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Principal FOIA Analyst

Sparks Group

Washington, DC

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$70–$95 Per Hour
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Case Management, Code of Federal Regulations, Data Collection, Federal Laws and Regulations, Leadership, Legal, Legal Support Skills, Litigation, Maintain Compliance, Metrics, Political Science, Privacy Controls, Privacy Regulations, Process Management, Project/Program Coordination, Public Administration, Records Management, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Time Management, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Washington, DC
POSTED
1 day ago
Job Summary/Company:
Sparks Group has partnered with a federal client to identify a highly skilled Principal FOIA Analyst to support the administration of the agency’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act programs. This role is responsible for managing disclosure processes, ensuring compliance with federal transparency and privacy laws, and advising on information governance and records management across the organization.
Responsibilities:
FOIA Intake & Case Management
  • Receive, log, and triage incoming FOIA requests
  • Coordinate record searches with program offices
  • Track statutory deadlines and provide status updates
  • Prepare acknowledgment, interim, and final FOIA responses
  • Ensure compliance with FOIA statutory and proactive disclosure requirements
FOIA Review & Disclosure
  • Review and analyze responsive records
  • Apply appropriate FOIA exemptions and exclusions
  • Perform redactions and draft detailed legal justifications
  • Prepare Vaughn indices to support withholding decisions
  • Coordinate consultations with internal stakeholders and external agencies
Privacy Act Administration
  • Process requests for access and amendment of personal records
  • Ensure compliance with Privacy Act regulations and OMB A-130 requirements
  • Advise program offices on systems of records and routine uses
Agency FOIA Compliance
  • Implement and advise on agency-specific FOIA regulations (e.g., GSA 41 CFR Part 105-60, DOL 29 CFR Part 70)
  • Manage fee assessments, appeals processes, and FOIA liaison coordination
  • Support proactive disclosures and FOIA reading room obligations
Records Management
  • Support records lifecycle management in accordance with the Federal Records Act (Title 44)
  • Ensure proper creation, maintenance, and disposition of federal records
  • Collaborate with records officers on retention schedules and compliance
  • Oversee management of electronic records, including communications
Information Governance & Policy
  • Advise leadership on information lifecycle management and risk mitigation
  • Ensure alignment with OMB Circular A-130 (privacy, security, records, and open data)
  • Support agency-wide information governance initiatives
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) Coordination
  • Coordinate with program offices and oversight bodies (OIRA/OIG)
  • Ensure public data collections meet burden, necessity, and control number requirements prior to release
Training & Outreach
  • Develop and deliver training on FOIA, Privacy Act, and records management
  • Contribute to internal policies, templates, and guidance materials
  • Support proactive disclosure initiatives and FOIA reading room updates
Data Calls & Reporting
  • Compile and report FOIA metrics (annual and quarterly)
  • Support Chief FOIA Officer reporting requirements
  • Maintain accurate logs in accordance with agency policy
Dispute Resolution & Appeals
  • Coordinate administrative appeals and draft appeal decisions
  • Prepare litigation support packages
  • Serve as liaison with the Office of General Counsel (OGC)

Qualifications/Background Profile:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Legal Studies, Information Management, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience applying:
    • Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. § 552)
    • Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. § 552a)
  • Demonstrated experience:
    • Drafting Vaughn indices and formal determination letters
    • Handling complex and/or litigation-related FOIA requests
    • Applying FOIA exemptions and performing detailed record reviews and redactions
  • Strong knowledge of:
    • Federal disclosure laws and privacy regulations
    • OMB Circular A-130 and federal information governance standards
  • Proven ability to manage multiple cases and meet strict statutory deadlines

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    This job is In-Person.

    Pay Range: Hourly $70.00 to $95.00

    We offer several comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, paid and unpaid time off, and retirement and savings plans to qualifying employees.

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    Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.

     

About the Company

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Sparks Group

Bringing the Best People and the Best Companies Together Since 1970.

Sparks Group (formerly SPARKS, Sparks IT Solutions, and Sparks Personnel) is the Washington DC Area's leading temporary staffing and full-time recruiting services provider. Whether you are seeking your next opportunity or looking to add talent, Sparks Group is the ideal partner for you! Each of our four divisions (Sparks Office, Sparks Accounting & Finance, Sparks IT, and Sparks Creative) specializes in placing professionals in temporary/contract, temporary-to-full-time, and full-time roles across a diverse array of staffing categories, positions and levels including: office/administrative, customer service, human resources and talent acquisition, legal support, government and cleared personnel, mortgage/banking, accounting and finance, contracts and procurement, information technology and creative/marketing.

Sparks Group brings over four decades of experience placing professionals in challenging and rewarding positions at many of the area’s most prestigious organizations. Our primary focus is presenting opportunities that match each candidate’s skill-sets, experience levels, career objectives, and growth needs. Sparks Group has regularly ranked as one of the top US staffing and recruiting firms having been named to Inavero’s Best of Staffing Lists® for Client and Employee Satisfaction (2012-2017). Additionally, Sparks Group is proud to have been recently selected for other awards Staffing Industry Analysts’ 2017 Best Staffing Firms to Work For, Washington Business Journal Best Places to Work (2017), the Washington Post’s Top Workplaces® List (2017, 2014), Forbes® Best Professional Recruiting Firms (2017), and the National Capital Business Ethics Award.

COMPANY SIZE
50 to 99 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1970
WEBSITE
https://www.sparksgroupinc.com