FOIA Analyst

FOIA Analyst Employment Type: Full Time, Mid-Level Department: FOIA Services Overview CGS is seeking a FOIA Analyst to join our team supporting the legal mission of a large federal agency. This position will allow candidates to demonstrate expertise in processing FOIA requests, creating FOIA correspondence, and communicating negotiations, among additional relevant tasks. 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 401k Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter) Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays Equal Opportunity Statement 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