FOIA Redaction Analyst

DarkStar Intelligence LLC

$100K — $130K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of relevant experience (11+ years in lieu of a degree).
  • Demonstrated experience with sensitive U.S. Government records.
  • Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Pro or similar software.
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to document redactions precisely.

Responsibilities

  • Review and redact sensitive information per federal regulations.
  • Conduct detailed line-by-line document reviews.
  • Prepare accurate files for release to authorized parties.
  • Organize and maintain case files that require redaction.
  • Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for redaction tasks.
  • Provide input for compliance reports as required.
  • Safeguard privacy by ensuring compliance with the Privacy Act.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
  • 401(k) retirement plan options.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

DarkStar Intelligence is seeking a FOIA Redaction Analyst to support an IC customer onsite in McLean, VA. This role is responsible for reviewing and redacting personally identifiable information, confidential data, and classified information from sensitive documents in accordance with FOIA, the Privacy Act, Executive Order 13526, and other federal regulations. The position includes conducting detailed line by line document reviews, preparing files for release, maintaining case files, developing SOPs, and supporting compliance reporting efforts. Candidates must have experience handling sensitive U.S. Government records, proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Pro or similar redaction software, strong attention to detail, and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.

Responsibilities

  • 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.


Requirements

  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, or 11+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
  • 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.

Salary Range

$100,000 - $130,000 per year This pay range is a general guideline and not a guarantee of specific compensation or salary. When extending an offer, DarkStar Intelligence considers various factors, including (but not limited to) the job's responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, market data alignment, applicable bargaining agreements (if any), and other relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

DarkStar Intelligence offers a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
  • 401(k) retirement plan options
  • Professional development and training opportunities

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