FOIA Analyst

Job Overview Employment Type: Full Time, Mid-Level Department: FOIA Services Responsibilities Receive, review, and analyze new and backlogged Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests Intake incoming requests and prepare FOIA request folders Enter request data in the FOIA tracking database Draft response letters and other FOIA correspondence Communicate and initiate negotiations with requesters, FOIA staff, sponsors (or regulated industry representatives), and contractors pertaining to records requested and associated information to be released Serve as a liaison with requesters, and on rare occasions, other agencies and appellants, regarding records that may involve more than one (1) agency component/office Coordinate searches for responsive documents and identify duplicate records Review program records for responsiveness and offer release determinations Ensure released materials do not contain information exempted under the applicable exemptions Qualifications Three (3) years of experience processing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests Demonstrated experience and knowledge of FOIA rules and regulations; specifically applying exemptions b(4), b(5), and b(6) Experience redacting records with trade secrets and confidential commercial information At least an Associate's Level Degree Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English Ability to work independently Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to obtain a government security clearance Preferred Qualifications Prior federal government experience is valued Experience with FOIA tools like FOIA EXPRESS Experience using SecureRelease Active security clearance preferred Benefits Health, Dental, and Vision Life Insurance 401(k) Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter) Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. #J-18808-Ljbffr