Principal FOIA Analyst

Essnova Solutions, Inc. is an award-winning SBA 8(a) and HUBZone-certified small business specializing in technology solutions and professional services for government and commercial clients. Our expertise spans geospatial, healthcare, and environmental services, with a strong commitment to supporting federal agencies.

As a Principal FOIA Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the agency’s compliance with federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requirements. Your work will directly impact transparency and information access, supporting mission-critical operations in a dynamic environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing and analyzing FOIA requests in accordance with federal regulations
• Reviewing, redacting, and preparing responsive documentation for release
• Coordinating with legal counsel, program offices, and records management stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely responses
• Maintaining compliance with FOIA deadlines and federal records management requirements
• Ensuring proper application of FOIA exemptions and supporting complex request handling
• Contributing to agency records management practices and supporting documentation audits
• Communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders throughout the FOIA process

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5–8 years of federal FOIA experience
• Experience handling complex FOIA requests, including applying exemptions and performing redactions
• Working knowledge of federal records management requirements (e.g., NARA guidance/Federal Records Act)
• Experience coordinating FOIA responses with agency counsel, program offices, and records management personnel
• Ability to acquire a CSOSA clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with FOIA processing and redaction tools (FOIAXpress, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Relativity, eDiscovery platforms, or SharePoint)
• Working knowledge of 5 U.S.C. § 552 (FOIA) and DOJ FOIA guidance
• Experience supporting FOIA operations for CSOSA or similar federal justice/corrections/supervision agency environments
• Experience communicating with external FOIA requesters regarding request processing and responses

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO