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HeiTech Services, LLC · 4 hours ago

Senior FOIA Analyst / Team Lead

HeiTech Services, LLC is seeking a Senior FOIA Analyst / Team Lead to perform advanced FOIA processing and provide subject matter guidance to the team. The role involves complex case handling, exemption accuracy, mentoring junior analysts, and ensuring compliance with government regulations.

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Responsibilities

Process complex FOIA requests across simple, complex, expedited, and backlogged tracks in the VA eFOIA system
Apply exemptions and redactions with expert-level accuracy, document rationale clearly for Government review
Mentor and coach junior and journeyman analysts; resolve processing discrepancies and standardize best practices
Support rolling release execution and tracking (weekly page production standards, reconciliation, and handoff for Government approval)
Draft high-quality correspondence (acknowledgments, clarifications, fee determinations, adverse determinations with appellate rights, and other required notices)
Support DOJ reporting deliverables as needed (data validation, narrative inputs, and review)

Qualification

FOIA request processingFOIA exemptions masteryDOJ reporting requirementsTrainingAnalytical skillsMentoringCommunication skillsRedaction tools proficiencyLarge-document review workflowsTeamworkCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree (or additional FOIA experience may substitute, per contract expectations)
3+ years successful FOIA request processing within the last 48 months
Demonstrated mastery of FOIA exemptions, DOJ OIP guidance, and FOIA legislation (including fee/expedited processing requirements)
Demonstrated ability to mentor, train, and guide staff and to identify potential harm/sensitivity risks in proposed releases
Strong analytical and communication skills with an emphasis on teamwork and collaboration
Comprehensive knowledge of DOJ reporting requirements and proper submission procedures
Must be local to DMV. Primarily remote with occasional on sites in DC
Must be able to obtain VA access (background investigation) and a PIV badge; must sign NDA

Preferred

FOIA-related training preferred
Experience producing DOJ OIP reports or agency FOIA annual reports
Advanced proficiency with redaction tools and large-document review workflows
Experience supporting litigation-related FOIA searches and record sets (drafting, indexing, and production support)

Company

HeiTech Services, LLC

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HeiTech Services delivers secure, scalable data processing and information governance solutions guided by our core values of Honor, Excellence and Innovation.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Anthony R. Burton
CEO
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Heidi Gerding
President/CEO
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