Title: FOIA Analyst/Specialist

Work locations: Onsite at Lakewood, CO

Work Authorization: USC, GC

Agency: National Park Service

Duration of contract: 1 year

Job Responsibilities:

1. FOIA Request Intake & Initial Processing

Manage the intake of new FOIA requests from all channels, including FOIAXpress, mail, fax, and email, ensuring they are properly logged and tracked.
Analyze incoming requests for procedural compliance (e.g., scope, fees) and identify any deficiencies.
Draft and send acknowledgment letters, including assigning proper fee categories, making expedited processing determinations, and assessing fee waiver requests.
Assign new requests to the appropriate regional and park FOIA points of contact (POCs) within FOIAXpress.
Coordinate with NPS components to ensure the smooth transfer of cases and responsive records.

2. Records Search, Collection & Management

Identify NPS offices, park units, and personnel likely to hold responsive records.
Task and monitor searches for records, following up with custodians to ensure deadlines are met and that searches are complete and properly documented.
Provide guidance and hands-on training to records custodians on conducting effective searches.
Determine when a request qualifies for eDiscovery search options and manage the process accordingly.
Gather, organize, and convert all located documents into a standard PDF format for review.

3. Document Review, Redaction & Response Preparation

Conduct detailed reviews of responsive records to identify information that is exempt from release under FOIA and the Privacy Act (PA).
Perform electronic redactions of protected information, clearly annotating the legal basis and specific exemptions used for each withholding.
Collaborate with NPS components, Program POCs, and attorneys in the Office of the Solicitor (SOL) to review records, reconcile release recommendations, and resolve complex issues.
Identify and flag sensitive information, such as pre-decisional/deliberative content or potential White House equities, for senior-level review.
Draft comprehensive agency responses, internal correspondence, and final release packages for approval and signature by Federal FOIA Officers.
Conduct legal research to stay informed of changes in statutes and case law to ensure the correct application of legal principles.

4. Administrative, Reporting & Case File Management

Create and maintain accurate, comprehensive electronic case files, documenting all actions taken for each request.
Continuously update the FOIAXpress system to ensure data integrity and reconcile any differences with administrative case files.
Prepare and distribute regular reports, including weekly updates for NPS leadership, monthly data quality audits, and custom reports as needed.
Prepare detailed Vaughn indices for litigation, clearly explaining the justification for withheld documents.
Perform case file close-out procedures, including the proper archiving of records.
Assist in preparing materials for the public website, ensuring all content is Section 508 compliant.
Provide general administrative support, including managing phone calls, correspondence, and organizing the FOIA email inbox.

Requirements:

An Associate’s degree or 2 years of FOIA processing experience
3+ years of FOIA processing
Experience in using electronic FOIA processing and e-discovery tools, Microsoft Office Suite (to include Outlook, Word, and Excel), and Adobe Acrobat.
Must be eligible for and maintain a Public Trust background clearance; must qualify for a government-issued ID badge (PIV card)

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Job Type: Full-time

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Work Location: In person

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