Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Analyst

The role

The FOIA Analyst responds to public and official requests for review and release of classified or sensitive customer information. This role involves managing complex cases, developing training, and ensuring compliance with FOIA, PA, and MDR requirements.

What you will do

• Respond to public and official requests for review and release of classified and/or sensitive customer information under FOIA, PA, or E.O. 13526 MDR.
• Respond to complex cases including litigation and appeals.
• Coordinate with subject matter experts for review.
• Develop and deliver training on FOIA and privacy processes and policy.
• Proofread and peer review artifacts from contract staff.
• Document and maintain SOPs for all activities within IRRG.
• Engage with customer and IC Working groups.
• Track and update the status of cases using customer tools.
• Provide inputs to annual compliance reports.
• Draft or review documents for technical correction and edits for Congressional testimony, budget presentations, and issue papers.

Required qualifications

• TS/SCI with Polygraph level clearance
• Bachelor's degree
• 8 or more years' direct experience with FOIA processes and procedures (or 6 years with a master's degree, or 12 years without a degree)
• Prior experience responding to public and official requests for review and release of classified and/or sensitive information under FOIA, PA, or Mandatory Declassification Review
• Experience ensuring information cleared for appropriate release is available for public inspection and/or copying/downloading

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Financial benefits
• Well-being benefits

About the company

ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. They provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis and deliver practical, useful solutions.