Journeyman Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Analyst

Novel Applications of Vital Information•Bethesda, MD

10d•Onsite

About The Position

NAOVI (Novel Applications, Inc.) is seeking a Journeyman Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Analyst to assist the government with responding to public and official requests for review and release of classified and/or sensitive agency information under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Privacy Act (PA), Executive Order (EO) 13526 (Classified National Security Information), and appropriate IC policies and procedures. This role involves handling complex cases, including FOIA litigation and appeals, and conducting Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR) and Automatic Declassification Review (ADR). The analyst will coordinate taskings, searches, and document collection across various agencies, validate search adequacy, and ensure all case documentation is accurate and complete. The position requires monitoring case progress to meet deadlines, providing high-quality, error-free work, and submitting final response letters. The analyst will also track case statuses, provide inputs for annual reports, and ensure publicly releasable information is made available.

Requirements

Must currently possess an Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph security clearance.
BS/BA + 5 years of FOIA experience required, or 9+ years of FOIA experience with no degree.
Demonstrated experience supporting FOIA, PA, MDR, and/or ADR case processing, including coordination, documentation, drafting correspondence, and interacting with requesters.
Strong ability to review sensitive government records and ensure compliance with disclosure, privacy, and classification requirements.
Excellent written communication skills, with a proven ability to produce error-free, professionally formatted documents.
Proficiency with case management tools and document-handling systems.

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 agency systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

Respond to public and official requests for review and release of classified and/or sensitive agency information under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Privacy Act (PA), Executive Order (EO) 13526 (Classified National Security Information), and appropriate IC policies and procedures.
Respond to complex cases, such as those including FOIA litigation and FOIA appeals, demonstrating extensive knowledge of the FOIA and PA exemptions and administrative requirements.
Conduct Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR) and Automatic Declassification Review (ADR) in accordance with EO 13526.
Coordinate taskings, searches, and document collection activities across internal IC agency components and external government agencies.
Validate adequacy of record searches and ensure all relevant facts are accurately captured in case documentation.
Conduct thorough review of case files to ensure all required actions such as search confirmations, consultations, document reviews, and correspondence, are complete and properly documented.
Monitor case progress to ensure compliance with all deadlines and coordinate workflow with government leaders and other stakeholders.
Provide high-quality, grammatically error-free work requiring minimal government editing.
Submit signed final response letters to requesters and close cases within three business days of government approval.
Track and update the status of cases in a timely and accurate manner using agency tools as identified by the Government.
Provide inputs to annual compliance reports as directed by the Government.
Ensure that the agency’s information which has been cleared for public release is available for public inspection and/or copying/downloading.