Central Research, Inc. (CRI) is searching for a FOIA Analyst 1 to support a Federal Government contract. This position will have limited supervision, the FOIA Analyst shall review, organize, and analyze documents for production in response to FOIA requests using an eDiscovery platform, including determining responsive records, identifying confidential business information, intra-agency, pre-decisional and deliberative information, or attorney work product, and personally identifying information.

This includes, but not limited to, support for initial FOIA requests, FOIA Appeals and FOIA litigation.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Support the FOIA Intake/Triage process including, but not limited to, correspondence received by:
  • Incoming physical mail.
  • FOIA email inboxes.
  • FOIA fax machines; and
  • Electronic public access request portals
• Scan and prepare mail, initial requests, fingerprint cards and records received from program offices and other government agencies.
• Process all FOIA requests using the government’s request management tracking system.
• Monitor the FOIA and Privacy Office Mainline handling most issues and/or referring matters to the appropriate stakeholder.
• Compile, scan and prepare reports, documents, briefing materials and other correspondence for FOIA executive and management leadership.
• Support the Privacy Appeals and Litigation Intake process.
• Assist with drafting of FOIA guidance, policy, reports, or procedures.
• Assist with special studies of programs, functions, and work processes and present findings, options, and recommendations via briefings, reports, or project papers orally an/or in writing.
• Assist in other duties related to the processing of initial FOIA requests, FOIA Appeals and FOIA litigation to include but not limited to ad hoc research, data pulls, data entry correction projects and update FOIA contact lists.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 4 years of technical experience in processing complex information requests under the FOIA/PA
• 12 years of total work experience
• Proficient use of eDiscovery software and Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Ability to successfully obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Department of Homeland Security experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. § 552), its procedural requirements and application of Privacy Act Exemptions
• Knowledge of The Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. §552a), its procedural requirements and application of Privacy Act Exemptions
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal skills with the ability to interact with individuals at all organizational levels.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks within specified deadlines.
• Proficiency in managing and processing FOIA/PA requests in FOIAXpress/ eDiscovery software systems.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and software (Microsoft Word and Adobe)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EEOC – Know Your Rights Poster.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. It is intended to describe the general nature and work responsibilities of the position. This job description and the duties of this position are subject to change, modification, and addition as deemed necessary by the Company.