Senior FOIA Analyst/Team Lead
Le'Fant Llc, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Le’fant is a rapidly growing CVE Certified, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business specializing in management consulting for the federal government. Our compensation and benefits plans are designed to attract and retain the industry's best talent to provide the highest quality services to the Federal Government. We offer 40lK matching, customized health plans, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, an incentives program to recognize exceptional behavior and competitive base salaries. We hire the best to provide the best service.
Le’Fant is seeking a Senior FOIA Analyst to lead advanced FOIA processing and ensure high-quality, compliant releases. This role provides expert-level review of complex records, applies FOIA exemptions with precision, mentors junior and mid-level analysts, and supports program-wide quality assurance. The Senior FOIA Analyst ensures consistency, identifies potential risks or harm, and contributes to the overall effectiveness and compliance of the FOIA program.
Demonstrated expert-level application of FOIA exemptions, including harm analysis and discretionary release considerations in accordance with DOJ Office of Information Policy (OIP) guidance.
Proven experience reviewing complex records and applying exemptions for final release determinations with minimal oversight.
Ability to conduct second-level or quality assurance reviews to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance in FOIA responses.
Experience mentoring and guiding junior and mid-level FOIA analysts, including correcting processing discrepancies and reinforcing best practices.
Working knowledge of DOJ FOIA reporting requirements, including accurate tracking and submission procedures.
Strong analytical and written communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate exemption justifications.
Must be a U.S. citizen
All work must be performed within the United States and on customer site
Must have the ability to pass the U.S. Coast Guard /Department of Homeland Security (DHS) background investigation,
criteria include but are not limited to:
1-year check
for misconduct such as theft or fraud
1-year check
for illegal drug use
3-year check
for felony conviction
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in business or a related discipline
Minimum of five years of experience in reviewing and processing FOIA requests or supporting Privacy compliance, or
Eight (8) years of general experience and two (2) years of experience in reviewing and processing FOIA requests or supporting Privacy compliance. General experience is experience gained in an office setting
Preferred:
Experience with SecureRelease FOIA processing system is a plus.
Experience processing FOIA requests within a federal agency FOIA program or contractor support environment is strongly preferred.
At least 6 months of supervisory experience is strongly preferred.
Additional Information:
This role is contingent upon contract award. We are connecting with qualified candidates now to support potential program startup if the contract is awarded. Position duties, work location, schedule, and compensation may be adjusted to align with final contract requirements and labor category determinations at the time of award.
EEO Statement:
It has been and will continue to be a fundamental philosophy and policy of Le’fant not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, sexual gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, parental status, marital status, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, veteran status or any other protected category with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Pay Transparency
There are many factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. Annual salary is just one component of Le'fant's total compensation package. Le'fant provides a variety of benefits to employees, including but not limited to, health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a 401k plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Le’Fant maintains compliance with all federal, state, and regional labor laws and regulations for the workforce lifecycle, for all candidates and employees, regardless of employment status. This commitment applies across temporary, part-time, full-time, and salaried positions, complying with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply. Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.
A reasonable estimate of the current range is $55,000 to $84,000
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Le’fant is a rapidly growing CVE Certified, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business specializing in management consulting for the federal government. Our compensation and benefits plans are designed to attract and retain the industry's best talent to provide the highest quality services to the Federal Government. We offer 40lK matching, customized health plans, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, an incentives program to recognize exceptional behavior and competitive base salaries. We hire the best to provide the best service.
Le’Fant is seeking a Senior FOIA Analyst to lead advanced FOIA processing and ensure high-quality, compliant releases. This role provides expert-level review of complex records, applies FOIA exemptions with precision, mentors junior and mid-level analysts, and supports program-wide quality assurance. The Senior FOIA Analyst ensures consistency, identifies potential risks or harm, and contributes to the overall effectiveness and compliance of the FOIA program.
Demonstrated expert-level application of FOIA exemptions, including harm analysis and discretionary release considerations in accordance with DOJ Office of Information Policy (OIP) guidance.
Proven experience reviewing complex records and applying exemptions for final release determinations with minimal oversight.
Ability to conduct second-level or quality assurance reviews to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance in FOIA responses.
Experience mentoring and guiding junior and mid-level FOIA analysts, including correcting processing discrepancies and reinforcing best practices.
Working knowledge of DOJ FOIA reporting requirements, including accurate tracking and submission procedures.
Strong analytical and written communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate exemption justifications.
Must be a U.S. citizen
All work must be performed within the United States and on customer site
Must have the ability to pass the U.S. Coast Guard /Department of Homeland Security (DHS) background investigation,
criteria include but are not limited to:
1-year check
for misconduct such as theft or fraud
1-year check
for illegal drug use
3-year check
for felony conviction
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in business or a related discipline
Minimum of five years of experience in reviewing and processing FOIA requests or supporting Privacy compliance, or
Eight (8) years of general experience and two (2) years of experience in reviewing and processing FOIA requests or supporting Privacy compliance. General experience is experience gained in an office setting
Preferred:
Experience with SecureRelease FOIA processing system is a plus.
Experience processing FOIA requests within a federal agency FOIA program or contractor support environment is strongly preferred.
At least 6 months of supervisory experience is strongly preferred.
Additional Information:
This role is contingent upon contract award. We are connecting with qualified candidates now to support potential program startup if the contract is awarded. Position duties, work location, schedule, and compensation may be adjusted to align with final contract requirements and labor category determinations at the time of award.
EEO Statement:
It has been and will continue to be a fundamental philosophy and policy of Le’fant not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, sexual gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, parental status, marital status, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, veteran status or any other protected category with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Pay Transparency
There are many factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. Annual salary is just one component of Le'fant's total compensation package. Le'fant provides a variety of benefits to employees, including but not limited to, health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a 401k plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Le’Fant maintains compliance with all federal, state, and regional labor laws and regulations for the workforce lifecycle, for all candidates and employees, regardless of employment status. This commitment applies across temporary, part-time, full-time, and salaried positions, complying with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply. Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.
A reasonable estimate of the current range is $55,000 to $84,000
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