DarkStar Intelligence · 1 week ago
Senior Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Specialist
Mclean,VA,US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expDarkStar Intelligence is seeking a Senior Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Specialist to support Task 3 functions within the General Services Administration (GSA). The Specialist will coordinate all FOIA program activities, ensuring full compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
Business Information SystemsConsultingGovernmentTraining
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.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
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
Preferred
Prior experience supporting GSA or other federal agencies with complex FOIA programs
Proficiency with electronic redaction tools, FOIA management systems, and e-discovery platforms
Experience mentoring or supervising FOIA analysts or administrative staff
Benefits
Competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and long-term success of our full-time employees
Company
DarkStar Intelligence
DarkStar Intelligence provides management services on a contract and fee basis.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Chad C.
CEO
Chelsea Pierson
Chief Operating Officer
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