Chenega Corporation · 8 hours ago
Sr. FOIA Analyst
UNAVAILABLE, DC, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$90K/yr - $120K/yr
10+ years expChenega Supply Chain Solutions is a company that supports federal agencies in mission-critical areas. The Senior FOIA Analyst is responsible for managing complex FOIA, Privacy Act, and Mandatory Declassification Review requests, providing guidance on compliance and risk assessment.
Information Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Manage complex FOIA, PA, and MDR cases involving multiple offices, interagency equities, or litigation matters
Support efforts to reduce FOIA request backlogs through strategic planning, process optimization, and targeted resource allocation
Serve as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders, coordinating consultations, referrals, and disclosure projects
Lead or support briefings and interagency discussions regarding sensitive information, exemption application, and declassification concerns
Assist in developing reports, studies, or proposals related to information access, backlog reduction, or process improvement initiatives
Mentor and provide guidance to mid-level and junior FOIA specialists, ensuring adherence to quality and procedural standards
Conduct quality assurance and peer reviews of redactions, release determinations, and correspondence to ensure legal defensibility and policy compliance
Identify training needs, develop coaching strategies, and contribute to professional development programs
Serve as acting team lead when necessary, supporting workload management and staff guidance
Provide expert advice to management and staff on FOIA, PA, E.O. 13526, and related disclosure laws
Recommend updates to policies, SOPs, and guidance to reflect evolving information-access standards
Apply advanced understanding of case law, OIP guidance, and agency procedures to complex or ambiguous cases
Support the development of training materials, process documentation, and knowledge-management initiatives related to information access
Prepare program reports, performance metrics, and submissions required under FOIA or agency transparency regulations
Ensure all case actions comply with statutory and agency timeliness and documentation requirements
Maintain proficiency with case management and eDiscovery platforms (e.g., FOIAXpress, Relativity, Adobe Acrobat Pro) to ensure accurate tracking and efficient workflow
Represent the agency in interagency working groups, transparency initiatives, or policy meetings
Provide guidance and briefings to senior officials regarding trends, compliance issues, or interagency coordination challenges
Qualification
Required
Minimum of a Law degree – JD (passed the bar)
10 years of progressively responsible experience in FOIA, PA, MDR, records management, or related information-access programs, of which 3 years must be as a lead analyst
Minimum of one (1) year of FOIA case processing experience
Knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and its amendments
Knowledge of legal interpretations of the FOIA as it affects exemptions and release of documents
Knowledge of reporting requirements under FOIA and the OPEN Government Act
Experience managing or reviewing complex, sensitive, or high-visibility FOIA cases
Strong analytical, organizational, and writing skills, including the ability to draft legally defensible determinations and correspondence
Experience mentoring or conducting peer review of casework
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat Pro, SharePoint, and FOIA/eDiscovery systems (e.g., FOIAXpress, Relativity)
Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines with minimal supervision
Ability to obtain a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) clearance
Preferred
Professional certification (e.g., IAPP, FOIA Professional Certification, PMP, or equivalent)
Experience developing or refining FOIA SOPs, templates, or quality-control procedures
Familiarity with automation or data analytics tools supporting FOIA performance metrics
Experience handling appeals, litigation holds, or interagency consultation cases
Strong interpersonal and client engagement skills, including briefing senior officials
Benefits
Robust employee benefits program
Management engagement
Quality leadership
An atmosphere of teamwork
Recognition for performance
Promotion opportunities
Company
Chenega Corporation
As the most successful Alaska Native village corporation, Chenega figures prominently in the diverse government services contracting marketplace supporting defense, intelligence, and federal civilian customers.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Robb Milne
CFO
Chris Andersen
Chief Development Officer, Military, Intel and Operations Support Strategic Business Unit
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