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CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)

Senior FOIA Analyst

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services), New York, New York, us, 10261

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Overview

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) is seeking a Senior FOIA Analyst to join our Information Technology team, supporting the legal mission of a large federal agency. This role focuses on processing FOIA requests, drafting correspondence, and conducting negotiations with requesters and stakeholders. Base pay range: $84,177.60/yr - $121,589.87/yr. Employment Type: Full Time, Mid-Level. Department: Information Technology. 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 FOIA requests Demonstrated experience and 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 qualifications

Prior federal government experience is valued Experience with FOIA tools like FOIA EXPRESS Experience using SecureRelease Active security clearance preferred Benefits

CGS offers a comprehensive benefits package and values honesty, professionalism, and quality work. We provide access to a range of benefits to support our employees. Health, Dental, and Vision Life Insurance 401k Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter) Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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