Job DescriptionJob Responsibilities:- 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 high-quality, grammatically error-free 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.
Required Skills- Active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph.
- 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.
Additional Details- Fusion Innovation anticipates the annual base salary for this position will generally range from $100,000 to $215,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to:
- Years of direct applicable experience with this work and the Customer
- Relevant education, certifications, and training
- Contract labor category requirements, skill level, contract bill rate, and hours allocation
- Alignment with the position's responsibilities
- Additional specialized skills
In addition to base salary, eligible employees may be considered for discretionary bonuses and are eligible for Fusion Innovation's comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, company-sponsored retirement contributions, paid leave, professional development opportunities, and other employee benefits.
