FOIA Analyst Leisnoi, Inc. United States, Maryland, College Park Sep 14, 2026 Job Title

FOIA Analyst

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Location

College Park, MD 20740 US

Ft Meade, MD 20755 US (Primary)

Career Level

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Category

Information Technology

Salary Grade

Date Needed By

Job Type

Full-time

Travel

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title:

FOIA Analyst Reports to:

IT Project Manager Subsidiary:

Leisnoi Professional Services, LLC Location:

Fort Meade, MD FSLA Status:

Non-Exempt Job Status:

Regular, Full-Time Position Summary:

The FOIA Analyst provides critical technical and analytical support to the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) by utilizing enterprise IT platforms to fulfill complex Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) requests. This role bridges legal compliance and IT operations, requiring the analyst to query digital databases, utilize advanced eDiscovery software, apply electronic redactions to metadata and digital files, and manage the technical workflow of cases within specialized IT case management software (e.g., FOIAXpress).

Primary Responsibilities:

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Discovery & Data Extraction:

Utilize DoD Impact Level 5 (IL5) authorized eDiscovery platformsto query, filter, and extract electronically stored information (ESI) across DISA's network, including DoD365 environments, SharePoint data lakes, and internal cloud servers.

FOIA IT System Management:

Operate and maintain FOIA IT case management systems (such as FOIAXpress and its Public Access Link portal)to track request lifecycles, log communications, and generate digital compliance reports.

SOP Development:

Create Records Managements SOPs, tip sheets, and updates manuals.

Digital Redaction & Quality Assurance:

Apply electronic redaction software to remove Personally Identifiable Information (PII), Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and classified data from digital files. Perform IT quality assurance to ensure metadata is scrubbed and native file properties do not inadvertently leak redacted information.

Digital Deduplication:

Utilize AI and machine learning tools within eDiscovery systems to perform digital deduplication, thread analysis on enterprise emails, and keyword filtering to isolate responsive IT records efficiently.

Technical Workflow Coordination:

Coordinate with DISA system administrators, network engineers, and data owners to locate responsive IT system architecture diagrams, cyber incident logs, and technical policy documents requested by the public.

Drafting Government Response Letters:

Write official correspondence for review and signature, which is inclusive of release determinations.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Cyber Policy, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience:

3-5 years of experience in eDiscovery, digital FOIA processing, or electronic records management within the DoD or Intelligence Community.

Technical Skills:

Proficiency with FOIAXpress, advanced Adobe Acrobat Pro (digital redaction), Microsoft 365 eDiscovery modules, and cloud-based case management software.

Clearance:

Active DoD Secret clearance is strictly required to access DISA enterprise systems and review potentially sensitive IT records.

SIPRNet Access:

Candidates will need to have SIPRNET access to search and process responsive records.

Regulations:

Candidate must have familiarity with FOIA statute 5 U.S.C

• 552,DoD Manual 5400.07, and FOIA exemptions 1-9 Working Environment & Conditions This position is primarily indoors, consistent with a standard office position and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. The incumbent is required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The workload may require the incumbent to sit for extended periods of time. The incumbent must be able to read, do simple math calculations and withstand moderate amounts of stress. The incumbent must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Leisnoi is an Equal Opportunity Employer Leisnoi considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, family responsibility, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran's status or any other legal protected status. Pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, Leisnoi Corporation, may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to Leisnoi Shareholders and their Descendants.

EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

# of Hires Needed

1

Exemption Type

Non-Exempt