CSOSA Principal FOIA Analyst

Grey Street Consulting LLC•Washington, DC

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Grey Street Consulting, LLC (Grey Street), a leading small business provider of operational support services to Federal civilian and defense agencies, is seeking to hire a Principal FOIA Analyst to support our prospective client within the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA). CSOSA has multiple locations in Washington, DC, and this position will be performed on-site, full-time at one of their locations. This position is contingent upon the award.

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years of experience in the application of 5 U.S.C. § 552 (FOIA) and 5 U.S.C. § 552a (Privacy Act);
A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in a field related to Public Administration, Law, Information Management, or Political Science.
Proficiency in technical writing for drafting "Vaughn Indices" and formal determination letters;
Possess knowledge of disclosure laws and the ability to handle complex litigation-related requests.
Proven mastery in the end-to-end FOIA lifecycle, including the technical ability to triage complex requests, track rigorous statutory deadlines, and manage a high-volume caseload. This requires deep familiarity with the FOIA statute, proactive disclosure obligations, and the ability to draft legally defensible interim and final response letters.
Extensive experience in conducting "line-by-line, word-by-word" reviews of sensitive federal records. This includes the expert application of FOIA exemptions and exclusions, the creation of Vaughn Indices for litigation, and the performance of complex redactions while coordinating multi-agency consultations to ensure consistent disclosure practices.
Demonstrated proficiency in administering the Privacy Act of 1974 and OMB Circular A-130, specifically regarding the access and amendment of individual records. Candidates must be able to advise on Systems of Records Notices (SORNs), routine uses, and the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) to ensure information collection and life-cycle management meet federal risk and compliance standards.
Expert-level knowledge of specific agency regulations (such as 41 CFR Part 105-60 or 29 CFR Part 70) and the Federal Records Act (Title 44). This includes the ability to manage the disposition and retention of electronic messages, deliver agency-wide training, and compile high-level metrics for Annual FOIA Reports and Chief FOIA Officer submissions.
Operate a PC and phone in an office environment.
Work in a primarily sedentary position.
Perform some bending, light lifting, and carrying of equipment may be required.
Any additional office equipment that is required by the position.

Responsibilities

Receive, log, and triage FOIA requests; coordinate searches; track statutory time limits and provide status updates; prepare acknowledgment, interim, and final responses.
Analyze responsive records; apply FOIA exemptions/exclusions; perform redactions; draft legal justifications and Vaughn indices; coordinate consultations with program offices and, as appropriate, with other agencies.
Process requests for access/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 (including electronic messages).
Advise on information life-cycle and risk management per OMB Circular A-130 (e.g., 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/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/policies (GSA/DOL procedures).
Coordinate administrative appeals; prepare appeal decisions and litigation support packages; serve as liaison with Office of General Counsel.