Goldschmitt and Associates (G&A)
Goldschmitt and Associates is searching for a FOIA Analyst I to provide FOIA support for policy and program offices within a government agency.
This position is a hybrid role and requires commuting to the USDT office in Washington, DC twice per week. The anticipated annual salary for this position is up to $70,000, dependent upon experience.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Independently manage and process complex FOIA requests, conduct thorough record searches across various agency systems, evaluating exemptions, and determine appropriate redactions to ensure compliance with FOIA laws and agency policies
Apply legal expertise to interpret FOIA exemptions, including those related to national security, personal privacy, and commercial information, and make informed decisions on disclosure and redaction
Effectively communicate with requesters, agency staff, legal counsel, and other stakeholders to address FOIA inquiries, negotiate the scope of the request, and resolve complex issues
Support required will involve various assistance‑related duties to respond to requests for records, pursuant to the FOIA
Review, organize, and analyze documents for production in response to FOIA requests, including determining responsive records, identifying confidential business information, intra‑agency, pre‑decisional and deliberative information or attorney work product, and personal identifying information
Promote transparency within the government agency by disclosing non‑exempt information directly to requestors and making proactive disclosures of non‑exempt information readily accessible via the government online electronic reading room
Appropriately apply Exemptions 1-7 when responding to FOIA requests
Utilize FOIAXpress to manage and process FOIA requests
Necessary Skills and Knowledge
Strong research and analytical skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with individuals at all organizational levels
Ability to handle multiple tasks within specified deadlines
Minimum Qualifications
Possess at least 1 year of experience working in the FOIA field providing cradle to grave support to, or working directly for, a Government Agency
Possess a working understanding of Exemptions 1-7
Possess prior experience utilizing FOIAXpress to manage and process FOIA requests
Possess the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Possess a Bachelor's degree
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Sales, General Business, and Education
Industries Wireless Services, Telecommunications, and Communications Equipment Manufacturing
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This position is a hybrid role and requires commuting to the USDT office in Washington, DC twice per week. The anticipated annual salary for this position is up to $70,000, dependent upon experience.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Independently manage and process complex FOIA requests, conduct thorough record searches across various agency systems, evaluating exemptions, and determine appropriate redactions to ensure compliance with FOIA laws and agency policies
Apply legal expertise to interpret FOIA exemptions, including those related to national security, personal privacy, and commercial information, and make informed decisions on disclosure and redaction
Effectively communicate with requesters, agency staff, legal counsel, and other stakeholders to address FOIA inquiries, negotiate the scope of the request, and resolve complex issues
Support required will involve various assistance‑related duties to respond to requests for records, pursuant to the FOIA
Review, organize, and analyze documents for production in response to FOIA requests, including determining responsive records, identifying confidential business information, intra‑agency, pre‑decisional and deliberative information or attorney work product, and personal identifying information
Promote transparency within the government agency by disclosing non‑exempt information directly to requestors and making proactive disclosures of non‑exempt information readily accessible via the government online electronic reading room
Appropriately apply Exemptions 1-7 when responding to FOIA requests
Utilize FOIAXpress to manage and process FOIA requests
Necessary Skills and Knowledge
Strong research and analytical skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with individuals at all organizational levels
Ability to handle multiple tasks within specified deadlines
Minimum Qualifications
Possess at least 1 year of experience working in the FOIA field providing cradle to grave support to, or working directly for, a Government Agency
Possess a working understanding of Exemptions 1-7
Possess prior experience utilizing FOIAXpress to manage and process FOIA requests
Possess the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Possess a Bachelor's degree
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Sales, General Business, and Education
Industries Wireless Services, Telecommunications, and Communications Equipment Manufacturing
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