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FOIA Analyst – Federal Legal Support Jobs in Washington, DC at Rikka
Title: FOIA Analyst – Federal Legal Support
Company: Rikka
Location: Washington, DC
About the Role
Rikka Law Group is seeking an experienced FOIA Analyst to support a federal agency client in Washington, DC. This full-time, on-site contract position is embedded within the Office of Chief Counsel at a U.S. Department of Transportation component agency. The ideal candidate has hands-on FOIA processing experience, strong knowledge of FOIA exemptions, and the ability to manage a high-volume request backlog with precision and speed.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the agency FOIA inbox and track all incoming requests and appeals
- Assess whether requests are "perfected" under 49 CFR 7.24(a) within 3 business days of receipt
- Interact with requesters, program office staff, and record holders
- Review documents for responsiveness and apply appropriate FOIA exemptions
- Redact documents using electronic software (FOIAXpress, EverLaw, Adobe Pro, or similar)
- Draft legally sound FOIA response letters
- Prepare weekly and monthly FOIA reports for agency leadership
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of specialized FOIA processing experience
- In-depth knowledge of FOIA exemptions (Exemptions 3–7 in particular) and federal disclosure law
- Proficiency in FOIAXpress or similar FOIA tracking software
- Experience with document redaction using electronic software
- Ability to pass a federal background investigation and obtain a DOT PIV card
- U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status required
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior federal agency or DOT-component FOIA experience
- Familiarity with 49 CFR Part 7 (DOT FOIA regulations)
- Experience managing high-volume FOIA backlogs in a government environment
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm | On-site at DOT HQ, Washington, DC | Limited telework with supervisor approval
