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# Principal FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) Analyst

- **Company:** BUSINESS RESOURCE AND INTELLIGENCE CENTER LLC
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Open Data Protocol
- **Published:** May 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=579bce29568d7226

## About the Role

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.

## Description

* 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.


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