FOIA Analyst

TL;DR

FOIA Analyst (Legal/Government): Processing and managing Freedom of Information Act requests for a federal agency with an accent on regulatory compliance, redaction of sensitive information, and stakeholder negotiation. Focus on analyzing complex requests, drafting formal correspondence, and ensuring adherence to legal exemptions.

Location: Must be based in the United States (Washington, DC / Arlington, VA / Remote)

Salary: $75,000–$125,000 per year

Company

hirify.global provides specialized technical and human resource solutions to support the mission-critical needs of government agencies.

What you will do

• Receive, review, and analyze new and backlogged FOIA requests.
• Enter request data into the tracking database and prepare case folders.
• Draft response letters and official FOIA correspondence.
• Initiate negotiations with requesters, agency staff, and industry representatives regarding record releases.
• Coordinate document searches and identify duplicate records.
• Review program records for responsiveness and apply appropriate legal exemptions.

Requirements

• Six years of experience processing FOIA requests.
• Demonstrated knowledge of FOIA rules and regulations, specifically exemptions b(4), b(5), and b(6).
• Experience redacting trade secrets and confidential commercial information.
• Ability to obtain a government security clearance.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Nice to have

• Prior federal government experience.
• Experience with FOIA EXPRESS or SecureRelease tools.
• Active government security clearance.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health, dependent care, and commuting.
• Paid Time Off and observance of federal holidays.
• Supportive environment focused on professional growth and learning.