FOIA Program Analyst II

Summary

Western Door Federal, part of Seneca Holdings’ Seneca Nation Group portfolio, provides federal government contracting services to civilian, defense, and intelligence community customers. The FOIA Program Analyst II supports the timely and accurate processing of federal information requests, including disclosure analysis, exemptions, redaction, appeals, litigation matters, and eDiscovery. The role also coordinates with stakeholders, maintains case documentation, and improves workflows to reduce backlogs.

Responsibilities

• Request, identify, review, and analyze records responsive to assigned FOIA requests, backlogged cases, appeals, and litigation matters using approved case-management and tracking systems
• Conduct disclosure reviews and apply appropriate FOIA exemptions using independent judgment consistent with applicable federal laws, privacy requirements, and agency policies
• Coordinate as needed with Government FOIA staff, program offices, regional locations, records custodians, and requesters to clarify scope, disclosure concerns, search terms, and outgoing responses
• Prepare records for release using approved redaction tools, including redactions, sanitization, Bates numbering when applicable, and indexes describing withheld material and exemption codes
• Support appeals and litigation matters, including review in Relativity or other approved eDiscovery tools, preparation of correspondence, Vaughn-index support, and documentation of actions taken
• Develop and implement Government-approved search terms in designated eDiscovery systems and document search activity and potentially responsive records
• Maintain complete and accurate case files, including draft responses, notes, annotations, correspondence, and supporting documentation in designated tracking systems
• Review work for completeness, accuracy, appropriate exemption application, and consistency before submission for required Government review and approval
• Identify processing barriers and opportunities to improve workflows, reduce rework, and support timely completion of assigned cases

Skills

• Demonstrated expertise in the review and handling of FOIA cases
• Relevant training and experience supporting FOIA case processing, disclosure review, records redaction, appeals, litigation, or related federal information-access work
• Strong working knowledge of FOIA processes and related federal laws and requirements, with demonstrated experience applying that knowledge to case processing
• Understanding of federal agency FOIA operations, including coordination among program offices, records custodians, regional offices, and designated disclosure officials
• Strong analytical, writing, and organizational skills, with the ability to maintain accurate case documentation, manage competing priorities, and communicate clearly with stakeholders
• Familiarity with case-management, SharePoint, Box, and approved eDiscovery tools used to identify, categorize, review, and process responsive records
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required Tier 1 background investigation and comply with HSPD-12/PIV requirements and suitability procedures
• Ability to meet the residency requirement of having lived in the United States for at least three of the preceding five years before applying for a Federal ID Card, subject to applicable provisions for foreign nationals and qualifying overseas service or dependent circumstances
• Ability to complete required security awareness, privacy, records-management, Rules of Behavior, and applicable role-based training, and comply with nondisclosure requirements
• Ability to work remotely and attend in-person meetings as needed

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Demonstrated expertise in the review and handling of FOIA cases
• Relevant training and experience supporting FOIA case processing, disclosure review, records redaction, appeals, litigation, or related federal information-access work
• Strong working knowledge of FOIA processes and related federal laws and requirements, with demonstrated experience applying that knowledge to case processing
• Understanding of federal agency FOIA operations, including coordination among program offices, records custodians, regional offices, and designated disclosure officials
• Strong analytical, writing, and organizational skills, with the ability to maintain accurate case documentation, manage competing priorities, and communicate clearly with stakeholders
• Familiarity with case-management, SharePoint, Box, and approved eDiscovery tools used to identify, categorize, review, and process responsive records
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required Tier 1 background investigation and comply with HSPD-12/PIV requirements and suitability procedures
• Ability to meet the residency requirement of having lived in the United States for at least three of the preceding five years before applying for a Federal ID Card, subject to applicable provisions for foreign nationals and qualifying overseas service or dependent circumstances
• Ability to complete required security awareness, privacy, records-management, Rules of Behavior, and applicable role-based training, and comply with nondisclosure requirements
• Ability to work remotely and attend in-person meetings as needed

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Voluntary critical illness, hospital, and accident benefit programs
• Health savings accounts
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement 401(k) plan
• For full-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis: eligibility to participate in benefits and paid leave programs
• Flexible work-life balance
• Professional development opportunities
• Performance and recognition programs
• Remote work through Government-approved systems, with in-person meetings as required
• Collaborative work environment and culture