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FOIA Analyst with Security Clearance

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) · New York, NY · 1 mo ago
Information Technology$75k–$125k/yrFull-time

About the role

The FOIA Analyst position at CGS supports the legal mission of a large federal agency. The role involves processing FOIA requests, drafting correspondence, and negotiating with requesters and other agencies.

Responsibilities

  • Receive, review, and analyze new and backlogged Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.
  • Intake incoming requests and prepare FOIA request folders.
  • Enter request data in the FOIA tracking database.
  • Draft response letters and other FOIA correspondence.
  • Communicate and initiate negotiations with requesters, FOIA staff, sponsors, and contractors regarding records requested and associated information to be released.
  • Serve as a liaison with requesters, and on rare occasions, other agencies and appellants, regarding records that may involve more than one (1) agency component/office.
  • Cover searches for responsive documents and identify duplicate records.
  • Review program records for responsiveness and offer release determinations.
  • Ensure released materials do not contain information exempted under the applicable exemptions.

Qualifications

  • Six (6) years of experience processing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.
  • Demonstrated experience and knowledge of FOIA rules and regulations, specifically applying exemptions b(4), b(5), and b(6).
  • Experience redacting records with trade secrets and confidential commercial information.
  • Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to obtain a government security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior federal government experience is valued.
  • Experience with FOIA tools like FOIA EXPRESS.
  • Experience using SecureRelease.
  • Active security clearance preferred.

Benefits

Contact Government Services (CGS) offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
  • Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays

Pay

$75,000 - $125,000 annually

Schedule

Full-time, mid-level position

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