking a FOIA analyst to performs mid-level (journeyman) FOIA processing with minimal supervision. This role reviews and interprets FOIA requests conducts or validates searches, applies exemptions, prepares releasable records, and ensures responses meet statutory and VA requirements. This Journeyman also provides technical accuracy, consistency, and support to junior staff while contributing to efficient workflow management and quality FOIA production.


Expertise Required:

• Minimum of two (2) years of FOIA request processing within the last 36 months.
• Comprehensive knowledge of FOIA exemptions, request types, timelines, and fee categories.
• Ability to analyze and interpret FOIA requests and determine tasking and search requirements.
• Skilled in conducting or validating searches for responsive records.
• Proficient in applying redaction software accurately and documenting exemption decisions.
• Strong written communication skills for drafting responses and summaries.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• All work must be performed within the United States.
• Must have the ability to pass the Veterans Administration background investigation, criteria include but are not limited to:
  • 1-year check for misconduct such as theft or fraud
  • 1-year check for illegal drug use
  • 3-year check for felony conviction

Experience: Two (2) years FOIA processing experience required within the last 36 months.

Minimum Education Level : Associate degree

Certifications /Training: FOIA-related training preferred [Additional FOIA experience may substitute for formal FOIA training]

Additional Information:


This role is contingent upon contract award. We are connecting with qualified candidates now to support potential program startup if the contract is awarded. Position duties, work location, schedule, and compensation may be adjusted to align with final contract requirements and labor category determinations at the time of award.

EEO Statement:

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental philosophy and policy of Le'fant not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, sexual gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, parental status, marital status, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, veteran status or any other protected category with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Pay Transparency

There are many factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. Annual salary is just one component of Le'fant's total compensation package. Le'fant provides a variety of benefits to employees, including but not limited to, health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a 401k plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Le'Fant maintains compliance with all federal, state, and regional labor laws and regulations for the workforce lifecycle, for all candidates and employees, regardless of employment status. This commitment applies across temporary, part-time, full-time, and salaried positions, complying with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply. Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $ $40,000 to $58,000