ProVets Consulting Group, LLC · 4 months ago
FOIA Analyst
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$65K/yr - $75K/yr
5+ years expProVets Consulting Group is seeking an experienced FOIA Analyst to support the processing of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests for the Department of Energy (DOE). The role involves managing FOIA requests, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance processes and reduce backlogs.
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Responsibilities
Process the full range of simple, complex, and time-sensitive FOIA requests in compliance with statutory requirements, DOE regulations, and applicable guidelines
Review and analyze a wide array of incoming FOIA requests to determine the scope of the underlying request, identify applicable legal issues, and assess the applicability of statutory exemptions, particularly Exemption 4
Enter, track, and close FOIA cases in FOIAXpress
Draft and send acknowledgement, interim, and final action letters
Determine requester and fee categories
Locate and obtain responsive records, ensuring proper search certifications
Review and redline responsive records; recommending appropriate exemptions
Conduct redactions and prepare sanitized records for release
Coordinate with subject matter experts, supervisors, General Counsel, Public Affairs, etc. as required by the customer for reviews and approvals
Document all actions and approvals, maintaining comprehensive case notes
Deliver redacted, approved records and correspondence to requesters if requested by the customer
Support DOE staff on FOIA litigation matters as needed
Identify process enhancement opportunities and collaborate on backlog reduction initiatives to improve timeliness and efficiency
Provide timely updates and proactive communication with requesters and stakeholders as required by the customer
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Minimum of five (5) years of experience
Knowledge and understanding of the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. § 552), including all nine statutory exemptions
Demonstrated understanding and experience applying statutory exemptions, particularly FOIA Exemption 4 to records
Strong background in DOE FOIA processes and use of FOIAXpress (or equivalent systems) to collect and manage FOIA requests
Ability to determine responsiveness of records and apply exemptions appropriately
Experience drafting acknowledgement, interim, and final action correspondence
Skilled in reviewing, redacting, and preparing records for release
Strong organizational skills with experience maintaining accurate case notes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with requesters and stakeholders
Previous DOE experience is required
Preferred
Experience supporting FOIA litigation
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously and meet statutory deadlines
Familiarity with federal records management practices
Company
ProVets Consulting Group, LLC
ProVets is an SBA 8(a) Certified, VA CVE Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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Dhavid Cayanan
President & CEO
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