FOIA Analyst – Journeyman

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Journeyman FOIA Redaction Analyst in our Intel Sector Analysis Solutions Business Area (ASBA).  Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more.  Join us and make a difference in Analysis Solutions!

Must have an active TS/SCI Polygraph up front (this is firm).

Seeking a FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) Redaction Analyst onsite in McLean, VA.

• Review and redact personally identifiable information (PII), confidential data, and classified information from sensitive documents in accordance with Executive Order 13526, the Privacy Act of 1974, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
• Conduct line-by-line review of documents and cite specific exemption authority and justification for each redaction.
• Prepare files for release to approved parties by ensuring all redactions are accurate, properly justified, and compliant with policy.
• Organize, track, and maintain case files requiring redaction within the IC customer.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all redaction activities.
• Provide inputs to compliance reports and metrics as directed by the Government.
• Safeguard individual privacy by ensuring information about an individual is not accessed or disclosed without that individual's knowledge and consent, consistent with the Privacy Act..

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, or 11+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Requires a TS/SCI with Polygraph level clearance.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing and redacting sensitive information from U.S. Government reports or records.
• Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Pro or comparable redaction software.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to articulate and document redaction justifications on a line-by-line basis.

Desired Skills

• Familiarity with FOIA, Privacy Act, and classification review workflows.
• Paralegal training or records/information management background.
• Experience supporting IC or DoD customers in a redaction or disclosure review role.
• Experience supporting high-level government officials on projects with high visibility.

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Original Posting:

May 15, 2026

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.