FOIA Analyst

FusionInnovations recent growth has earned us a top spot in the Inc 5000 FastestGrowing Private Companies in America and in Washington Business Journals BestPlaces to Work multiple years in a row. Our team members are passionate abouttheir work and are empowered to contribute their unique skills and perspectivesto our projects. Here at Fusion we put people first. When you join us youdont just join a company you join a family. If you are ready to be part of afun and engaging team where your innovative ideas are heard supported andmake ever lasting mission impacts for our Nations most sensitive programs youhave come to the right place.

Position Overview

• Respond to public and official requests for review and release of classified and/or sensitive customer information under the FOIA PA or E.O. 13526 Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR). Respond to complex cases such as those including litigation and appeals demonstrating extensive knowledge of the FOIA/PA/MDR all of its exemptions and the overall administration of the FOIA/PA/MDR requirements. Support includes determining if a request is a new case assessing what is needed coordinating with appropriate organizations for subject matter expert (SME) review analyzing the adequacy of the responses consulting with other IC elements for equity reviews preparing high-quality and error-free documents ready for Government action and artifacts as required by the case and updating all appropriate trackers scorecards and calendars regarding cases
• Develop and deliver training or review and update current training content on FOIA and privacy processes and policy to customer staff that effectively communicates the responsibilities of ODNI staff the required processes and the required artifacts.
• Drives collaboration and relationship building through the IC counterpart engagement process by enabling the IC engagement plan
• Proofread and peer review artifacts from other members of the contract staff. Ensure deliverables are timely accurate and error-free.
• Document and maintain SOPs for all activities within IRRG.
• Engage with customer and IC Working groups such as the IMC and Difficult Issues Forum as directed by the Government.
• Using clear and concise language author develop comment on or update interagency issuances on complex topics. Deliverables may include formal recommendations researched by the Contractor staff and shall be presented to the Government as a peer-reviewed memo or other formal document.
• Use analytic skills to assess the adequacy of the responses from searches which shall be presented to the Government.
• Track and update the status of cases in a timely and accurate manner using customer tools as identified by the Government.
• Provide inputs to annual compliance reports as directed by the Government.
• Prohibits access to information about an individual without that individuals knowledge and consent.
• Assist the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) the Office of the Inspector General of the IC (ICIG) the customer Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA) the Office of Strategic Communications (StratComm) the National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC) customer Office of Security (OS) customer CLPT Office Mission Integration (MI) Policy & Capabilities (P&C) Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (OEEO) and other relevant organizations to ensure customer compliance with all aspects of FOIA/PA/MDR.
• Draft or review documents for technical correction and edits in the development of Congressional testimony budget presentations issue papers and talking points related to FOIA/PA/MDR.
• Assist Government Leads in assessing capability needs opportunities and gaps to help link resources to strategy. Deliverables may include formal recommendations researched by the Contractor staff and shall be presented to the Government as a peer-reviewed memo or other formal document.
• Identify interdependencies across IC strategic plans and efforts and review and assess alignment of IC component strategic plans.
• Assist Government leads in developing venues for creatively addressing complex IC issues that develop shared perspectives and lead to IC commitment to action.
• Execute the duties of the on-site Key Personnel Team Lead. These tasks include but are not limited to:

• Active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph.
• Requires a BS/BA 5 years of experience required or 9 years of experience with no degree
• Demonstrated experience supporting FOIA PA MDR and/or ADR case processing including coordination documentation drafting correspondence and interacting with requesters.
• Strong ability to review sensitive government records and ensure compliance with disclosure privacy and classification requirements.
• Excellent written communication skills with a proven ability to produce error-free professionally formatted documents.
• Proficiency with case management tools and document-handling systems; experience with IC or ODNI systems is a plus.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to accurately document case actions.

• Experience with FOIA case management within the Intelligence Community.
• Familiarity with FOIA records tracking systems.
• Background in legal paralegal compliance or records management disciplines.
• Prior experience drafting official correspondence and coordinating with multiple government entities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.

• Fusion Innovation anticipates the annual base salary for this position will generally range from $100000 to $215000. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors including but not limited to:
  

  • Years of direct applicable experience with this work and the Customer
  • Relevant education certifications and training
  • Contract labor category requirements skill level contract bill rate and hours allocation
  • Alignment with the positions responsibilities
  • Additional specialized skills