# Principal FOIA Analyst

**Company:** [Essnova Solutions, Inc.](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/spjA7xqrhk5RfJQnySoq2Y.md)
**Location:** Washington, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time

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## 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