FOIA Analyst

Position FOIA Analyst – Full Time, Mid-Level – Department: Information Technology. 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, and contractors regarding 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 agency component or 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 Six (6) 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. 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 (Optional) 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 Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr