Synertex LLC · 10 hours ago
FOIA Analyst – McLean, VA; Must have an active TS/SCI Clearance with a polygraph, Immediate Hire
McLean, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expSynertex LLC is seeking a FOIA Analyst to work with a Government Intelligence Community client in McLean, VA. The role involves responding to requests for classified information, assisting in litigation support, and ensuring compliance with FOIA regulations.
ConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyMachine LearningSoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Respond to public and official requests for review and release of classified and/or sensitive customer information under the FOIA, PA, or E.O. 13526 Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR). Respond to complex cases, such as those including litigation and appeals, demonstrating extensive knowledge of the FOIA/PA/MDR, all its exemptions and the overall administration of the FOIA/PA/MDR requirements. Support includes determining if a request is a new case, assessing what is needed, coordinating with appropriate organizations for subject matter expert (SME) review, analyzing the adequacy of the responses, consulting with other IC elements for equity reviews, preparing high-quality and error-free documents ready for Government action and artifacts as required by the case, and updating all appropriate trackers, scorecards, and calendars regarding cases
Assist lawyers in litigation support for significant, complex cases. Maintain case databases, organize data, and retrieve documents from databases for trial presentations
Perform general research and support activities to assist attorneys
Develop and deliver training, or review and update current training content on FOIA and privacy processes and policy to customer staff that effectively communicates the responsibilities of ODNI staff, the required processes, and the required artifacts
Drives collaboration and relationship building through the IC counterpart engagement process by enabling the IC engagement plan
Proofread and peer review artifacts from other members of the contract staff. Ensure deliverables are timely, accurate, and error-free
Engage with customer and IC Working groups, such as the IMC and Difficult Issues Forum, as directed by the Government
Using clear and concise language, author, develop, comment on, or update interagency issuances on complex topics. Deliverables may include formal recommendations researched by the Contractor staff and shall be presented to the Government as a peer-reviewed memo or other formal document
Use analytic skills to assess the adequacy of the responses from searches, which shall be presented to the Government
Track and update the status of cases in a timely and accurate manner using customer tools as identified by the Government
Assist the Office of the General Counsel (OGC), the Office of the Inspector General of the IC (ICIG), the customer Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA), the Office of Strategic Communications (StratComm), the National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC), customer Office of Security (OS), customer CLPT Office, Mission Integration (MI), Policy & Capabilities (P&C), Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (OEEO), and other relevant organizations, to ensure customer compliance with all aspects of FOIA/PA/MDR
Draft or review documents for technical correction and edits in the development of Congressional testimony, budget presentations, issue papers and talking points related to FOIA/PA/MDR
Assist Government Leads in assessing capability needs, opportunities, and gaps to help link resources to strategy. Deliverables may include formal recommendations researched by the Contractor staff and shall be presented to the Government as a peer-reviewed memo or other formal document
Assist Government leads in developing venues for creatively addressing complex IC issues that develop shared perspectives and lead to IC commitment to action
In accordance with applicable law and at Government direction, ensure that the ODNI information which has been cleared for public release is available for public inspection and/or copying/downloading
In accordance with applicable law and at Government direction, enable the enforcement of the right of any person to access records, subject to statutory exemptions, for any public or private purpose
In accordance with applicable law and at Government direction, ensure individuals have the ability to amend records of personal identifiable information about themselves
In accordance with applicable law and at Government direction, prohibit access to information about an individual without that individual's knowledge and consent
In support of another IC element, responded to public and official requests for review and release of classified and/or sensitive information under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Privacy (PA), and/or Mandatory Declassification Review; assisted the IC element and other relevant organizations to ensure compliance with all aspects of FOIA and PA; ensured the IC element's information was cleared for appropriate release is available for public inspection and/or copying/downloading
Qualification
Required
Requires a TS/SCI with Polygraph level clearance
Requires experience responding to public and official requests for review and release of classified and/or sensitive information under the FOIA, PA, or Mandatory Declassification Review; experience ensuring information cleared for appropriate release is available for public inspection and/or copying/downloading; enables the enforcement of the right of any person to access records, subject to statutory exemptions, for any public or private purpose
BS/BA+ 3 years of experience required or no degree +9 years of experience
Benefits
Competitive PTO
11 Paid Government Holidays
A 401k with 6% match
A comprehensive list of health care options
Company
Synertex LLC
Synertex LLC is an Enterprise IT and Solutions Development company focusing on machine learning, cloud and big data solutions, cyber security, and CBRN defense (Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear).
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jesse Nielsen
Managing Partner
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