FOIA Analyst

IQUASAR LLC• Fort Meade, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The FOIA Analyst will provide comprehensive support for the CLIENT Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Program, ensuring all activities comply with 5 U.S.C. § 552, DoD Manual 5400.07, and other relevant federal regulations and agency policies. This role involves managing and processing approximately 40 FOIA requests per month from initial receipt to final disposition, including logging, tracking, and acknowledging requests within statutory timelines. The analyst will conduct thorough searches for records, analyze and review responsive records to identify exempt information, apply redactions, and draft response letters for government review. Maintaining the official FOIA case file and a detailed tracking log is crucial, as is preparing a Monthly FOIA Status Report.

Requirements

Deep operational knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. § 552) and DoD Manual 5400.07.
Proven experience identifying FOIA exemptions and applying proper document redactions securely.
Experience conducting thorough record searches across enterprise electronic systems and offices.
Strong written communication skills required for drafting formal response letters (e.g., release determinations, fee communications).
Must hold an active Secret clearance and be a U.S. Citizen.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive support for the CLIENT Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Program, ensuring all activities comply with 5 U.S.C. § 552, DoD Manual 5400.07, and other relevant federal regulations and agency policies.
Manage and process approximately 40 FOIA requests per month from initial receipt to final disposition, including logging, tracking, and acknowledging requests within statutory timelines.
Conduct thorough and well-documented searches for records responsive to FOIA requests across various agency offices and electronic systems.
Analyze and conduct first-level reviews of responsive records to identify information exempt from release under FOIA exemptions, and apply redactions to records as appropriate.
Draft response letters for Government review and final signature, including final release determinations, "no records" responses, and fee-related communications.
Maintain the official FOIA case file and a detailed tracking log or database for all requests, documenting key actions and timelines for reporting and compliance purposes.
Prepare and deliver a Monthly FOIA Status Report detailing request volume, processing times, backlog status, and other key metrics.