FOIA Analyst

Connexus Hub•Washington, DC, DC

1d•$75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Connexus Hub is building our team of FOIA Analysts in anticipation of a federal contract award to support the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) program in the Washington, DC metro area. If you have a strong track record processing federal FOIA requests and are looking for meaningful, mission-driven work supporting one of the nation’s most recognized agencies, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in analytical and administrative support services, including advanced skill processing records for release under the FOIA
An Associate’s degree or equivalent experience
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat
Hands-on experience with electronic FOIA processing and e-discovery tools (FOIAXpress experience is a strong plus)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills — you can interpret requests, document casework clearly, and coordinate confidently with stakeholders
Ability to obtain and maintain a federal HSPD-12 credential (must be able to pass a federal background investigation)

Nice To Haves

Prior experience supporting a federal FOIA program, especially at a Cabinet-level or high-volume agency
Familiarity with FOIA policies and guidance
Experience handling complex, litigation-sensitive, or expedited FOIA requests
FOIA training or professional certifications

Responsibilities

Receiving, logging, and assigning incoming FOIA requests in FOIAXpress, and issuing acknowledgement letters
Identifying offices, personnel, and park units likely to hold responsive records, then tasking and tracking searches to completion
Guiding and training record custodians on proper search and documentation practices
Determining when a request qualifies for eDiscovery search options
Gathering, organizing, and converting responsive documents (including attachments) to PDF
Reviewing records for responsiveness, applying the appropriate FOIA and Privacy Act exemptions, and redacting protected information
Preparing agency responses that clearly explain the basis for any withholdings
Coordinating with component offices and tracking cases from intake through delivery