FOIA Specialist

The NISC program at Leidos currently has an opening for a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Specialist to support the FAA. This is an exciting opportunity to assist the FAA in responding to important FOIA requests, applying the Privacy Act, and supporting records management at the agency.
Primary Responsibilities:
Duties End to end case management: Independently conduct comprehensive cradle to grave review and processing of FOIA and PA requests.
Records Analysis and Determination: Review and analyze FOIA and PA records for responsiveness, draft precise determinations and ensure all released materials are vetted in accordance with applicable statutory exemptions.
Exemption Expertise: Independently research, analyze, and apply FOIA Exemptions 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 and PA exemptions ensuring full compliance with applicable Federal laws, regulations, case law, and agency policies for simple, complex, and expedited requests.
Coordination and Compliance: Coordinate and track high-volume requests across offices and agencies to ensure that final responses are accurate, complete, and legally sufficient.
Technical Proficiency: Use electronic tracking databases and advanced redaction software such as Adobe Acrobat and FOIAXpress to accurately excise exempt information and apply appropriate statutory annotations. Additionally, proficient using Microsoft Office Suite.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior work experience. Additional years of experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree. Prior FOIA experience required.
Expert ability independently handling FOIA requests and responses including redactions, communicating with requestors and stakeholders, and preparing responses to FOIA requests
Background working with federal agency’s general counsel’s office on FOIA requests.
MS Office Suite proficiency
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of DOT or the FAA FOIA process
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Original Posting:October 9, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.