CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)
Senior FOIA Analyst
CGS Federal (Contact Government Services), Albany, New York, United States
Overview
CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) is seeking a Senior FOIA Analyst to join our team supporting the legal mission of a large federal agency. This position involves processing FOIA requests, drafting FOIA correspondence, and negotiating with stakeholders, among other related tasks.
Base pay range: $84,177.60/yr - $121,589.87/yr. This range is provided by CGS Federal (Contact Government Services). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Responsibilities
Receive, review, and analyze new and backlogged Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests
Intake incoming requests and prepare FOIA request folders
Enter request data in the FOIA tracking database
Draft response letters and other FOIA correspondence
Communicate and initiate negotiations with requesters, FOIA staff, sponsors (or regulated industry representatives), and contractors pertaining to records requested and associated information to be released
Serve as a liaison with requesters, and on rare occasions, other agencies and appellants, regarding records that may involve more than one agency component/office
Coordinate searches for responsive documents and identify duplicate records
Review program records for responsiveness and offer release determinations
Ensure released materials do not contain information exempted under the applicable exemptions
Qualifications
Three (3) years of experience processing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests
Demonstrated knowledge of FOIA rules and regulations; specifically applying exemptions B(4), B(5), and B(6)
Experience redacting records with trade secrets and confidential commercial information
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
Ability to work independently
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to obtain a government security clearance
Preferred
Prior federal government experience is valued
Experience with FOIA tools like FOIA EXPRESS
Experience using SecureRelease
Active security clearance preferred
About CGS and Benefits CGS offers an environment that supports professional growth and collaboration. We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Health, Dental, and Vision
Life Insurance
401k
Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
Paid Time Off and observed holidays
Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
For more information, visit https://cgsfederal.com or contact: info@cgsfederal.com
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Base pay range: $84,177.60/yr - $121,589.87/yr. This range is provided by CGS Federal (Contact Government Services). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Responsibilities
Receive, review, and analyze new and backlogged Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests
Intake incoming requests and prepare FOIA request folders
Enter request data in the FOIA tracking database
Draft response letters and other FOIA correspondence
Communicate and initiate negotiations with requesters, FOIA staff, sponsors (or regulated industry representatives), and contractors pertaining to records requested and associated information to be released
Serve as a liaison with requesters, and on rare occasions, other agencies and appellants, regarding records that may involve more than one agency component/office
Coordinate searches for responsive documents and identify duplicate records
Review program records for responsiveness and offer release determinations
Ensure released materials do not contain information exempted under the applicable exemptions
Qualifications
Three (3) years of experience processing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests
Demonstrated knowledge of FOIA rules and regulations; specifically applying exemptions B(4), B(5), and B(6)
Experience redacting records with trade secrets and confidential commercial information
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
Ability to work independently
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to obtain a government security clearance
Preferred
Prior federal government experience is valued
Experience with FOIA tools like FOIA EXPRESS
Experience using SecureRelease
Active security clearance preferred
About CGS and Benefits CGS offers an environment that supports professional growth and collaboration. We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Health, Dental, and Vision
Life Insurance
401k
Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
Paid Time Off and observed holidays
Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
For more information, visit https://cgsfederal.com or contact: info@cgsfederal.com
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