Job Title
FOIA Analyst
Location
Washington, DC US (Primary)
Category
Information Management
Job Type
Full-Time
Career Level
Staff
Education
Associate Degree
Travel
Security Clearance Required
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance
Job Description
- Prepare and review documents in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA)
- Process and document FOIA and PA requests to an organization's records
- Interpret regulations, agency enforcement codes, and organizational policies regarding release of agency documents
- Ensure released materials do not contain personal identifiers or directly or indirectly reveal trade secrets and other information exempted under the applicable statutes
- Review completed requests for appropriateness of materials to be or not to be released
- Make redactions as needed before release
- Compose response letters, clarify requests, negotiate additional response time, and make recommendations on fees and fee waivers
- Coordinate with program offices on conducting searches for responsive documents
- Negotiate with submitters of records, and with requestors of those records, to clarify requests in order to make release determinations or recommendations
- Review and understand US government and FAA handling, protection, review, and release processes and procedures of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), Personal Identifiable Information (PII), and Personal Health Information (PHI)
- Assist in the training and development of Specialist staff
- Assist in the review and development of FAA FOIA processing procedures and efficiencies
Job Requirements
- Ability to obtain a public trust clearance
- Bachelor's Degree in an information management related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
- One year of relevant FOIA-related experience, QualX will provide training
- Experience performing case analysis, conducting FOIA reviews, processing appeals, or handling FOIA litigation activities
- Experience identifying and protecting CUI, PII, and PHI
- Knowledge of the nine (9) FOIA Disclosure Exemptions and FOIA processing procedures
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Knowledge and proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite and FOIAXpress
- Demonstrate strong analytical skills, reading comprehension, and attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task, work in a team environment, and adjust to established work patterns and processes as required
- Possess exceptional leadership and communication skills (both oral and written)
The salary range for this position is $80,000-$85,000 annually.
