CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) ยท 4 months ago
FOIA Analyst
Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$45K/yr - $65K/yr
3+ years expCGS Federal is seeking a FOIA Analyst to support the legal mission of a large federal agency. The role involves processing FOIA requests, creating correspondence, and engaging in negotiations related to information requests.
ConsultingInformation TechnologyLegalProfessional ServicesProject ManagementSoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance Required
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 (1) 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
Qualification
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
Atleast an Associate's Level Degree
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 is valued
Experience with FOIA tools like FOIA EXPRESS
Experience using SecureRelease
Active security clearance preferred
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
Company
CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)
Contact Government Services strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Anthony Miller
Partner, President of Operations
Brian York
Partner, President of Strategy
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