This role supports the U.S. Department of Commerce’s (DOC) Office of Privacy and Open Government (OPOG) in strengthening its FOIA and privacy programs. Key priorities include helping the Department reduce its FOIA backlog, improve response times for FOIA and Privacy Act requests, and ensure compliance with federal privacy requirements. The selected candidate will contribute to efforts such as drafting and reviewing privacy policies, publishing system of records notices (SORNs), coordinating breach response activities, and reviewing privacy impact assessments and authorization packages for systems handling personally identifiable information.

This position supports the U.S. Department of Commerce’s (DOC) Office of Privacy and Open Government (OPOG), which oversees the Department’s compliance with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), the Privacy Act, and related federal privacy and information security laws. The office is responsible for coordinating privacy impact assessments, ensuring privacy considerations are integrated into system security processes, and developing policies that meet statutory and government-wide requirements. It also leads Department-wide councils and task forces related to privacy and FOIA operations.

As the Senior FOIA Analyst / On-Site Lead, you will support the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Office of Privacy and Open Government by leading critical Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act compliance activities, managing daily contract operations, and providing strategic oversight of project performance. Your responsibilities will include:

FOIA & Privacy Act Request Management

• Oversee full lifecycle processing of FOIA and Privacy Act requests, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and agency regulations.

• Intake and analyze incoming requests, coordinate records searches with program offices, apply exemptions, and prepare timely, accurate responses.

• Engage with requesters, submitters, and internal stakeholders to clarify requests and facilitate resolution.

• Use eDiscovery tools (e.g., Relativity, Microsoft Purview) to review and redact documents.

• Contribute to FOIA backlog reduction and litigation support efforts.

• Run and interpret reports from FOIA case management systems, and support statutory reporting (e.g., Annual and Quarterly FOIA Reports).

Privacy Program Support

• Draft and review Privacy Act Statements and System of Records Notices (SORNs), ensuring compliance with 5 U.S.C. 552a(e)(3) and OMB guidance.

• Prepare and review privacy impact assessments (PIAs) and system authorization packages for systems processing personally identifiable information (PII).

• Implement and assess privacy controls aligned with NIST SP 800-37 and SP 800-53.

• Draft and maintain privacy notices, policies, and procedures to ensure legal compliance and risk mitigation.

Training, Oversight & Compliance

• Develop and deliver privacy-related training across the Department.

• Support audits and internal reviews of systems and programs that process PII.

• Lead breach response coordination, including evaluating incident reports and participating in table-top exercises.

• Assist with drafting privacy-related reports as required by FISMA or other federal mandates.

Leadership & Contract Management

• Serve as the on-site team lead, supervising daily activities, assigning tasks, and ensuring alignment with contract deliverables and performance expectations.

• Coordinate with government stakeholders, manage vendor deliverables, and maintain contract quality standards.

• Recommend process improvements and submit written recommendations quarterly to support continual improvement goals.

• Represent the contractor team in meetings and manage communication with all affected parties across technical, contractual, and administrative areas.

• At least 5 years of federal project management experience, including team oversight and day-to-day contract coordination.
• At least 5 years of experience applying FOIA and Privacy Act laws to determine record access, draft responses, and manage related documentation in a federal environment.
• 2+ years of experience using eDiscovery tools to process FOIA requests in a federal environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Access) and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Law, Public Administration, Information Science, Paralegal Studies).

• PMP certification or equivalent project management credential.

Work Location & Schedule:

This is a full-time, on-site position located at 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. Regular remote or telework flexibility is not offered for this role. While occasional flexibility may be approved on a case-by-case basis, the selected candidate must be physically present on-site Monday through Friday.

Start and end times are flexible; however, all staff must be on-site from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM EST each day, with a lunch break permitted during that window.

This position is part of a government contract with a base year and four option years, with the potential to extend through 2030 based on performance. Strong performers will have the opportunity for long-term stability and continued professional growth in support of a high-visibility federal program.

At Ardent Eagle Solutions, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees and their families:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
• Matching 401(k) Plan
• Continuing Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off

This job description is intended to describe the general scope of work and level of work that is needed to perform while on task with Ardent Eagle Solutions. Other duties may be assigned. Selected candidates may undergo a government security investigation and must fulfill eligibility criteria for accessing classified information. US citizenship may be a prerequisite for certain roles.
 
Ardent Eagle Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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