FOIA Program Analyst III

Summary

Western Door Federal is part of the Seneca Nation Group portfolio of companies, which provides mission-critical services to federal civilian, defense, and intelligence community customers. The FOIA Program Analyst reviews and analyzes records, applies disclosure requirements and exemptions, prepares redacted records and correspondence, supports appeals and litigation, and coordinates with Government stakeholders to process information requests accurately and efficiently.

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 in accordance with the FOIA Act, Privacy Act, HIPAA, OPEN Government Act, FOIA Improvement Act, 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 analyses, draft responses, notes, annotations, correspondence, and supporting documentation in designated tracking systems
• Review work products for completeness, accuracy, consistent exemption application, and supporting documentation before submission for required Government review and approval
• Monitor assigned case progress, elevate issues requiring additional guidance, and recommend process improvements to reduce rework and support timely completion

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 and independent judgment to records review and disclosure analysis
• Understanding of federal agency FOIA operations, including coordination among program offices, records custodians, regional offices, and designated disclosure officials
• Familiarity with case-management, SharePoint, Box, and approved eDiscovery tools used to identify, categorize, review, and process responsive records
• Strong analytical, writing, and organizational skills, including the ability to document disclosure recommendations, maintain accurate case files, manage competing priorities, and communicate clearly with stakeholders
• 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 and independent judgment to records review and disclosure analysis
• Understanding of federal agency FOIA operations, including coordination among program offices, records custodians, regional offices, and designated disclosure officials
• Familiarity with case-management, SharePoint, Box, and approved eDiscovery tools used to identify, categorize, review, and process responsive records
• Strong analytical, writing, and organizational skills, including the ability to document disclosure recommendations, maintain accurate case files, manage competing priorities, and communicate clearly with stakeholders
• 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 benefits and perks
• Flexible work-life balance
• Professional development opportunities
• Performance and recognition programs
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Voluntary critical illness, hospital, and accident benefit programs
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Retirement 401K 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
• Collaborative work environment and culture
• Financial and non-financial benefits for members of the Seneca Nation
• Remote work through Government-approved systems, with in-person meetings as required