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FOIA Analyst –Bethesda, MD; Must have an active TS/SCI Clearan

Synertex

Posted 2 days ago

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Bethesda, MD
Top Secret/SCI Polygraph
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
Salary not specified
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Job Description

Clearance: TS/SCI with a Polygraph

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Respond to public and official requests for review and release of classified and/or sensitive customer information under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Privacy Act (PA), Executive Order (EO) 13526 (Classified National Security Information), and appropriate IC policies and procedures.

  • Respond to complex cases, such as those including FOIA litigation and FOIA appeals, demonstrating extensive knowledge of the FOIA and PA exemptions and administrative requirements.

  • Conduct Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR) and Automatic Declassification Review (ADR) in accordance with EO 13526.

  • Coordinate taskings, searches, and document collection activities across internal IC agency components and external government agencies.

  • Validate adequacy of record searches and ensure all relevant facts are accurately captured in case documentation.

  • Conduct thorough review of case files to ensure all required actions such as search confirmations, consultations, document reviews, and correspondence, are complete and properly documented.

  • Monitor case progress to ensure compliance with all deadlines and coordinate workflow with government leads and other stakeholders.

  • Provide high‑quality, grammatically error‑free work requiring minimal government editing.

  • Submit signed final response letters to requesters and close cases within three business days of government approval.

  • Track and update the status of cases in a timely and accurate manner using customer tools as identified by the Government.



  • Provide inputs to annual compliance reports as directed by the Government.

  • In accordance with applicable law and at Government direction, ensure that the ODNI information which has been cleared for public release is available for public inspection and/or copying/downloading.



REQUIREMENTS:


  • Requires a TS/SCI with Polygraph level clearance.

  • Requires a BS/BA + 5 years of experience required, or 9+ years of experience with no degree

  • Demonstrated experience supporting FOIA, PA, MDR, and/or ADR case processing, including coordination, documentation, drafting correspondence, and interacting with requesters.

  • Strong ability to review sensitive government records and ensure compliance with disclosure, privacy, and classification requirements.

  • Excellent written communication skills, with a proven ability to produce error-free, professionally formatted documents.

  • Proficiency with case management tools and document-handling systems; experience with IC or ODNI systems is a plus.

  • Exceptional attention to detail and ability to accurately document case actions.



PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:


  • Experience with FOIA case management within the Intelligence Community.

  • Familiarity with FOIA records tracking systems.

  • Background in legal, paralegal, compliance, or records management disciplines.

  • Prior experience drafting official correspondence and coordinating with multiple government entities.

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.

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