FOIA Analyst II

at  Goldschmitt and Associates

Founded in 1998, Goldschmitt and Associates LLC (G&A) has grown from a one-man consulting firm to over 300 employees in 9 states and across 12 Federal Agencies. Specializing in Custom Computer Programming and Systems Design, Management Consulting and Business Support Services, Asset Management and Data Analytics, and Custom Training Development and Delivery, G&A is the #1 federal contractor in the VA/DC-Metro area, #2 provider of Information Technology services in America, and one of the top 50 fastest growing businesses according to the INC500. G&A was also named to the INC VET100 Top Fastest Growing Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses and awarded the 2022 SECAF Award of Excellence. G&A could only have achieved this growth and success due to the outstanding support of what we like to call our “family” of talented personnel. To show our appreciation, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with competitive benefits including flexible schedules and telework whenever the customer allows.
Summary:
Goldschmitt and Associates is searching for a FOIA Analyst to provide FOIA support for policy and program offices within a government agency.
This position is remote with occasional onsite work. Employees will be given two weeks’ notice if they are needed onsite.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support required will involve various assistance-related duties to respond to requests for records, pursuant to the FOIA.
• Will review, organize, and analyze documents for production in response to FOIA requests, including determining responsive records, identifying confidential business information, intra-agency, pre-decisional and deliberative information or attorney work product, and personal identifying information.
• Promote transparency within the government agency by disclosing non-exempt information directly to requestors and making proactive disclosures of non-exempt information readily accessible via the government online electronic reading room.
• Appropriately apply Exemptions 1-7 when responding to FOIA requests.
• Utilize FOIAXpress to manage and process FOIA requests

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in the FOIA field providing support to, or working directly for a Government Agency
• Must have a working understanding of Exemptions 1-7
• Prior experience utilizing FOIAXpress to manage and process FOIA requests
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with individuals at all organizational levels
• Ability to handle multiple tasks within specified deadlines
• Possess the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

Goldschmitt and Associates is an equal opportunity employer. Goldschmitt and Associates does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, or unfavorable discharge from military service.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. It is intended to describe the general nature and work responsibilities of the position. This job description and the duties of this position are subject to change, modification, and addition as deemed necessary by the Company

• Support required will involve various assistance-related duties to respond to requests for records, pursuant to the FOIA.
• Will review, organize, and analyze documents for production in response to FOIA requests, including determining responsive records, identifying confidential business information, intra-agency, pre-decisional and deliberative information or attorney work product, and personal identifying information.
• Promote transparency within the government agency by disclosing non-exempt information directly to requestors and making proactive disclosures of non-exempt information readily accessible via the government online electronic reading room.
• Appropriately apply Exemptions 1-7 when responding to FOIA requests.
• Utilize FOIAXpress to manage and process FOIA request