CSOSA Principal FOIA Analyst at Grey Street Consulting LLC

Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

FOIA Analysis, Privacy Act Administration, Records Management, Technical Writing, Vaughn Indices, Redaction, Information Governance, Case Management, Legal Justification, Compliance Auditing, Data Reporting, Dispute Resolution

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

Description Grey Street Consulting, LLC (Grey Street), a leading small business provider of operational support services to Federal civilian and defense agencies, is seeking to hire a Principal FOIA Analyst to support our prospective client within the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA). CSOSA has multiple locations in Washington, DC, and this position will be performed on-site, full-time at one of their locations. This position is contingent upon the award. Essential Duties and Responsibilities FOIA Intake & Case Management: Receive, log, and triage FOIA requests; coordinate searches; track statutory time limits and provide status updates; prepare acknowledgment, interim, and final responses. (FOIA statute; proactive disclosure obligations) FOIA Review & Disclosure: Analyze responsive records; apply FOIA exemptions/exclusions; perform redactions; draft legal justifications and Vaughn indices; coordinate consultations with program offices and, as appropriate, with other agencies. (FOIA requirements & exemptions) Privacy Act Administration: Process requests for access/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. (Privacy requirements in A-130) Agency-Specific FOIA Compliance: 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. Records Management: 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 (including electronic messages). Information Governance & IT Policy: Advise on information life-cycle and risk management per OMB Circular A-130 (e.g., privacy program, information security, open data, and records management alignment). Paperwork Reduction Act Awareness: Coordinate with program offices and OIRA/OIG on public-facing information collections to ensure burden, necessity, and control numbers are addressed before release. Training & Outreach: Develop and deliver FOIA/Privacy/records training; contribute to internal policy updates and templates; support proactive posting in the FOIA reading room. (Proactive disclosure requirement) Data Calls & Reporting: Compile annual and quarterly FOIA metrics; support Chief FOIA Officer reports; maintain logs consistent with agency regulations/policies (GSA/DOL procedures). Dispute Resolution & Appeals: Coordinate administrative appeals; prepare appeal decisions and litigation support packages; serve as liaison with Office of General Counsel. (Agency FOIA appeals procedures) Requirements Job Requirements and Experience Experience: The candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the application of 5 U.S.C. § 552 (FOIA) and 5 U.S.C. § 552a (Privacy Act); A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in a field related to Public Administration, Law, Information Management, or Political Science. Proficiency in technical writing for drafting "Vaughn Indices" and formal determination letters; Possess knowledge of disclosure laws and the ability to handle complex litigation-related requests. Proven mastery in the end-to-end FOIA lifecycle, including the technical ability to triage complex requests, track rigorous statutory deadlines, and manage a high-volume caseload. This requires deep familiarity with the FOIA statute, proactive disclosure obligations, and the ability to draft legally defensible interim and final response letters. Extensive experience in conducting "line-by-line, word-by-word" reviews of sensitive federal records. This includes the expert application of FOIA exemptions and exclusions, the creation of Vaughn Indices for litigation, and the performance of complex redactions while coordinating multi-agency consultations to ensure consistent disclosure practices. Demonstrated proficiency in administering the Privacy Act of 1974 and OMB Circular A-130, specifically regarding the access and amendment of individual records. Candidates must be able to advise on Systems of Records Notices (SORNs), routine uses, and the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) to ensure information collection and life-cycle management meet federal risk and compliance standards. Expert-level knowledge of specific agency regulations (such as 41 CFR Part 105-60 or 29 CFR Part 70) and the Federal Records Act (Title 44). This includes the ability to manage the disposition and retention of electronic messages, deliver agency-wide training, and compile high-level metrics for Annual FOIA Reports and Chief FOIA Officer submissions. ADA Requirements Operate a PC and phone in an office environment. Work in a primarily sedentary position. Perform some bending, light lifting, and carrying of equipment may be required. Any additional office equipment that is required by the position. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. About The Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) The Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency is a federal agency mandated to supervise adults on probation, parole, and supervised release in the District of Columbia. Effectively supervise adults under our jurisdiction to enhance public safety, reduce recidivism, support the fair administration of justice, and promote accountability, inclusion, and success through the implementation of evidence-based practices in close collaboration with our criminal justice partners and the community. About Grey Street Consulting, LLC Grey Street is a small, federal contracting firm. Founded in 2015, Grey Street has already established itself as a leading small business provider of federal human resources (HR) services. Grey Street provides staff augmentation support to numerous federal agencies including but not limited to the U.S. Departments of Transportation (DOT), Health and Human Services (HHS), Energy (DOE), Labor (DOL), and Homeland Security (DHS) just to name a few. Our approach to the delivery of professional services is rooted in our deep subject matter expertise and supported by our ability to effectively manage our client’s needs and expectations while delivering measurable results. Grey Street offers a robust benefit package which includes comprehensive medical, dental, and 401k with a guaranteed match!! To learn more about Grey Street click here: https://greystreet-consulting.com/

Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end FOIA and Privacy Act lifecycle, including intake, record review, and the application of exemptions. Provide expert guidance on information governance, records retention, and federal compliance reporting for the agency.