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FOIA Data Migration & Compliance Lead - Government

Relativity · North Carolina, United States · 1 mo ago
RemoteRemoteLegal$134k–$202k/yrFull-time

Remote/Hybrid role for a technically skilled, government-domain-experienced professional who serves as both a hands-on practitioner and technical lead for Relativity’s FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) Data Migration initiative. This role enables government customers to onboard, migrate, and manage FOIA data within RelativityOne. Due to customer contract requirements, the successful candidate must be a U.S. citizen and obtain a Public Trust clearance.

About the Role

  • Lead end-to-end data migration projects for FOIA customers and government agencies, ensuring data is migrated accurately, securely, and efficiently.
  • Develop and execute migration plans, including data mapping, validation, transformation logic, and cutover strategies tailored to agency-specific requirements.
  • Serve as the primary technical point of contact for FOIA agency customers across the migration lifecycle.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve migration issues, data anomalies, and integration challenges in collaboration with engineering.
  • Act as the technical subject matter expert and product backlog driver for the Data Migration Utility, balancing customer delivery with platform scalability.
  • Write user stories, acceptance criteria, and functional specifications; test and validate new utility features.
  • Document tool capabilities, configurations, and migration best practices.
  • Apply deep knowledge of FOIA regulations and government data management workflows to deliver tailored migration guidance.
  • Partner with TAM and Customer Success teams to establish repeatable migration playbooks and success criteria.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on government data handling, including sensitivity classifications and records retention policies.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, migration runbooks, and knowledge base content.
  • Identify and report product defects, tool gaps, and process inefficiencies.
  • Work within FedRAMP-authorized environments, handling DT1 data (highest sensitivity tier) and adhering to NIST, FIPS 140-3, and other government security frameworks.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Information Management, or related field — or equivalent practical experience.
  • Proven experience working directly with government agencies or regulated-industry customers in a technical or consulting capacity.
  • Demonstrated experience in data migration, integration, or engineering, including designing and executing migrations of structured/semi-structured data.
  • Working knowledge of SQL and experience querying and transforming data.
  • Hands-on experience with data formats, transformation tools, and scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, JSON, XML, CSV).
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for government stakeholders.
  • Experience in a product owner or technical lead capacity — capturing requirements, documenting specifications, and driving iterative delivery.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance as a condition of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience working with or within federal, state, or local government agencies, particularly in FOIA administration, records management, or public records compliance.
  • Working knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C.552), including exemptions, agency request workflows, and processing timelines.
  • Familiarity with government data security frameworks (NIST SP 800-53, FedRAMP, FISMA, CJIS Security Policy).
  • Experience handling government-designated sensitive data (CUI, PII, Law Enforcement Sensitive, or similar).
  • Experience navigating government procurement, contracting, or Authority to Operate (ATO) processes.
  • Experience building or supporting data migration solutions on cloud platforms, with exposure to REST APIs and cloud storage services.
  • Familiarity with FOIA-specific platforms (e.g., FOIAXpress, GovQA, Paladin) and Relativity or RelativityOne.

Pay

The expected salary range for this role is $134,000 to $202,000. The final offered salary will be based on experience, skill set, qualifications, and internal pay equity. This position is eligible for total compensation including a competitive base salary, annual performance bonus, and long-term incentives.

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