Positions Available at the following locations:

Reston, VA; Herndon, VA; Washington D.C.

Job Summary
Concord Professional Services is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical individual to join our team as an FOIA Analyst supporting the National Park Service. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting various operations through comprehensive intelligence analysis and planning.

Key Responsibilities:

Monitor FOIAXpress, agency mail, faxes, and email accounts for new FOIA requests and input into FOIAXpress.
Analyze requests for procedural deficiencies (fees, scope, compliance) and draft acknowledgment letters.
Assign requests to regional and park FOIA points of contact (POCs) and update requester/subject fields for public visibility.
Coordinate searches for responsive records, task custodians, and ensure proper documentation.
Provide guidance and training to records custodians.
Gather, organize, and convert documents to PDF; review for responsiveness and determine applicable FOIA/PA exemptions.
Redact protected information, annotate records, and prepare agency responses.
Collaborate with NPS components, attorneys, and other stakeholders to resolve issues and clarify facts.
Conduct legal research and stay current on relevant statutes, regulations, and guidance.
Create and maintain comprehensive electronic case files and reconcile FOIAXpress data.
Prepare weekly FOIA reports, monthly audit reports, Vaughn indices, and custom reports.
Perform administrative duties including filing, phone/email management, correspondence, and data entry.

Technical Skills and Certifications:

Three or more years of experience in analytical and administrative support services, including advanced skill in processing records for release under the FOIA, and an Associate’s degree or equivalent experience.
FOIA Analysts must be highly experienced in using the Microsoft Office Suite (to include Outlook, Word, and Excel), Adobe Acrobat, and electronic FOIA processing and e-discovery tools. FOIA Analysts shall possess an excellent ability to communicate orally and in writing to effectively assist, interpret, track, and document casework.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $38.00 - $43.09 per hour

Expected hours: 39 – 41 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Security clearance:

Confidential (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Reston, VA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Reston, VA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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