FOIA Analyst

Koniag Government Services • Charleston, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position supports government Freedom of Information Act operations. As key personnel identified by the government, FOIA Analysts ensure transparent and compliant handling of FOIA requests. This position operates Monday through Friday during normal business hours, except on Federal holidays or when government facilities are closed for administrative reasons. The FOIA Analyst will perform comprehensive support for FOIA operations, working with FOIA Officers, POCs, and SMEs.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience
• Three or more years of experience in analytical and administrative support services
• 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
• Active Secret clearance

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Coordinate with components for document review and case management
• Assign and track requests through the appropriate channels
• 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
• 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
• Coordinate with subject matter experts and legal counsel as needed
• Prepare final response packages for signature
• 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

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• paid time off
• paid parental leave
• life and disability insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• commuter benefits
• tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree