FOIA Analyst Bethesda, MD

Synertex is seeking a FOIA Analyst to work with a Government Intelligence Community client in Bethesda, MD.

Benefits include competitive PTO, 11 Paid Government Holidays, a 401k with 6% match, and a comprehensive list of health care options.

Clearance: TS/SCI with a Polygraph

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Respond to public and official requests for review and release of classified and/or sensitive customer information under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Privacy Act (PA), Executive Order (EO) 13526 (Classified National Security Information), and appropriate IC policies and procedures.


• Respond to complex cases, such as those including FOIA litigation and FOIA appeals, demonstrating extensive knowledge of the FOIA and PA exemptions and administrative requirements.


• Conduct Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR) and Automatic Declassification Review (ADR) in accordance with EO 13526.


• Coordinate taskings, searches, and document collection activities across internal IC agency components and external government agencies.


• Validate adequacy of record searches and ensure all relevant facts are accurately captured in case documentation.


• Conduct thorough review of case files to ensure all required actions such as search confirmations, consultations, document reviews, and correspondence, are complete and properly documented.


• Monitor case progress to ensure compliance with all deadlines and coordinate workflow with government leads and other stakeholders.


• Provide high‑quality, grammatically error‑free work requiring minimal government editing.


• Submit signed final response letters to requesters and close cases within three business days of government approval.


• Track and update the status of cases in a timely and accurate manner using customer tools as identified by the Government.

• Provide inputs to annual compliance reports as directed by the Government.


• In accordance with applicable law and at Government direction, ensure that the ODNI information which has been cleared for public release is available for public inspection and/or copying/downloading.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires a TS/SCI with Polygraph level clearance.


• Requires a BS/BA + 5 years of experience required, or 9+ years of experience with no degree


• Demonstrated experience supporting FOIA, PA, MDR, and/or ADR case processing, including coordination, documentation, drafting correspondence, and interacting with requesters.


• Strong ability to review sensitive government records and ensure compliance with disclosure, privacy, and classification requirements.


• Excellent written communication skills, with a proven ability to produce error-free, professionally formatted documents.


• Proficiency with case management tools and document-handling systems; experience with IC or ODNI systems is a plus.


• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to accurately document case actions.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience with FOIA case management within the Intelligence Community.


• Familiarity with FOIA records tracking systems.


• Background in legal, paralegal, compliance, or records management disciplines.


• Prior experience drafting official correspondence and coordinating with multiple government entities.


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.