FOIA Analyst

Posted Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Koniag IT Systems, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a FOIA Analyst to support KPS and our government customer in Charleston, SC. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust.

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

The FOIA Analysts will support government Freedom of Information Act operations. As key personnel identified by the government, FOIA Analysts ensure transparent and compliant handling of FOIA requests. This position operates Monday through Friday during normal business hours, except on Federal holidays or when government facilities are closed for administrative reasons.

The FOIA Analyst will perform comprehensive support for FOIA operations, working with FOIA Officers, POCs, and SMEs. Core responsibilities include:

• Monitor systems, mail, faxes, and email accounts for new requests and referrals
• Analyze incoming requests for compliance and procedural requirements
• Draft acknowledgment letters with appropriate fee categories and determinations
• Coordinate with components for document review and case management
• Assign and track requests through the appropriate channels

• Identify offices and personnel with potentially responsive records
• Task and monitor search responses to ensure completeness
• Provide guidance on proper search techniques
• Determine appropriate search methodologies
• Convert and prepare documents for review

• Identify information exempt from release under applicable laws
• Apply appropriate red actions with proper exemption annotations
• Review release recommendations and reconcile differences
• Prepare correspondence for approval by authorized officials
• Coordinate with subject matter experts and legal counsel as needed
• Prepare final response packages for signature

• Maintain electronic case files with comprehensive documentation
• Manage correspondence and communications
• Prepare Vaughn indices for withheld documents
• Generate required reports and statistics
• Ensure Section 508 compliance for public materials

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience
• Three or more years of experience in analytical and administrative support services

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat
• Experience with electronic FOIA processing tools, preferably FOIAXpress
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of Section 508 accessibility requirements
• Proven technical knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. § 552)
• Ability to analyze documents and identify exempt information
• Experience with redaction processes and exemption application
• Strong attention to detail in data management and reporting

• Previous experience in government FOIA offices
• Knowledge of federal FOIA policies and procedures
• Experience with FOIA case management systems
• Background in legal research related to FOIA cases
• Familiarity with federal recordkeeping requirements

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at  or by calling  to request accommodations.

Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions.

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