Principal FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) Analyst

Diné Development Corporation•Washington, DC

About The Position

In the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA), the Principal FOIA Analyst supports the government program office in administering the agency’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act programs. This role manages disclosure and privacy review processes, advises on information governance and records management, and ensures compliance with all applicable federal regulations. This position is contingent upon contract award.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience applying 5 U.S.C. § 552 (FOIA) and 5 U.S.C. § 552a (Privacy Act).
Proficiency in technical writing for drafting Vaughn Indices and formal determination letters.
Comprehensive knowledge of disclosure laws and ability to handle complex litigation-related requests.
Must be a US citizen with ability to pass a Court Services and Offender Supervision Ganey (CSOSA) background investigation.
Additional background investigations may be required as part of the position requirements.

Responsibilities

Receive, log, and triage FOIA requests; coordinate searches; track statutory time limits; provide status updates; prepare acknowledgment, interim, and final responses.
Analyze responsive records; apply FOIA exemptions and exclusions; perform redactions; draft legal justifications and Vaughn indices; coordinate consultations with program offices and other agencies as appropriate.
Process requests for access or correction to records about individuals; ensure compliance with agency Privacy Act regulations and OMB privacy requirements; advise programs on systems of records and routine uses.
Implement and advise on GSA (41 CFR Part 105-60) and/or DOL (29 CFR Part 70) FOIA procedures, including proactive disclosures, fee schedules, appeals handling, and liaison coordination.
Support creation, maintenance, use, and disposition of federal records consistent with the Federal Records Act (Title 44) and agency records directives; partner with records officials to ensure schedules and retention controls are followed.
Advise on information life cycle and risk management per OMB Circular A‑130, including privacy program, information security, open data, and records management alignment.
Coordinate with program offices and OIRA/OIG on public-facing information collections to ensure burden, necessity, and control numbers are addressed before release.
Develop and deliver FOIA, Privacy, and records training; contribute to internal policy updates and templates; support proactive posting in the FOIA reading room.
Compile annual and quarterly FOIA metrics; support Chief FOIA Officer reports; maintain logs consistent with agency regulations and policies.
Coordinate administrative appeals; prepare appeal decisions and litigation support packages; serve as liaison with the Office of General Counsel.
Other duties as assigned.