Junior Analyst Jobs in Silver Spring, MD (NOW HIRING)

Job Type
Full-time
Description
About Le'fant
Le'fant is a rapidly growing CVE Certified, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business specializing in management consulting for the federal government. Our compensation and benefits plans are designed to attract and retain the industry's best talent to provide the highest quality services to the Federal Government. We offer 40l(k) matching, customized health plans, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, an incentives program to recognize exceptional behavior and competitive base salaries. We hire the best to provide the best service.
Le'fant is seeking a Junior FOIA Analyst to support the processing of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act requests. This role assists with initial request intake, record searches, document preparation, and drafting routine correspondence under the guidance of senior analysts.
The Junior FOIA Analyst supports workflow efficiency by maintaining organized case files, ensuring accurate data entry, and assisting with the timely completion of FOIA program tasks. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, able to follow established procedures, and communicates clearly in both written and verbal formats.
Working on-site with experienced FOIA professionals provides valuable hands-on exposure to federal FOIA operations. Junior analysts in this role gain practical experience reviewing records, understanding exemption application, and learning how agencies manage information requests while receiving guidance from senior analysts and program leadership.
This position is performed on-site at a customer location Telework, with a minimum of one in-office day per week may be approved on a case-by-case basis based on training, knowledge, performance, and customer approval.
What You'll Do:

• Receive and log incoming FOIA and Privacy Act requests into a tracking system such as SecureRelease
• Verify that a request is complete and communicate with the requester if additional information is needed
• Create and maintain organized case files for each request, both electronically and in hard copy
• Assist in conducting searches for records responsive to requests across various databases and systems
• Convert hard copy documents into electronic formats for processing and review
• Perform initial reviews of records to identify potentially responsive information
• Draft routine correspondence, such as acknowledgment letters and status updates, for review by senior analysts
• Enter and maintain accurate case data in FOIA tracking databases to ensure records remain current
• Provide document management support, including scanning, organizing, and preparing records for review, while gaining hands-on experience in federal FOIA processing and workflow procedures

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• All work must be performed within the United States or on customer site.
• Must have the ability to pass the U.S. Coast Guard /Department of Homeland Security (DHS) background investigation, criteria include but are not limited to:
  • 1-year check for misconduct such as theft or fraud
  • 1-year check for illegal drug use
  • 3-year check for felony conviction

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree and one (1) year of general experience; OR
• Five (5) years' general experience.

General experience is defined as experience gained in an office or administrative setting.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities

Preferred:

• Experience with SecureRelease FOIA processing system is a plus.
• Experience processing FOIA requests within a federal agency FOIA program or contractor support environment is strongly preferred.

Additional Information:
This role is contingent upon contract award. We are connecting with qualified candidates now to support potential program startup if the contract is awarded. Position duties, work location, schedule, and compensation may be adjusted to align with final contract requirements and labor category determinations at the time of award.
EEO Statement:
It has been and will continue to be a fundamental philosophy and policy of Le'fant not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, sexual gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, parental status, marital status, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, veteran status or any other protected category with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Pay Transparency
There are many factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. Annual salary is just one component of Le'fant's total compensation package. Le'fant provides a variety of benefits to employees, including but not limited to, health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a 401k plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Le'Fant maintains compliance with all federal, state, and regional labor laws and regulations for the workforce lifecycle, for all candidates and employees, regardless of employment status. This commitment applies across temporary, part-time, full-time, and salaried positions, complying with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply. Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.
A reasonable estimate of the current range is $30,000 to $55,000