Senior FOIA Analyst
$84177.6/y-$121589.87/y
CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)a day ago
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Summary
CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) is seeking a Senior FOIA Analyst to join their team in Chicago, IL. The role involves processing FOIA requests, creating correspondence, and managing negotiations for a large federal agency.
About the Role
As a Senior FOIA Analyst, you will be responsible for receiving, reviewing, and analyzing FOIA requests, preparing request folders, entering data into the FOIA tracking database, drafting response letters, and communicating with requesters and other stakeholders. You will also coordinate document searches, review records for responsiveness, and ensure compliance with applicable exemptions.
About You
Required:
- Three (3) 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.
Preferred:
- Prior federal government experience.
- Experience with FOIA tools like FOIA EXPRESS.
- Experience using SecureRelease.
- Active security clearance.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
- Life Insurance.
- 401k plan.
- Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter).
- Paid Time Off and observance of State/Federal Holidays.
CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)
Contact Government Services 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 your specific needs. We are committed to solving your most challenging, dynamic problems. Our team will bring technical expertise, and an empathy to public service that will demonstrate we care as much about your agencies success as you do.
Chicago, IL