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CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)

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 FOIA Analyst to join our team supporting the legal mission of a large federal agency. This position involves processing FOIA requests, creating FOIA correspondence, negotiating with requesters and other parties, and related tasks. CGS aims to solve government challenges with cutting-edge technology and offers opportunities for professional growth.

Base pay range $75,000.00/yr - $125,000.00/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

Six (6) years of experience processing Freedom of Information Act (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

Ideal/Preferred

Prior federal government experience is valued

Experience with FOIA tools like FOIA EXPRESS

Experience using SecureRelease

Active security clearance preferred

Our Commitment Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our client’s needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems. We value honesty, professionalism, and quality work.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)

Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays

EEO Statement 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.

How to apply Email: info@cgsfederal.com

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