First Principles & Concepts ยท 11 hours ago
FOIA Analyst
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expFirst Principles & Concepts (FP&C) 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 process efficiency.
Management Consulting
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
Experience supporting FOIA litigation
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously and meet statutory deadlines
Familiarity with federal records management practices
Benefits
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Group Life, Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance
401K with company match
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Supplemental Benefits
Company
First Principles & Concepts
FP&C is a SBA-Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that specializes in developing innovative, efficient, and strategic solutions for the Healthcare, Energy, and Transportation industries.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Charles Hargett
President/CEO
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