Amentum

FOIA Analyst

Amentum$98K — $148K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • TS/SCI with Polygraph level clearance required.
  • Experience with FOIA, PA, and Mandatory Declassification Review procedures.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex cases involving litigation and appeals.
  • Knowledge of document preparation for Government-related actions.
  • Skilled in relationship building and collaboration across intelligence community (IC) organizations.

Responsibilities

  • Respond to official requests for classified information release under FOIA and related acts.
  • Develop and deliver training on FOIA and privacy processes to staff.
  • Foster collaboration through IC engagement strategies.
  • Proofread and ensure accuracy of contract staff deliverables.
  • Engage with customer and IC working groups as necessary.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Retirement benefits with 401(k) matching.
  • Educational reimbursement programs.
  • Parental leave options.
  • Employee stock purchase plan.
  • Tax-saving options available.
  • Disability and life insurance coverage.
Full Job Description
This is not a current live opening, instead we are pipelining candidates for future openings on this contract for this position.

Amentum is seeking a FOIA Analyst to support our IC customer onsite who will:
  • Respond to public and official requests for review and release of classified and/or sensitive customer information under the FOIA, PA, or E.O. 13526 Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR). Respond to complex cases, such as those including litigation and appeals, demonstrating extensive knowledge of the FOIA/PA/MDR, all of its exemptions and the overall administration of the FOIA/PA/MDR requirements. Support includes determining if a request is a new case, assessing what is needed, coordinating with appropriate organizations for subject matter expert (SME) review, analyzing the adequacy of the responses, consulting with other IC elements for equity reviews, preparing high-quality and error-free documents ready for Government action and artifacts as required by the case, and updating all appropriate trackers, scorecards, and calendars regarding cases
  • Develop and deliver training, or review and update current training content on FOIA and privacy processes and policy to customer staff that effectively communicates the responsibilities of ODNI staff, the required processes, and the required artifacts.
  • Drives collaboration and relationship building through the IC counterpart engagement process by enabling the IC engagement plan
  • Proofread and peer review artifacts from other members of the contract staff. Ensure deliverables are timely, accurate, and error-free.
  • Document and maintain SOPs for all activities within IRRG.
  • Engage with customer and IC Working groups, such as the IMC and Difficult Issues Forum, as directed by the Government.
  • Using clear and concise language, author, develop, comment on, or update interagency issuances on complex topics. Deliverables may include formal recommendations researched by the Contractor staff and shall be presented to the Government as a peer-reviewed memo or other formal document.
  • Use analytic skills to assess the adequacy of the responses from searches, which shall be presented to the Government.
  • 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.
  • Prohibits access to information about an individual without that individual's knowledge and consent.
  • Assist the Office of the General Counsel (OGC), the Office of the Inspector General of the IC (ICIG), the customer Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA), the Office of Strategic Communications (StratComm), the National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC), customer Office of Security (OS), customer CLPT Office, Mission Integration (MI), Policy & Capabilities (P&C), Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (OEEO), and other relevant organizations, to ensure customer compliance with all aspects of FOIA/PA/MDR.
  • Draft or review documents for technical correction and edits in the development of Congressional testimony, budget presentations, issue papers and talking points related to FOIA/PA/MDR.
  • Assist Government Leads in assessing capability needs, opportunities, and gaps to help link resources to strategy. Deliverables may include formal recommendations researched by the Contractor staff and shall be presented to the Government as a peer-reviewed memo or other formal document.
  • Identify interdependencies across IC strategic plans and efforts, and review and assess alignment of IC component strategic plans.
  • Assist Government leads in developing venues for creatively addressing complex IC issues that develop shared perspectives and lead to IC commitment to action.
  • Execute the duties of the on-site, Key Personnel Team Lead. These tasks include, but are not limited to:
    • Coordinating daily tasks and activities of all Contractor personnel.
    • Ensuring sufficient Contractor support is available to perform necessary tasks. (For example, when one person calls out or is on vacation, the Team Lead shall coordinate with the PM to ensure back up is provided for the Government support; ensure everyone is not on scheduled leave at the same time.
  • 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.
  • In accordance with applicable law and at Government direction, enable the enforcement of the right of any person to access records, subject to statutory exemptions, for any public or private purpose.
  • In accordance with applicable law and at Government direction, ensure individuals have the ability to amend records of personal identifiable information about themselves.
  • In accordance with applicable law and at Government direction, prohibit access to information about an individual without that individual's knowledge and consent.
  • In support of another IC element, responded to public and official requests for review and release of classified and/or sensitive information under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Privacy (PA), and/or Mandatory Declassification Review; assisted the IC element and other relevant organizations to ensure compliance with all aspects of FOIA and PA; ensured the IC element's information was cleared for appropriate release is available for public inspection and/or copying/downloading.


  • Requires a TS/SCI with Polygraph level clearance.
  • Requires experience responding to public and official requests for review and release of classified and/or sensitive information under the FOIA, PA, or Mandatory Declassification Review; experience ensuring information cleared for appropriate release is available for public inspection and/or copying/downloading; enables the enforcement of the right of any person to access records, subject to statutory exemptions, for any public or private purpose.


Compensation Details:
$98,000 to $148,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tax-saving options
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Pet insurance


Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:
04/15/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

About Amentum

Amentum is a leading provider of engineering and technical services to the U.S. government and commercial customers worldwide. The company offers a wide range of services, including environmental remediation, facilities management, and logistics and supply chain management, among others. Amentum has a global presence, with operations in over 20 countries, and serves a diverse range of customers, including the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, and the Department of State. The company is committed to providing high-quality services and has a strong reputation for technical expertise, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
Learn more about Amentum
Size
20,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$200 million
Founded
2014
Revenue
$5 billion

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