FOIA Analyst

About the role

Koniag IT Systems, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a FOIA Analyst to support KPS and our government customer in Charleston, SC. This position requires the candidate to have an active Secret clearance. We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

Responsibilities

• Support government Freedom of Information Act operations
• Ensure transparent and compliant handling of FOIA requests
• Work with FOIA Officers, POCs, and SMEs
• Perform comprehensive support for FOIA operations
• Monitor systems, mail, faxes, and email accounts for new requests and referrals
• Analyze incoming requests for compliance and procedural requirements
• Draft acknowledgment letters with appropriate fee categories and determinations
• Cook with government facilities are closed for administrative reasons
• Assign and track requests through the appropriate channels
• Document Processing
• Identify offices and personnel with potentially responsive records
• Task and monitor search responses to ensure completeness
• Provide guidance on proper search techniques
• Determine appropriate search methodologies
• Convert and prepare documents for review
• Records Review And Response
• Identify information exempt from release under applicable laws
• Apply appropriate redactions with proper exemption annotations
• Review release recommendations and reconcile differences
• Prepare correspondence for approval by authorized officials
• Cook with subject matter experts and legal counsel as needed
• Prepare final response packages for signature
• Administrative Functions
• Maintain electronic case files with comprehensive documentation
• Update case management systems for data accuracy
• Manage correspondence and communications
• Prepare Vaughn indices for withheld documents
• Generate required reports and statistics
• Ensure Section 508 compliance for public materials

Requirements

Associate's degree or equivalent experience

Three or more years of experience in analytical and administrative support services

Qualifications

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat
• Experience with electronic FOIA processing tools, preferably FOIAXpress
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of Section 508 accessibility requirements
• Proven technical knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C.552)
• Ability to analyze documents and identify exempt information
• Experience with redaction processes and exemption application
• Strong attention to detail in data management and reporting

Skills

• Previous experience in government FOIA offices
• Knowledge of federal FOIA policies and procedures
• Experience with FOIA case management systems
• Background in legal research related to FOIA cases
• Familiarity with federal recordkeeping requirements

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

Pay

Competitive compensation

Schedule

Monday through Friday during normal business hours, except on Federal holidays or when government facilities are closed for administrative reasons