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Savan is seeking full-time and part-time Junior FOIA Analyst to support a federal agency's FOIA program in addressing a significant backlog of FOIA requests. This entry-level role involves performing a variety of FOIA processing and administrative tasks in support of an agency that delivers public-facing services through grants and direct assistance, resulting in a high volume of FOIA requests.

Role Responsibilities:

Receives, reviews, logs, and tracks incoming FOIA requests in agency FOIA case management systems.
Assists in conducting searches for responsive records across agency programs and electronic systems.
Reviews documents for completeness, accuracy, and responsiveness.
Applies established FOIA exemptions and markings following agency guidance and senior analyst review.
Organizes and maintains FOIA case files to ensure accuracy, consistency, and audit readiness.
Prepares draft acknowledgment letters, interim responses, final responses, and routine correspondence.
Monitors statutory deadlines and independently tracks assigned cases to ensure timely processing.
Enters and maintains accurate data in FOIA tracking systems, spreadsheets, and reports.
Handles sensitive, confidential, and personally identifiable information (PII) in accordance with federal regulations.
Identifies discrepancies, missing information, or potential issues and proactively elevates them to senior staff.
Assists with FOIA metrics, reporting, and administrative support as required.

Qualifications and Requirements:

BA/BS degree with a minimum 3 years relevant experience required. H.S Diploma and 7 years experience or Associates Degree and 5 year’s experience are also acceptable.
Expertise in FOIA processing with the ability to analyze information and apply FOIA guidelines to routine requests.
Experience using automated tools and case management systems, such as Secure Release and FOIA Xpress.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to review records for accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
Highly organized and able to manage multiple cases, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously.
Self-starter who demonstrates initiative, accountability, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to interact independently with government clients and stakeholders.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills appropriate for formal government correspondence.

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. § 552) and basic understanding of FOIA exemptions and timelines
Prior experience supporting FOIA, Privacy Act, records management, legal, or compliance program within a federal government environment.

Work Location and Schedule
Remote/ Washington, DC

Application Process
Submit your application to the link on this page. Applicants selected for interviews will be notified by email or phone.

Compensation
The anticipated salary range for this position is $50K–$75K. This range represents Savan Group’s good faith estimate at the time of posting and is not a guarantee of compensation.

Final compensation will be determined based on factors including relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, internal equity, market conditions, and geographic location. For positions supporting federal contracts, compensation may also be subject to applicable labor category requirements, contract terms, funding, and other contract-specific provisions. As a result, actual compensation may vary from the posted salary range.

EOE, including disability and veterans.
Savan is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a workplace free of discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, and sexual orientation, national origin, age (40 or older), marital status, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodation for the employment process, please email your request to [email protected]. For more information about our company, please visit our website at www.savangroup.com

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