Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. HeiTech Services, LLC is seeking a senior FOIA / Program Analyst to provide analytical support for complex and backlogged federal information requests, appeals, and litigation matters. The role involves reviewing responsive records, applying FOIA exemptions, conducting redactions and eDiscovery searches, coordinating with stakeholders, maintaining case documentation, and improving processing quality and efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Request, identify, review, and analyze records responsive to assigned FOIA requests, backlogged cases, appeals, and litigation matters using approved case-management and tracking systems
- Conduct disclosure reviews and apply appropriate FOIA exemptions using independent judgment in accordance with the FOIA Act, Privacy Act, HIPAA, OPEN Government Act, FOIA Improvement Act, and agency policies
- Evaluate disclosure concerns, including foreseeable harm and the release of reasonably segregable information, consistent with applicable federal laws and agency policies
- Coordinate as needed with Government FOIA staff, program offices, regional locations, records custodians, and requesters to clarify scope, disclosure concerns, search terms, and outgoing responses
- Prepare records for release using approved redaction tools, including redactions, sanitization, Bates numbering when applicable, and indexes describing withheld material and exemption codes
- Support appeals and litigation matters, including review in Relativity or other approved eDiscovery tools, preparation of correspondence, Vaughn-index support, and documentation of actions taken
- Develop and implement Government-approved search terms in designated eDiscovery systems and document search activity and potentially responsive records
- Maintain complete and accurate case files, including analyses, draft responses, notes, annotations, correspondence, and supporting documentation in designated tracking systems
- Review work products for completeness, accuracy, consistent exemption application, and adequate supporting rationale before submission for required Government review and approval
- Identify complex processing issues, recurring quality concerns, and opportunities to improve workflows, reduce rework, and advance timely case completion
Skills
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- At least 10 years of experience as an industry professional
- Demonstrated expertise in the review and handling of FOIA cases
- Relevant training and experience supporting FOIA case processing, disclosure review, records redaction, appeals, litigation, or related federal information-access work
- Required FOIA Act technical knowledge and demonstrated experience with the FOIA process and related federal laws and requirements
- Understanding of federal agency FOIA operations, including coordination among program offices, records custodians, regional offices, and designated disclosure officials
- Familiarity with case-management, SharePoint, Box, and approved eDiscovery tools used to identify, categorize, review, and process responsive records
- Ability to work remotely and attend in-person meetings as needed
Benefits
- Health, life, dental, vision, and disability insurance (eligible after 30 days).
- HSA
- 401(k) with employer match
- Educational reimbursement
- Remote work arrangement
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