FOIA Analyst

Savan is seeking an FOIA Analyst to support the Department of Commerce (DOC) in processing and managing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act requests. The FOIA Analyst will assist in the receipt review analysis redaction and response to FOIA requests in compliance with DOC regulations and federal FOIA statutes. The ideal candidate will have experience managing FOIA workflows applying exemptions accurately supporting backlog reduction efforts and communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Role Responsibilities:

• Process and respond to FOIA and Privacy Act requests in accordance with DOC policies the FOIA statute (5 U.S.C. 552) and the Privacy Act.

• Review responsive records and apply appropriate FOIA exemptions and Privacy Act provisions to redact sensitive information.

• Draft acknowledgment letters interim responses and final determination letters using agency-specific FOIA tracking systems such as Relativity.

• Track monitor and update the status of FOIA cases in the DOCs case management system ensuring accurate workload tracking and timely closures.

• Support backlog reduction efforts by prioritizing requests and coordinating with program offices to gather responsive records.

• Provide oral and written responses to inquiries from DOC program offices and other stakeholders regarding FOIA processing and requirements.

• Conduct quality control reviews of records and correspondence to ensure compliance with applicable laws and agency policies.

• Assist in the preparation of reports for senior leadership including FOIA Annual Report data and ad hoc reports as required.

• Remain current on evolving FOIA and Privacy Act guidance regulations and trends applying best practices to all casework.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelors degree required; advanced degree preferred.

• Minimum 2 years of experience supporting a federal agencys FOIA program.

• Strong knowledge of the FOIA statute FOIA exemptions and the Privacy Act.

• Experience using FOIA processing tools including Relativity or comparable systems.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Outlook Teams).

• Ability to manage multiple FOIA requests simultaneously while meeting statutory deadlines.

• Excellent planning organizational and time management skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience drafting professional correspondence.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with government clients and stakeholders.

• U.S. Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting FOIA operations at the Department of Commerce or its bureaus

• Experience with backlog reduction initiatives or FOIA process improvement efforts.

• Familiarity with DOC FOIA regulations and internal policies.

• Completion of FOIA-related training or certifications (e.g. DOJ Office of Information Policy FOIA Training NARA FOIA Certification).

Work Location and Schedule
On-site/ Hybrid (Washington DC)

Application Process
Submit your application to the link on this selected for interviews will be notified by email or phone.

Compensation
Savan believes in offering fair and competitive compensation to all employees. Our salary structures are based on industry standards market conditions and the specific demands of each role. Salary determination for potential new employees is influenced by a combination of factors including years of experience educational qualifications specialized skills and expertise relevant to the job complexity and scope of the roles responsibilities internal salary structures as well as the geographic location of the job. Salary history will not be used in compensation decisions

Compensation Range:$65000.00-$80000.00

EOE including disability and veterans.
Savan is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a workplace free of discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy) gender identity and sexual orientation national origin age (40 or older) marital status disability genetic information status as a protected veteran or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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Required Experience:

Manager