FOIA Analyst

Aretum is actively seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented FOIA Analyst to join our dynamic team. As a FOIA Analyst, you will be pivotal in handling Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations while providing support and guidance to requestors.

At Aretum, we focus on delivering innovative technology-enabled solutions designed to support our government clients across various sectors. We take pride in our commitment to quality service, making a meaningful impact through our work.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze FOIA requests to determine their completeness and verify necessary information.
• Conduct searches for responsive records and document the findings in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate with multiple departments to gather information and compile comprehensive responses.
• Prepare and draft written correspondence to requestors, ensuring clarity and adherence to legal guidelines.
• Apply appropriate exemptions and redactions to responsive documents as necessary.
• Maintain detailed records and track the status of each FOIA request throughout the processing cycle.
• Stay current on FOIA policies, procedures, and best practices to advise staff and improve processes.

Requirements

• Two years of prior FOIA experience
• Ability to process FOIA requests from cradle-to-grave
• Experience reviewing large record sets and applying redactions to responsive records in accordance with the FOIA, USDA’s FOIA regulations, and any applicable case law
• Drafting correspondence; Managing FOIA admin files in accordance with office SOP
• Proficiency with USDA’s commonly used confidentiality statutes
• Preparing FOIA appeal packages for legal sufficiency review
• Admission to a state bar