We are seeking three (3) experienced FOIA Specialists to support the Executive Office of the President — specifically the Council on Environmental Quality. This is a high-impact federal opportunity supporting Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) operations, including work tied to policy, interagency coordination, and litigation support.

Key Responsibilities

FOIA Processing & Case Management

• Review and process FOIA requests and administrative appeals
• Communicate with requesters and manage deadlines
• Conduct document searches across electronic and physical records
• Apply responsiveness determinations and metadata coding

Document Review & Redaction

• Perform line-by-line review of records
• Apply FOIA exemptions (especially Exemptions 5 & 6)
• Redact documents using tools like Adobe Acrobat
• Prepare release packages for disclosure

Litigation Support

• Assist in FOIA-related litigation support
• Prepare Vaughn indexes and administrative records
• Support DOJ coordination and document productions
• Draft supporting materials (declarations, briefs, reports)

Reporting & Tracking

• Maintain FOIA tracking systems
• Support quarterly and annual FOIA reporting
• Ensure accurate documentation and audit readiness

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited institution
• Active bar license in any U.S. jurisdiction
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Minimum 2+ years of federal FOIA experience
• Experience with interagency FOIA coordination
• Strong knowledge of FOIA exemptions and legal standards
• Experience with eDiscovery platforms (e.g., Nuix Discover)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and document review systems

Highly Preferred

• Experience supporting the Executive Office of the President (EOP)
• FOIA litigation support experience
• Quality control review of FOIA productions

Work Environment & Clearance

• Work performed primarily on-site in Washington, DC
• Eligibility for Tier 5 (Top Secret-equivalent) background investigation required
• Ability to obtain and maintain national security eligibility