Senior FOIA Analyst
Budget / Salary$73,000–88,000
TypeFull-time job
LocationUnited States
Posted2 hours ago
Title: Senior FOIA Analyst
Location: Remote / Virtual
Schedule: Full-time
Salary: $73,000-$88,000, commensurate with experience
KMRG, LLC (KMRG) is a federal services company that hires talented professionals to support Government agencies and the communities they serve. We are hiring a Senior FOIA Analyst to support the U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid (FSA).
In this role, you will process Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), FOIA Appeals, and Privacy Act requests; apply FOIA exemptions and redactions; prepare response correspondence; maintain cases in FOIA Xpress; and provide regulatory and analytical support to FSA.
This position is a strong fit for an experienced FOIA professional who can independently handle complex requests, make sound disclosure determinations, and work accurately in a deadline-driven environment with minimal oversight.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Apply today!
RESPONSIBILITIES
FOIA & Privacy Act Request Processing
Review, analyze, and process incoming FOIA and Privacy Act requests
Participate in intake activities and assess requests for appropriate processing
Enter FOIA requests and related correspondence accurately into FOIA Xpress and FSA tracking systems
Coordinate with Department program offices to obtain responsive records and address request issues
Communicate with requesters regarding scope, cost, identity certification, and other processing matters
Track cases and complete required actions within statutory, regulatory, and Department timeframes
Support efforts to reduce the number of pending FOIA and Privacy Act requests
Maintain complete and accurate case documentation throughout the request lifecycle
Disclosure Review, Redactions & Responses
Review responsive records and determine the appropriate treatment under FOIA and Privacy Act requirements
Apply redactions using expert knowledge of the nine FOIA exemptions
Process complex FOIA requests requiring careful analysis and disclosure determinations
Prepare interim and final response letters and memoranda for signature, as appropriate
Apply controlling case law, Department policy, regulations, procedures, and guidance to disclosure decisions
Coordinate with appropriate Department personnel when legal, policy, or program input is needed
FOIA Appeals
Process FOIA Appeals in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
Review case records, prior determinations, responsive documents, and exemption applications
Provide accurate analytical support for appeal review and resolution
Maintain appeal documentation and related correspondence in applicable case-management systems
Support timely completion of appeal actions and required follow-up
Identify issues requiring additional review or coordination
FOIA Xpress & Case-Management Support
Use FOIA Xpress to process, track, document, and report FOIA and Privacy Act activity
Maintain accurate request data, case actions, correspondence, and status information
Use FSA's internal FOIA Integrity Management System (FIMS) and other workflow tools as required
Quickly learn and use internally developed systems supporting FOIA processing
Recommend modified or new operational approaches, including improvements involving FOIA Xpress
Support accurate management, tracking, and reporting of FOIA workload
Regulatory Guidance & Analytical Support
Provide technical guidance on FOIA and Privacy Act laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidance
Analyze factual information, evaluate significant factors, and solve complex processing problems
Review options and provide recommendations regarding procedures, strategies, resources, and ongoing activities
Aggregate and analyze data to support comparisons, reporting, and management decisions
Provide subject-matter expertise to FSA FOIA management and internal stakeholders
Support Department compliance with Federal information-management and privacy requirements
Communication & Quality
Communicate professionally with FSA personnel, Department offices, requesters, and other stakeholders
Keep the COR and FSA FOIA management informed of progress and issues affecting performance
Prepare complete, correct, timely, and easy-to-understand written work products
Use Department formats, terminology, and procedures when preparing deliverables
Incorporate feedback and correct identified errors promptly
Manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and required response timelines
Program Support
Support analytical reporting and other FOIA program activities assigned by FSA management
Prepare Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and related work products as required
Maintain documents in appropriate locations so they are accessible to authorized staff
Protect sensitive, privacy-related, and Government information handled during performance
Perform quality checks on case data, correspondence, redactions, and deliverables
Work independently at a high-performance level with minimal input from program leadership
Be prepared to begin performance immediately after award
Perform related FOIA and Privacy Act support duties within the scope of the position
REQUIRED BACKGROUND
Bachelor's degree
Minimum of 3 years of Federal service or equivalent public/private-sector experience managing and/or responding to FOIA/Privacy Act requests
Demonstrated expertise using and applying the major FOIA exemptions
Experience processing complex FOIA requests
Expert knowledge and application of FOIA and Privacy Act laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidance
Expert-level experience using FOIA Xpress and related technologies
Experience processing FOIA Appeals
Experience reviewing responsive records and applying appropriate redactions
Ability to work independently at a high-performance level with minimal supervision
Strong written and verbal communication skills
PREFERRED BACKGROUND
Federal agency FOIA and Privacy Act processing experience
Experience preparing interim and final FOIA response letters and memoranda
Experience coordinating responsive-record searches with multiple program offices or stakeholders
Experience applying FOIA case law and Department or agency policy to disclosure determinations
Experience with FOIA reporting, workload analysis, or case-management data
Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and related office tools
Experience learning or using internal FOIA workflow, tracking, or reporting systems
LOCATION Work may be performed virtually or in accordance with Department of Education policies
TRAVELTravel is not required
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
Applicants will be subject to Department contractor security vetting and background investigation requirements
Employment is contingent on final Government approval and successful completion of applicable requirements
CLIENTU.S. Department of Education
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATIONEmployment Classification Eligibility — Exempt
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KMRG, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital or civil partnership status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, maternity status, political affiliation, military or veteran status, genetic information, traits historically associated with race, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and/or local law.
Other Considerations. Applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 100% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 100% of the time.
Originally posted on Himalayas
Location: Remote / Virtual
Schedule: Full-time
Salary: $73,000-$88,000, commensurate with experience
KMRG, LLC (KMRG) is a federal services company that hires talented professionals to support Government agencies and the communities they serve. We are hiring a Senior FOIA Analyst to support the U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid (FSA).
In this role, you will process Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), FOIA Appeals, and Privacy Act requests; apply FOIA exemptions and redactions; prepare response correspondence; maintain cases in FOIA Xpress; and provide regulatory and analytical support to FSA.
This position is a strong fit for an experienced FOIA professional who can independently handle complex requests, make sound disclosure determinations, and work accurately in a deadline-driven environment with minimal oversight.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Apply today!
RESPONSIBILITIES
FOIA & Privacy Act Request Processing
Review, analyze, and process incoming FOIA and Privacy Act requests
Participate in intake activities and assess requests for appropriate processing
Enter FOIA requests and related correspondence accurately into FOIA Xpress and FSA tracking systems
Coordinate with Department program offices to obtain responsive records and address request issues
Communicate with requesters regarding scope, cost, identity certification, and other processing matters
Track cases and complete required actions within statutory, regulatory, and Department timeframes
Support efforts to reduce the number of pending FOIA and Privacy Act requests
Maintain complete and accurate case documentation throughout the request lifecycle
Disclosure Review, Redactions & Responses
Review responsive records and determine the appropriate treatment under FOIA and Privacy Act requirements
Apply redactions using expert knowledge of the nine FOIA exemptions
Process complex FOIA requests requiring careful analysis and disclosure determinations
Prepare interim and final response letters and memoranda for signature, as appropriate
Apply controlling case law, Department policy, regulations, procedures, and guidance to disclosure decisions
Coordinate with appropriate Department personnel when legal, policy, or program input is needed
FOIA Appeals
Process FOIA Appeals in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
Review case records, prior determinations, responsive documents, and exemption applications
Provide accurate analytical support for appeal review and resolution
Maintain appeal documentation and related correspondence in applicable case-management systems
Support timely completion of appeal actions and required follow-up
Identify issues requiring additional review or coordination
FOIA Xpress & Case-Management Support
Use FOIA Xpress to process, track, document, and report FOIA and Privacy Act activity
Maintain accurate request data, case actions, correspondence, and status information
Use FSA's internal FOIA Integrity Management System (FIMS) and other workflow tools as required
Quickly learn and use internally developed systems supporting FOIA processing
Recommend modified or new operational approaches, including improvements involving FOIA Xpress
Support accurate management, tracking, and reporting of FOIA workload
Regulatory Guidance & Analytical Support
Provide technical guidance on FOIA and Privacy Act laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidance
Analyze factual information, evaluate significant factors, and solve complex processing problems
Review options and provide recommendations regarding procedures, strategies, resources, and ongoing activities
Aggregate and analyze data to support comparisons, reporting, and management decisions
Provide subject-matter expertise to FSA FOIA management and internal stakeholders
Support Department compliance with Federal information-management and privacy requirements
Communication & Quality
Communicate professionally with FSA personnel, Department offices, requesters, and other stakeholders
Keep the COR and FSA FOIA management informed of progress and issues affecting performance
Prepare complete, correct, timely, and easy-to-understand written work products
Use Department formats, terminology, and procedures when preparing deliverables
Incorporate feedback and correct identified errors promptly
Manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and required response timelines
Program Support
Support analytical reporting and other FOIA program activities assigned by FSA management
Prepare Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and related work products as required
Maintain documents in appropriate locations so they are accessible to authorized staff
Protect sensitive, privacy-related, and Government information handled during performance
Perform quality checks on case data, correspondence, redactions, and deliverables
Work independently at a high-performance level with minimal input from program leadership
Be prepared to begin performance immediately after award
Perform related FOIA and Privacy Act support duties within the scope of the position
REQUIRED BACKGROUND
Bachelor's degree
Minimum of 3 years of Federal service or equivalent public/private-sector experience managing and/or responding to FOIA/Privacy Act requests
Demonstrated expertise using and applying the major FOIA exemptions
Experience processing complex FOIA requests
Expert knowledge and application of FOIA and Privacy Act laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidance
Expert-level experience using FOIA Xpress and related technologies
Experience processing FOIA Appeals
Experience reviewing responsive records and applying appropriate redactions
Ability to work independently at a high-performance level with minimal supervision
Strong written and verbal communication skills
PREFERRED BACKGROUND
Federal agency FOIA and Privacy Act processing experience
Experience preparing interim and final FOIA response letters and memoranda
Experience coordinating responsive-record searches with multiple program offices or stakeholders
Experience applying FOIA case law and Department or agency policy to disclosure determinations
Experience with FOIA reporting, workload analysis, or case-management data
Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and related office tools
Experience learning or using internal FOIA workflow, tracking, or reporting systems
LOCATION Work may be performed virtually or in accordance with Department of Education policies
TRAVELTravel is not required
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
Applicants will be subject to Department contractor security vetting and background investigation requirements
Employment is contingent on final Government approval and successful completion of applicable requirements
CLIENTU.S. Department of Education
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATIONEmployment Classification Eligibility — Exempt
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KMRG, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital or civil partnership status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, maternity status, political affiliation, military or veteran status, genetic information, traits historically associated with race, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and/or local law.
Other Considerations. Applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 100% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 100% of the time.
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