Principal FOIA Analyst

Job Description Job Description Essnova Solutions, Inc. is an award-winning SBA 8(a) and HUBZone-certified small business specializing in technology solutions and professional services for government and commercial clients. Our expertise spans geospatial, healthcare, and environmental services, with a strong commitment to supporting federal agencies. As a Principal FOIA Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the agency’s compliance with federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requirements.

Your work will directly impact transparency and information access, supporting mission-critical operations in a dynamic environment. Key responsibilities include: Processing and analyzing FOIA requests in accordance with federal regulations Reviewing, redacting, and preparing responsive documentation for release Coordinating with legal counsel, program offices, and records management stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely responses Maintaining compliance with FOIA deadlines and federal records management requirements Ensuring proper application of FOIA exemptions and supporting complex request handling Contributing to agency records management practices and supporting documentation audits Communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders throughout the FOIA process Requirements Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree 5–8 years of federal FOIA experience Experience handling complex FOIA requests, including applying exemptions and performing redactions Working knowledge of federal records management requirements (e.g., NARA guidance/Federal Records Act) Experience coordinating FOIA responses with agency counsel, program offices, and records management personnel Ability to acquire a CSOSA clearance Preferred Qualifications: Hands-on experience with FOIA processing and redaction tools (FOIAXpress, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Relativity, eDiscovery platforms, or SharePoint) Working knowledge of 5 U.S.C. § 552 (FOIA) and DOJ FOIA guidance Experience supporting FOIA operations for CSOSA or similar federal justice/corrections/supervision agency environments Experience communicating with external FOIA requesters regarding request processing and responses Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO