FOIA Consultant III (Government Compliance)

TL;DR

FOIA Consultant III (Government Compliance): Providing expert-level support in the review, analysis, redaction, and release of responsive records with an accent on statutory compliance and team leadership. Focus on overseeing FOIA staff, managing complex disclosure requests, and ensuring accuracy in accordance with federal regulations.

Location: Remote (Must be based in the US, associated with Bethesda, MD)

Salary: $123,000 - $133,000

Company

hirify.global (AST) is a federal facilities contractor providing agile and innovative information technology solutions to government customers.

What you will do

• Lead and mentor FOIA staff, coordinating daily task assignments and monitoring workloads to ensure timely completion of requests.
• Review FOIA requests to determine appropriate actions and ensure strict adherence to statutory response deadlines.
• Conduct detailed analysis and apply FOIA and Privacy Act exemptions to prepare records for redaction and release.
• Draft professional correspondence and act as a key liaison between requesters, stakeholders, and internal program offices.
• Ensure all team outputs comply with FOIA, the Privacy Act, the E-Gov Act, and agency-specific guidance.
• Maintain accurate records in FOIA tracking systems and support reporting for program leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Regulatory Affairs, Legal Studies, Information Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in FOIA processing, disclosure review, or information management.
• Proven experience in a senior or lead FOIA role, supervising or mentoring other staff.
• Strong working knowledge of FOIA statutes, the Privacy Act, and related case law.
• Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Pro and electronic redaction software.
• Must be based in the United States.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement options and life insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for regular full-time and part-time employees.
• Supportive work environment committed to innovation and diversity.