FOIA Redaction Analyst

Amentum•McLean, VA

1d•$97,000 - $161,000•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a FOIA Redaction Analyst to support an Intelligence Community customer onsite in McLean, Virginia. The analyst responds to public and official requests to review and release classified or sensitive customer information under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Privacy Act (PA), Executive Order 13526, and applicable Intelligence Community policies and procedures. The role handles complex cases, including litigation and appeals, and conducts Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR) and Automatic Declassification Review (ADR). The analyst coordinates searches, taskings, and document collection across internal Intelligence Community components and external government agencies; validates search adequacy; documents case actions; monitors deadlines and workflow; and prepares accurate, polished correspondence. Following government approval, the analyst submits signed final response letters and closes cases within three business days. The position also includes maintaining case status in government-designated tools, contributing to annual compliance reports, and ensuring information cleared for public release is available for public inspection or downloading when directed by the Government. The position requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance and either a bachelor’s degree with five years of experience or nine or more years of experience without a degree. Compensation is listed at $97,000–$161,000, with actual compensation dependent on several factors. Benefits may vary by employment type, location, and applicable agreements.

Requirements

TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of experience, or at least nine years of experience without a degree.
Demonstrated experience supporting FOIA, PA, MDR, and/or ADR case processing, including coordination, documentation, drafting correspondence, and interacting with requesters.
Ability to review sensitive government records and ensure compliance with disclosure, privacy, and classification requirements.
Excellent written communication skills and ability to produce error-free, professionally formatted documents.
Proficiency with case management tools and document-handling systems.
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to accurately document case actions.

Nice To Haves

Experience with FOIA case management within the Intelligence Community.
Familiarity with FOIA records tracking systems.
Background in legal, paralegal, compliance, or records management disciplines.
Prior experience drafting official correspondence and coordinating with multiple government entities.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.
Experience with IC or ODNI systems.

Responsibilities

Respond to public and official requests to review and release classified or sensitive information under FOIA, the Privacy Act, EO 13526, and applicable IC policies and procedures.
Process complex FOIA cases, including litigation and appeals, applying knowledge of FOIA and PA exemptions and administrative requirements.
Conduct Mandatory Declassification Review and Automatic Declassification Review in accordance with EO 13526.
Coordinate taskings, searches, and document collection across internal IC components and external government agencies.
Validate the adequacy of record searches and ensure case documentation accurately captures relevant facts.
Review case files to ensure required search confirmations, consultations, document reviews, and correspondence are complete and properly documented.
Monitor case progress and deadlines and coordinate workflow with government leads and other stakeholders.
Produce grammatically correct, high-quality work requiring minimal government editing.
Submit signed final response letters and close cases within three business days of government approval.
Track and update case status accurately and promptly using government-designated tools.
Provide inputs to annual compliance reports as directed by the Government.
Ensure information cleared for public release is available for public inspection or copying/downloading when directed by the Government.