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FOIA Analyst I

Goldschmitt and Associates (G&A), Washington, District of Columbia, United States


At Goldschmitt and Associates LLC (G&A), we’re not just another company—we’re a catalyst for innovation and impact, and we’re inviting passionate, forward‑thinking individuals to join us on this journey. Recognized multiple times on the Inc 5000 list of the fastest‑growing companies, G&A is a leader in tech transformation and system modernization for some of the nation’s most important federal agencies.

Our culture is built on creativity and collaboration. We offer flexible schedules, telework options, and an environment where your ideas truly matter. At G&A, you won’t just clock in—you’ll be solving real‑world challenges and working on projects that make a difference in the lives of millions.

Joining our team means becoming part of a vibrant, connected community where innovation thrives, your voice is heard, and your impact is felt. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, a strategic thinker, or a problem‑solver, at G&A, you’ll have the opportunity to level up your career while making a real‑world impact.

If you’re ready to be part of a company that values purpose as much as progress, G&A is the place for you!

Summary Goldschmitt and Associates is searching for a FOIA Analyst I to provide FOIA support for policy and program offices within a government agency.

Hybrid Role This position is a Hybrid role and requires commuting to the USDT office in Washington, DC twice per week.

Salary The anticipated annual salary for this position is up to $70,000, dependent upon experience.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Independently manage and process complex FOIA requests, conductthorough record searches across various agency systems, evaluating exemptions, and determineappropriate redactions to ensure compliance with FOIA laws and agency policies

Apply legal expertise to interpret FOIA exemptions, including those related to national security, personal privacy, and commercial information, and makeinformed decisions on disclosure and redaction

Effectively communicate with requesters, agency staff, legal counsel, and other stakeholders to address FOIA inquiries, negotiate the scope of the request, and resolve complex issues

Support required will involve various assistance-related duties to respond to requests for records, pursuant to the FOIA

Review, organize, and analyze documents for production in response to FOIA requests, including determining responsive records, identifying confidential business information, intra‑agency, pre‑decisional and deliberative information or attorney work product, and personal identifying information

Promote transparency within the government agency by disclosing non‑exempt information directly to requestors and making proactive disclosures of non‑exempt information readily accessible via the government online electronic reading room

Appropriately apply Exemptions 1-7 when responding to FOIA requests

Utilize FOIAXpress to manage and process FOIA requests

Necessary Skills and Knowledge

Strong research and analytical skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with individuals at all organizational levels

Ability to handle multiple tasks within specified deadlines

Minimum Qualifications

Possess at least1 year of experience working in the FOIA field providing cradle to grave support to, or working directly for, a Government Agency

Possess a working understanding of Exemptions 1-7

Possess prior experience utilizing FOIAXpress to manage and process FOIA requests

Possess the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

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