FOIA Analyst

Peraton

$112K — $179K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • TS/SCI with Polygraph level clearance required.
  • BS/BA plus 5 years of related experience or 9+ years of experience with no degree.
  • Experience working with FOIA, PA, MDR, or ADR processes.
  • Strong skills in reviewing sensitive records for compliance with disclosure and privacy standards.
  • Excellent written communication ability, producing error-free documents.
  • Proficient with case management tools and systems; IC or ODNI experience preferred.
  • Highly detail-oriented with a focus on accurate documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Respond to public and official FOIA requests for classified information.
  • Handle complex FOIA cases including litigation and appeals, showcasing expertise in relevant exemptions.
  • Conduct Mandatory and Automatic Declassification Reviews as per EO 13526.
  • Coordinate document collection and searches across various government agencies.
  • Validate record searches and ensure accurate case documentation.
  • Review case files for completeness and compliance with regulations.
  • Monitor case progress, ensuring adherence to deadlines and communication with stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Work onsite in Bethesda, MD at a prominent IC facility.
  • Engage in meaningful work related to information transparency and national security.
  • Opportunity to develop expertise in FOIA and related processes within the Intelligence Community.
  • Collaborative environment with multiple government entities.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a FOIA Analyst to support our IC customer onsite in Bethesda, MD who will:

  • Respond to public and official requests for review and release of classified and/or sensitive customer information under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Privacy Act (PA), Executive Order (EO) 13526 (Classified National Security Information), and appropriate IC policies and procedures.
  • Respond to complex cases, such as those including FOIA litigation and FOIA appeals, demonstrating extensive knowledge of the FOIA and PA exemptions and administrative requirements.
  • Conduct Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR) and Automatic Declassification Review (ADR) in accordance with EO 13526.
  • Coordinate taskings, searches, and document collection activities across internal IC agency components and external government agencies.
  • Validate adequacy of record searches and ensure all relevant facts are accurately captured in case documentation.
  • Conduct thorough review of case files to ensure all required actions such as search confirmations, consultations, document reviews, and correspondence, are complete and properly documented.
  • Monitor case progress to ensure compliance with all deadlines and coordinate workflow with government leads and other stakeholders.
  • Provide highquality, grammatically errorfree work requiring minimal government editing.
  • Submit signed final response letters to requesters and close cases within three business days of government approval.
  • 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.
  • 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.
Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Requires a TS/SCI with Polygraph level clearance.
  • Requires a BS/BA + 5 years of experience required, or 9+ years of experience with no degree
  • Demonstrated experience supporting FOIA, PA, MDR, and/or ADR case processing, including coordination, documentation, drafting correspondence, and interacting with requesters.
  • Strong ability to review sensitive government records and ensure compliance with disclosure, privacy, and classification requirements.
  • Excellent written communication skills, with a proven ability to produce error-free, professionally formatted documents.
  • Proficiency with case management tools and document-handling systems; experience with IC or ODNI systems is a plus.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and ability to accurately document case actions.

Preferred

  • Experience with FOIA case management within the Intelligence Community.
  • Familiarity with FOIA records tracking systems.
  • Background in legal, paralegal, compliance, or records management disciplines.
  • Prior experience drafting official correspondence and coordinating with multiple government entities.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.
Target Salary Range$112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individuals experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

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