FOIA Redaction Analyst - Mclean, VA

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Redaction Analyst McLean, VA Full Time | On Site Join Synertex LLC and bring your expertise to a mission that matters. We're looking for an experienced Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Redaction Analyst to support an Intelligence Community customer onsite in McLean, VA. This role is responsible for reviewing, redacting, and preparing sensitive government records for authorized release while ensuring compliance with federal privacy, classification, and disclosure regulations. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional attention to detail, experience handling sensitive information, and the ability to work within highly classified environments. Key Responsibilities Respond to public and official requests for review and release of classified and/or sensitive customer information under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Privacy Act (PA), Executive Order (EO) 13526 (Classified National Security Information), and appropriate IC policies and procedures. Respond to complex cases, such as those including FOIA litigation and FOIA appeals, demonstrating extensive knowledge of the FOIA and PA exemptions and administrative requirements. Conduct Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR) and Automatic Declassification Review (ADR) in accordance with EO 13526. Coordinate taskings, searches, and document collection activities across internal IC agency components and external government agencies. Validate adequacy of record searches and ensure all relevant facts are accurately captured in case documentation. Conduct thorough review of case files to ensure all required actions such as search confirmations, consultations, document reviews, and correspondence, are complete and properly documented. Monitor case progress to ensure compliance with all deadlines and coordinate workflow with government leads and other stakeholders. Provide high-quality, grammatically error-free work requiring minimal government editing. Submit signed final response letters to requesters and close cases within three business days of government approval. Track and update the status of cases in a timely and accurate manner using customer tools as identified by the Government. Provide inputs to annual compliance reports as directed by the Government. In accordance with applicable law and at Government direction, ensure that the ODNI information which has been cleared for public release is available for public inspection and/or copying/downloading. Required Qualifications Requires a TS/SCI with Polygraph level clearance. Requires a BS/BA + 5 years of experience required, or 9+ years of experience with no degree Demonstrated experience supporting FOIA, PA, MDR, and/or ADR case processing, including coordination, documentation, drafting correspondence, and interacting with requesters. Strong ability to review sensitive government records and ensure compliance with disclosure, privacy, and classification requirements. Excellent written communication skills, with a proven ability to produce error-free, professionally formatted documents. Proficiency with case management tools and document-handling systems; experience with IC or ODNI systems is a plus. Exceptional attention to detail and ability to accurately document case actions. Desired Qualifications Experience with FOIA case management within the Intelligence Community. Familiarity with FOIA records tracking systems. Background in legal, paralegal, compliance, or records management disciplines. Prior experience drafting official correspondence and coordinating with multiple government entities. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines #J-18808-Ljbffr Synertex LLC