FOIA Analyst

Position Title: FOIA Specialist
Company: Cameo Consulting Group, LLC
Location: Washington, DC or Teleworking within the U.S.
Job Type: Full-time
Clearance: Ability to obtain a Public Trust Suitability clearance is required.
Work Hours: Weekdays between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm Eastern Time (ET), except for designated Government holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

About the Role:
Cameo Consulting Group is seeking multiple experienced FOIA Specialists to join our team supporting a Federal client. In this critical role, you will be responsible for processing and managing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act requests, ensuring compliance with federal statutes, and supporting transparency initiatives for a major federal component. This is a long-term opportunity on a federally funded contract.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review incoming FOIA/PA requests to locate responsive documentation within acquisition files.
• Propose appropriate redactions in accordance with FOIA exemptions, statutes, and agency regulations.
• Prepare draft responses to appeals, fee waivers, and litigation-related documents for Government review.
• Coordinate timely responses to Congressional inquiries and public requests for acquisition-related information.
• Maintain and update FOIA tracking databases, ensuring accurate records of all requests.
• Safeguard Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and handle sensitive records in compliance with federal law and DHS policy.
• Alert Government personnel to potentially controversial requests requiring special coordination.
• Assist in developing and updating agency FOIA guidance and procedural documents.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. college or university. A degree in Business, Information Management, Contracting, or Law is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of four (4) years of documented experience as a FOIA Specialist, Paralegal, or in a similar role involving federal transparency laws.
• In lieu of a degree, six (6) years of relevant federal procurement or private-sector transparency experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), FOIA, and Privacy Act.
• Proven experience reviewing contract files or government documentation.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with strong analytical and organizational abilities.
• High proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working within DHS or another federal law enforcement agency.
• Experience managing procurement-sensitive or law enforcement-sensitive information.
• Knowledge of government contract-writing systems (e.g., PRISM).

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on mission-critical projects supporting national security.
• Professional development and a clear career path.

Apply: Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience.