Principal FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) Analyst

• Receive, log, and triage FOIA requests; coordinate searches; track statutory time limits; provide status updates; prepare acknowledgment, interim, and final responses.
• Analyze responsive records; apply FOIA exemptions and exclusions; perform redactions; draft legal justifications and Vaughn indices; coordinate consultations with program offices and other agencies as appropriate.
• Process requests for access or correction to records about individuals; ensure compliance with agency Privacy Act regulations and OMB privacy requirements; advise programs on systems of records and routine uses.
• Implement and advise on GSA (41 CFR Part 105-60) and/or DOL (29 CFR Part 70) FOIA procedures, including proactive disclosures, fee schedules, appeals handling, and liaison coordination.
• Support creation, maintenance, use, and disposition of federal records consistent with the Federal Records Act (Title 44) and agency records directives; partner with records officials to ensure schedules and retention controls are followed.
• Advise on information life cycle and risk management per OMB Circular A-130, including privacy program, information security, open data, and records management alignment.
• Coordinate with program offices and OIRA/OIG on public-facing information collections to ensure burden, necessity, and control numbers are addressed before release.
• Develop and deliver FOIA, Privacy, and records training; contribute to internal policy updates and templates; support proactive posting in the FOIA reading room.
• Compile annual and quarterly FOIA metrics; support Chief FOIA Officer reports; maintain logs consistent with agency regulations and policies.
• Coordinate administrative appeals; prepare appeal decisions and litigation support packages; serve as liaison with the Office of General Counsel.
• Other duties as assigned.

Do you have experience in Technical writing?, * Minimum of 5 years of experience applying 5 U.S.C. § 552 (FOIA) and 5 U.S.C. § 552a (Privacy Act).

• Proficiency in technical writing for drafting Vaughn Indices and formal determination letters.
• Comprehensive knowledge of disclosure laws and ability to handle complex litigation-related requests.
• Must be a US citizen with ability to pass a Court Services and Offender Supervision Ganey (CSOSA) background investigation. Additional background investigations may be required as part of the position requirements.

Pulled from the full job description

• Tuition reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program, Eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, retirement savings with company match, paid time off, voluntary supplemental benefits, and access to an employee assistance program. The package also includes educational assistance, with tuition reimbursement. EEO Statement

Diné Development Corporation (DDC) is a Navajo Nation owned family of companies that provides government agencies and commercial organizations with high-quality IT, professional, environmental, and research and development services. DDC is dedicated to empowering the Navajo Nation and communities we serve.