Senior Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Specialist

DarkStar Intelligence LLC • McLean, VA

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About The Position

DarkStar Intelligence is seeking a Senior Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Specialist to support Task 3 functions within the General Services Administration (GSA). The Specialist will coordinate all FOIA program activities, ensuring full compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. This position requires exceptional judgment in handling sensitive and classified materials, in-depth knowledge of FOIA exemptions, and a proven record of managing high-volume, complex requests in secure environments.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance with current CI Polygraph required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Law, Communications, or Political Science.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience processing and managing FOIA requests.
• Extensive knowledge of FOIA regulations, Privacy Act requirements, and federal records management policies.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing, redacting, and releasing classified or sensitive materials.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills with attention to detail and accuracy.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience supporting GSA or other federal agencies with complex FOIA programs.
• Proficiency with electronic redaction tools, FOIA management systems, and e-discovery platforms.
• Experience mentoring or supervising FOIA analysts or administrative staff.

Responsibilities

• Process, track, and respond to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests for access to government records held by GSA.
• Conduct research and document review to identify responsive materials, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with FOIA, Privacy Act, and related statutes.
• Coordinate with program offices, legal counsel, and leadership to ensure proper application of exemptions and redactions prior to release.
• Manage FOIA correspondence and maintain communication with requesters regarding status, fees, and timelines.
• Develop and refine standard operating procedures, templates, and workflows for FOIA processing and reporting.
• Prepare reports, summaries, and performance metrics for leadership and oversight entities.

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Income Protection: Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Retirement Planning: 401(k) plan with employer contributions
• Work-Life Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and legal services
• Paid Leave: Generous PTO, 11 paid federal holidays, and one floating holiday
• Voluntary Benefits: LegalShield and IDShield, Whole life, accident, and critical care coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees