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DarkStar Intelligence · 3 months ago

Senior Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Specialist

McLean, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

DarkStar Intelligence is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business committed to advancing national security. They are seeking a Senior Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Specialist to support FOIA program activities within the General Services Administration, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements while managing sensitive materials and complex requests.

Business Information SystemsConsultingGovernmentTraining

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Process, track, and respond to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests for access to government records held by GSA

Conduct research and document review to identify responsive materials, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with FOIA, Privacy Act, and related statutes

Coordinate with program offices, legal counsel, and leadership to ensure proper application of exemptions and redactions prior to release

Manage FOIA correspondence and maintain communication with requesters regarding status, fees, and timelines

Develop and refine standard operating procedures, templates, and workflows for FOIA processing and reporting

Prepare reports, summaries, and performance metrics for leadership and oversight entities

Qualification

TS/SCI clearanceFOIA regulations knowledgeClassified materialsElectronic redaction toolsFOIA management systemsAnalytical skillsWriting skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

Active TS/SCI clearance with current CI Polygraph required

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Law, Communications, or Political Science; minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience processing and managing FOIA requests

Extensive knowledge of FOIA regulations, Privacy Act requirements, and federal records management policies

Demonstrated experience reviewing, redacting, and releasing classified or sensitive materials

Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills with attention to detail and accuracy