Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: $75K+ DOE
About the Opportunity
Connexus Hub is building our team of FOIA Analysts in anticipation of a federal contract award to support the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) program in the Washington, DC metro area.
If you have a strong track record processing federal FOIA requests and are looking for meaningful, mission-driven work supporting one of the nations most recognized agencies, wed love to hear from you.
What Youll Do
As a FOIA Analyst, you will help meet statutory FOIA obligations from intake through release, including:
- Receiving, logging, and assigning incoming FOIA requests in FOIAXpress, and issuing acknowledgement letters
- Identifying offices, personnel, and park units likely to hold responsive records, then tasking and tracking searches to completion
- Guiding and training record custodians on proper search and documentation practices
- Determining when a request qualifies for eDiscovery search options
- Gathering, organizing, and converting responsive documents (including attachments) to PDF
- Reviewing records for responsiveness, applying the appropriate FOIA and Privacy Act exemptions, and redacting protected information
- Preparing agency responses that clearly explain the basis for any withholdings
- Coordinating with component offices and tracking cases from intake through delivery
What You Bring
- 3+ years of experience in analytical and administrative support services, including advanced skill processing records for release under the FOIA
- An Associates degree or equivalent experience
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat
- Hands-on experience with electronic FOIA processing and e-discovery tools (FOIAXpress experience is a strong plus)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills you can interpret requests, document casework clearly, and coordinate confidently with stakeholders
- Ability to obtain and maintain a federal HSPD-12 credential (must be able to pass a federal background investigation)
Nice to Have
- Prior experience supporting a federal FOIA program, especially at a Cabinet-level or high-volume agency
- Familiarity with FOIA policies and guidance
- Experience handling complex, litigation-sensitive, or expedited FOIA requests
- FOIA training or professional certifications
Why Connexus Hub
Youll do work that directly supports government transparency and the publics right to access federal records partnering with a dedicated team and a contractor that invests in its people. We offer competitive compensation, opportunities for growth, and a collaborative, supportive culture.