ANSER Corporation

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Analyst

ANSER Corporation • $99K — $144K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance is required.
  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred with less experience.
  • 8+ years of experience with FOIA processes is needed; 6 years with a Master's or 4 more years without a degree may be considered.
  • Proven experience handling classified/sensitive information under FOIA, PA, and MDR.
  • Experience ensuring released information is publicly accessible with appropriate clearances.

Responsibilities

  • Handle public and official FOIA requests, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
  • Analyze complex cases involving litigation and appeals, coordinating with SMEs for review.
  • Create and update training materials on FOIA policies for staff engagement.
  • Proofread and review deliverables from team members to ensure quality and accuracy.
  • Document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for FOIA-related activities.
  • Participate in inter-agency working groups to drive collaboration and information sharing.
  • Utilize analytic skills to evaluate the adequacy of FOIA response processes.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits and wellness support.
  • Retirement plans to help secure financial future.
  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
  • Support for achieving work-life balance in a flexible work environment.
Full Job Description
Position Summary:

ANSER has an immediate opportunity for a Freedom of Information Act "FOIA" Analyst. In this role you will respond to public and official requests for review and release of classified and/or sensitive customer information under the FOIA, PA, or E.O. 13526 Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR).

Day to Day Responsibilities:
  • Respond to public and official requests for review and release of classified and/or sensitive customer information under the FOIA, PA, or E.O. 13526 Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR).
  • Respond to complex cases, such as those including litigation and appeals, demonstrating extensive knowledge of the FOIA/PA/MDR, all of its exemptions and the overall administration of the FOIA/PA/MDR requirements. Support includes determining if a request is a new case, assessing what is needed, coordinating with appropriate organizations for subject matter expert (SME) review, analyzing the adequacy of the responses, consulting with other IC elements for equity reviews, preparing high-quality and error-free documents ready for Government action and artifacts as required by the case, and updating all appropriate trackers, scorecards, and calendars regarding cases
  • Develop and deliver training, or review and update current training content on FOIA and privacy processes and policy to customer staff that effectively communicates the responsibilities of ODNI staff, the required processes, and the required artifacts.
    Drives collaboration and relationship building through the IC counterpart engagement process by enabling the IC engagement plan
  • Proofread and peer review artifacts from other members of the contract staff. Ensure deliverables are timely, accurate, and error-free.
  • Document and maintain SOPs for all activities within IRRG.
  • Engage with customer and IC Working groups, such as the IMC and Difficult Issues Forum, as directed by the Government.
  • Use analytic skills to assess the adequacy of the responses from searches, which shall be presented to the Government.
  • 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.
    Prohibits access to information about an individual without that individual's knowledge and consent.
  • Assist the Office of the General Counsel (OGC), the Office of the Inspector General of the IC (ICIG), the customer Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA), the Office of Strategic Communications (StratComm), the National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC), customer Office of Security (OS), customer CLPT Office, Mission Integration (MI), Policy & Capabilities (P&C), Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (OEEO), and other relevant organizations, to ensure customer compliance with all aspects of FOIA/PA/MDR.
  • Draft or review documents for technical correction and edits in the development of Congressional testimony, budget presentations, issue papers and talking points related to FOIA/PA/MDR
  • Identify interdependencies across IC strategic plans and efforts, and review and assess alignment of IC component strategic plans.
  • In support of another IC element, responded to public and official requests for review and release of classified and/or sensitive information under the Freedom of
  • Information Act (FOIA), Privacy (PA), and/or Mandatory Declassification Review; assisted the IC element and other relevant organizations to ensure compliance with all aspects of FOIA and PA; ensured the IC element's information was cleared for appropriate release is available for public inspection and/or copying/downloading.

Required Qualifications:
  • Requires a TS/SCI with Polygraph level clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree.
  • 8 or more years' direct experience with FOIA processes and procedures. Will consider two less years' experience with a master's degree or four additional years' experience without any degree.
  • Prior experience responding to public and official requests for review and release of classified and/or sensitive information under the FOIA, PA, or Mandatory Declassification Review
  • Experience ensuring information cleared for appropriate release is available for public inspection and/or copying/downloading; enables the enforcement of the right of any person to access records, subject to statutory exemptions, for any public or private purpose.


Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to: business considerations, local market, internal equity, candidate qualifications such as skills, education and experience. ANSER provides employees benefits to support all aspects of their life including health, financial and well-being. For more information, please visit: http://www.anser.org

Full-Time Salary Range for this position:

$99,000-$144,000 USD

About ANSER Corporation

ANSER Corporation is a non-profit research and development organization that provides analytical and technical support to the U.S. government. The company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia. ANSER's services include systems engineering, strategic planning, and program management. The company works with a variety of government agencies, including the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Department of Energy. ANSER is committed to providing innovative solutions to its clients and has a strong focus on research and development. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including recognition for its contributions to national security.
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