Must have an active TS/SCI Polygraph up front (this is firm).
Seeking a FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) Redaction Analyst onsite in McLean, VA.
- Review and redact personally identifiable information (PII), confidential data, and classified information from sensitive documents in accordance with Executive Order 13526, the Privacy Act of 1974, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
- Conduct line-by-line review of documents and cite specific exemption authority and justification for each redaction.
- Prepare files for release to approved parties by ensuring all redactions are accurate, properly justified, and compliant with policy.
- Organize, track, and maintain case files requiring redaction within the IC customer.
- Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all redaction activities.
- Provide inputs to compliance reports and metrics as directed by the Government.
- Safeguard individual privacy by ensuring information about an individual is not accessed or disclosed without that individual's knowledge and consent, consistent with the Privacy Act..
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, or 11+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
- Requires a TS/SCI with Polygraph level clearance.
- Demonstrated experience reviewing and redacting sensitive information from U.S. Government reports or records.
- Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Pro or comparable redaction software.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to articulate and document redaction justifications on a line-by-line basis.
Desired Skills
- Familiarity with FOIA, Privacy Act, and classification review workflows.
- Paralegal training or records/information management background.
- Experience supporting IC or DoD customers in a redaction or disclosure review role.
- Experience supporting high-level government officials on projects with high visibility.
Original Posting:May 15, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
