FOIA Analyst

About the role

Support the responsible review, protection, and release of sensitive government information in Bethesda, MD. Dezign Concepts is seeking an experienced FOIA/Privacy Act Analyst to respond to public and official requests for the review and release of classified and sensitive customer information.

Responsibilities

• Respond to public and official requests for the review and release of classified and sensitive customer information under FOIA, PA, Executive Order 13526, and applicable IC policies and procedures
• Process complex cases, including FOIA litigation and appeals, using extensive knowledge of FOIA and PA exemptions and administrative requirements
• Conduct Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR) and Automatic Declassification Review (ADR) in accordance with Executive Order 13526
• Coordinate taskings, searches, document collection, and consultations across internal IC components and external government agencies
• Validate the adequacy of record searches and ensure relevant facts and case actions are accurately documented
• Review case files to confirm that search responses, consultations, document reviews, correspondence, and other required actions are complete and properly documented
• Monitor case progress, meet established deadlines, and coordinate workflow with government leads and other stakeholders
• Prepare high-quality, grammatically correct work products requiring minimal government editing
• Submit signed final response letters to requesters and close cases within three business days of government approval
• Track and update case status accurately and promptly using government-designated customer tools
• Provide input to annual compliance reports as directed by the Government
• At government direction and in accordance with applicable law, help ensure ODNI information cleared for public release is available for public inspection, copying, or downloading

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
• Bachelor's degree and at least five years of relevant experience, or at least nine years of relevant experience without a 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 and demonstrated ability to produce error-free, professionally formatted documents
• Proficiency with case-management tools and document-handling systems
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to accurately document case actions

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with FOIA case management within the Intelligence Community
• Familiarity with FOIA records-tracking systems and experience with IC or ODNI case-management 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

Job Code: 08212026-5018-01