FOIA Analyst
FOIA Analyst
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29-08-2025
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29-08-2025
Job Description
FOIA Analyst
ROLE
We need an experienced FOIA Analyst to support the National Park Service (NPS) under the Washington Area Support Office (WASO) Information Resources Directorate (IR). The NPS manages more than 420 park units across the United States and its territories and is responsible for compliance with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) the Federal Records Act (FRA) and related federal regulations policies and this role you will provide analytical and administrative support to ensure timely and accurate processing of FOIA requests and litigation including managing records applying exemptions redacting sensitive information coordinating with stakeholders and assisting NPS FOIA Officers with responses and reports. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATON
LOCATION
CLEARANCE
CLIENT
WORK HOURS
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
RELOCATION
West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color creed religion gender sexual orientation ancestry national origin age marital status mental disability physical disability medical condition pregnancy political affiliation military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.
Other Considerations: applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individuals primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC copier fax telephone cell phone etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead bend and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.
ROLE
We need an experienced FOIA Analyst to support the National Park Service (NPS) under the Washington Area Support Office (WASO) Information Resources Directorate (IR). The NPS manages more than 420 park units across the United States and its territories and is responsible for compliance with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) the Federal Records Act (FRA) and related federal regulations policies and this role you will provide analytical and administrative support to ensure timely and accurate processing of FOIA requests and litigation including managing records applying exemptions redacting sensitive information coordinating with stakeholders and assisting NPS FOIA Officers with responses and reports. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage intake processes for new FOIA requests in accordance with statutory and regulatory requirements
- Monitor FOIAXpress mail fax and email to identify and log new requests
- Analyze incoming requests for compliance fees and scope issues and draft acknowledgment letters with appropriate categorizations
- Coordinate with NPS components for review and delivery of responsive records assign requests to FOIA POCs and update FOIAXpress for visibility
- Manage searches for new and existing FOIA requests
- Identify offices custodians and park units likely to hold responsive records
- Task monitor and follow up on searches ensuring timely responses and proper documentation
- Provide training and guidance to custodians and determine when eDiscovery tools are appropriate
- Gather and organize responsive documents convert files to PDF and review for responsiveness
- Process records and prepare responses
- Identify exempt information and apply appropriate FOIA/Privacy Act exemptions performing accurate redactions
- Review and reconcile release recommendations draft correspondence and coordinate with FOIA Officers attorneys and stakeholders
- Conduct legal research to remain current on FOIA statutes and case law and prepare final response packages for federal staff signature
- Flag deliberative pre-decisional or White House equities for review and ensure proper documentation throughout the process
- Provide FOIA administrative support
- Create and maintain electronic case files update FOIAXpress entries and reconcile data for accuracy
- Perform administrative functions such as correspondence call handling recordkeeping and document preparation
- Draft and review materials including Vaughn indices weekly leadership reports monthly audit reports and custom reporting as needed
- Support case close-out archiving and Section 508 compliance including preparation of materials for public posting
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum three years of experience in analytical and administrative support services
- Advanced skills in processing records for release under the FOIA
- Highly experienced with Microsoft Office Suite (to include Outlook Word and Excel) Adobe Acrobat and electronic FOIA processing and e-discovery tools
- Excellent ability to communicate orally and in writing to effectively assist interpret track and document casework.
EDUCATON
- Associates degree or equivalent experience
LOCATION
- Each of the following NPS office locations will be hiring one (1) person for this role.
- Reston VA
- Herndon VA
- Washington DC
- Lakewood CO
CLEARANCE
- U.S. citizenship is required
- Ability to pass federal background check
CLIENT
- National Park Service (NPS) Information Resources Directorate (IR)
WORK HOURS
- 40 hours per week
- 8 hours per day
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
- Employment Classification Eligibility W2
RELOCATION
- Not eligible for relocation benefits
West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color creed religion gender sexual orientation ancestry national origin age marital status mental disability physical disability medical condition pregnancy political affiliation military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.
Other Considerations: applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individuals primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC copier fax telephone cell phone etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead bend and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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