Position Overview
Employment Type: Full Time, Mid-Level Department: Information Technology CGS is seeking a FOIA Analyst to join our team supporting the legal mission of a large federal agency. This position will allow candidates to demonstrate expertise in processing FOIA requests, creating FOIA correspondence, and communicating negotiations, among additional relevant tasks. CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the governments most dynamic problems with cutting?edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities. Responsibilities Receive, review, and analyze new and backlogged 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 regarding 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 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
Qualifications
Six (6) 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 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
Desired Experience
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 401(k) Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter) Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays
Equal Opportunity Statement
Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Contact Information
To apply, visit https://cgsfederal.com/join-our-team/ or email info@cgsfederal.com #J-18808-Ljbffr
Employment Type: Full Time, Mid-Level Department: Information Technology CGS is seeking a FOIA Analyst to join our team supporting the legal mission of a large federal agency. This position will allow candidates to demonstrate expertise in processing FOIA requests, creating FOIA correspondence, and communicating negotiations, among additional relevant tasks. CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the governments most dynamic problems with cutting?edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities. Responsibilities Receive, review, and analyze new and backlogged 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 regarding 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 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
Qualifications
Six (6) 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 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
Desired Experience
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 401(k) Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter) Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays
Equal Opportunity Statement
Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Contact Information
To apply, visit https://cgsfederal.com/join-our-team/ or email info@cgsfederal.com #J-18808-Ljbffr