Job Description

Federal FOIA Specialist (Multiple Openings)

Location: Onsite, Washington, DC

Clearance: No active clearance required; TS/SCI preferred. Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Salary: $70,000 - $95,000 Annually

BluePath Labs is a fast-growing research and consulting company committed to solving complex problems for federal, state, and local government clients. We offer a range of professional, scientific, and technology services. Our specific areas of expertise include business consulting, research and data science, and technology integration.

We are actively seeking a Federal FOIA Specialist to support a federal client with processing Freedom of Information Act requests involving acquisition and related records. The Federal FOIA Specialist supports the end-to-end processing of federal Freedom of Information Act requests. The specialist coordinates records collection, organizes and reviews potentially responsive materials, applies established exemption guidance to propose redactions, prepares accurate response packages, and tracks requests through Government and legal review. The position requires careful handling of acquisition-sensitive records, strong written communication, and disciplined case management. Government officials retain all final disclosure decisions.

U.S. citizenship is required. An active clearance is not required at the time of application; however, candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance. TS/SCI eligibility or an active TS/SCI clearance is preferred.

Note: This position is contingent upon contract award. We are currently seeking qualified candidates to include in our proposal for an upcoming government contract. Applicants selected may be contacted for further steps if the contract is awarded.

Responsibilities:

• Process federal FOIA requests involving acquisition, contracting, and related agency records in accordance with applicable procedures and Government direction.
• Coordinate searches and records collection with Government offices, program teams, contracting personnel, and other records custodians.
• Organize, index, and review responsive records for completeness, responsiveness, duplication, and sensitivity.
• Apply established FOIA exemption guidance to identify and propose redactions for Government and legal review.
• Prepare draft response letters, release packages, redaction logs, and supporting case documentation.
• Maintain accurate case files, request trackers, deadlines, status notes, and correspondence.
• Coordinate consultations, referrals, clarifications, and legal reviews, and track actions through resolution.
• Identify missing information, conflicting records, or schedule risks and raise them promptly to the appropriate Government lead.
• Protect personally identifiable information, procurement-sensitive information, and other controlled or sensitive records.
• Perform quality-control checks to ensure response packages are complete, consistent, and ready for Government decision.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with Government stakeholders and internal team members.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• U. S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Four or more years of experience processing federal FOIA requests.
• Demonstrated experience collecting, organizing, reviewing, and tracking responsive federal records.
• Experience applying FOIA exemption guidance to proposed redactions and preparing materials for Government or legal review.
• Experience handling acquisition-sensitive, procurement-sensitive, personally identifiable, or other controlled information.
• Experience preparing complete, accurate FOIA response packages and maintaining supporting case documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Ability to manage multiple requests and deadlines while maintaining accurate records and attention to detail.
• Must pass all pre-employment qualifications required by the employer.
• Strong research, analytical, organizational, writing, and quality-control skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• TS/SCI eligibility or an active TS/SCI clearance.

Benefits:

BluePath Labs offers a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include, but are not limited to: employer-sponsored healthcare, lifestyle & wellness reimbursement, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), tuition reimbursement, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off for vacation / sick leave, in addition to 12 holidays per calendar year.

About BluePath

BluePath Labs combines mission and business insights with advanced technologies to deliver measurable performance improvements for our clients. BluePath is dedicated to surpassing client expectations by always living by our core values of integrity, professionalism, and resilience. BluePath's extensive experience in Government, Military, Commercial, and Academic environments is unique among small businesses and a core differentiator of our solutions. Our multidisciplinary background allows us to solve diverse and complex problems. Most importantly, we work closely with our clients to frame problems correctly, optimize processes, leverage technologies, and implement enduring solutions. Labs are where ideas are born, experiments occur, and breakthroughs happen. It is the hallmark of BluePath's culture.

https://www.bluepathlabs.com/

BluePath Labs is an equal opportunity employer.