FOIA, Program Analyst III

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Provide analytical support for managing federal information requests, encompassing both routine and complex inquiries, backlogged cases, appeals, and litigation issues.

• Identify, review, and analyze records that are responsive to assigned FOIA requests utilizing approved case-management and tracking systems.

• Conduct disclosure assessments and apply FOIA exemptions in line with applicable laws and agency policies.

• Collaborate with Government FOIA personnel, program offices, regional offices, records custodians, and requesters.

• Prepare records for release employing approved redaction tools, including sanitization, Bates numbering, and indexes that describe withheld materials.

• Assist with appeals and litigation matters through eDiscovery reviews, preparation of correspondence, Vaughn-index support, and documentation of actions.

• Develop and implement Government-approved search terms within designated eDiscovery systems.

• Maintain comprehensive and accurate case files along with supporting documentation.

• Review work products for completeness, accuracy, consistent application of exemptions, and required documentation.

• Monitor case progression, escalate issues, and suggest process improvements to minimize rework and ensure timely completion.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven expertise in the review and management of FOIA cases.

• Relevant training and experience in supporting FOIA case processing, disclosure reviews, records redaction, appeals, litigation, or similar federal information-access roles.

• Strong understanding of FOIA processes and associated federal laws and regulations.

• Demonstrated experience in applying FOIA knowledge and independent judgment to records review and disclosure assessments.

• Familiarity with federal agency FOIA operations, including collaboration among program offices, records custodians, regional offices, and designated disclosure officials.

• Experience with case-management systems, SharePoint, Box, and approved eDiscovery tools.

• Excellent analytical, writing, and organizational abilities.

• Capability to document disclosure recommendations, maintain precise case files, manage multiple priorities, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

• Ability to obtain and sustain the necessary Tier 1 background investigation.

• Compliance with HSPD-12/PIV requirements and suitability protocols.

• Fulfillment of the residency requirement of having resided in the United States for at least three of the last five years prior to applying for a Federal ID Card, subject to applicable provisions.

• Completion of mandatory training in security awareness, privacy, records management, Rules of Behavior, and relevant role-based training.

• Adherence to nondisclosure requirements.

• Capability to work remotely and attend in-person meetings as necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health, life, dental, vision, and disability insurance (available after 30 days).

• Health Savings Account (HSA).

• 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.

• Educational reimbursement.

• Flexible remote work arrangement.

• In-person meetings as required.