Junior FOIA Analyst

Job Location:

Vienna, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Summary
Savan is seeking full-time and part-time Junior FOIA Analyststo support a federal agencys FOIA program in addressing a significant backlog of FOIA requests. This entry-level role involves performing a variety of FOIA processing and administrative tasks in support of an agency that delivers public-facing services through grants and direct assistance resulting in a high volume of FOIA requests.

Role Responsibilities:

Receives reviews logs and tracks incoming FOIA requests in agency FOIA case management systems.
Assistsin conducting searches for responsive records across agency programs and electronic systems.
Reviews documents for completeness accuracy and responsiveness.
Applies established FOIA exemptions and markings following agency guidance and senior analyst review.
Organizes and maintains FOIA case files to ensure accuracy consistency and audit readiness.
Prepares draft acknowledgment letters interim responses final responses and routine correspondence.
Monitors statutory deadlines and independently tracks assigned cases to ensuretimelyprocessing.
Entersandmaintainsaccuratedata in FOIA tracking systems spreadsheets and reports.
Handles sensitive confidential and personally identifiable information (PII)in accordance withfederal regulations.
Identifiesdiscrepancies missing information or potential issues and proactively elevates them to senior staff.
Assists with FOIA metrics reporting and administrative support asrequired.

Qualifications and Requirements:

BA/BSdegree withaminimum3yearsrelevant 7yearsexperienceorAssociates Degreeand 5yearsexperienceare alsoacceptable.
Expertisein FOIA processingwith the ability to analyze information and apply FOIA guidelines to routine requests.
Experience using automated toolsand case management systems such asSecure Release andFOIAXpress.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to review records for accuracy consistency and compliance.
Highly organized and able to manage multiple cases deadlines and priorities simultaneously.
Self-starterwhodemonstratesinitiative accountability and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to interact independently with government clients and stakeholders.
Excellent written and verbal communication skillsappropriateforformal government correspondence.

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) and basic understanding of FOIA exemptions and timelines
Prior experience supporting FOIA Privacy Act records management legal or compliance program within a federal government environment.

Work Location and Schedule
Remote/ Washington DC

Application Process
Submit your application to the link on this selected for interviews will be notified by email or phone.

Compensation
Savan believes in offering fair and competitive compensation to all employees. Our salary structures are based on industry standards market conditions and the specific demands of each role. Salary determination for potential new employees is influenced by a combination of factors including years of experience educational qualifications specialized skills and expertise relevant to the job complexity and scope of the roles responsibilities internal salary structures as well as the geographic location of the job. Salary history will not be used in compensation decisions

EOE including disability and veterans.
Savan is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a workplace free of discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy) gender identity and sexual orientation national origin age (40 or older) marital status disability genetic information status as a protected veteran or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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Required Experience:

Junior IC

Position SummarySavan is seeking full-time and part-time Junior FOIA Analyststo support a federal agencys FOIA program in addressing a significant backlog of FOIA requests. This entry-level role involves performing a variety of FOIA processing and administrative tasks in support of an agency that de...

Role Responsibilities:

Receives reviews logs and tracks incoming FOIA requests in agency FOIA case management systems.
Assistsin conducting searches for responsive records across agency programs and electronic systems.
Reviews documents for completeness accuracy and responsiveness.
Applies established FOIA exemptions and markings following agency guidance and senior analyst review.
Organizes and maintains FOIA case files to ensure accuracy consistency and audit readiness.
Prepares draft acknowledgment letters interim responses final responses and routine correspondence.
Monitors statutory deadlines and independently tracks assigned cases to ensuretimelyprocessing.
Entersandmaintainsaccuratedata in FOIA tracking systems spreadsheets and reports.
Handles sensitive confidential and personally identifiable information (PII)in accordance withfederal regulations.
Identifiesdiscrepancies missing information or potential issues and proactively elevates them to senior staff.
Assists with FOIA metrics reporting and administrative support asrequired.

Qualifications and Requirements:

BA/BSdegree withaminimum3yearsrelevant 7yearsexperienceorAssociates Degreeand 5yearsexperienceare alsoacceptable.
Expertisein FOIA processingwith the ability to analyze information and apply FOIA guidelines to routine requests.
Experience using automated toolsand case management systems such asSecure Release andFOIAXpress.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to review records for accuracy consistency and compliance.
Highly organized and able to manage multiple cases deadlines and priorities simultaneously.
Self-starterwhodemonstratesinitiative accountability and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to interact independently with government clients and stakeholders.
Excellent written and verbal communication skillsappropriateforformal government correspondence.

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) and basic understanding of FOIA exemptions and timelines
Prior experience supporting FOIA Privacy Act records management legal or compliance program within a federal government environment.