Science Disclosure Analyst

Brillient Corporation is seeking a Science Disclosure Analyst to join its team supporting a federal contract. Their primary role is to analyze scientific data and findings, and prepare reports and presentations that communicate their conclusions and recommendations to stakeholders.

This position is 100% remote.

Essential Job Functions:

• Applying appropriate FOIA exemptions to non-disclosable information within responsive documents.
• Preparing records for release, including the redaction of materials to be withheld, and duplicating materials, as necessary
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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Key Responsibilities

Some of the tasks include:

• Disclosure Review
• Redaction of Records
• Communication and Reporting, to include, but not limited to keeping division management informed of the nature of all sensitive requests
• Providing weekly progress reports

Redaction & Disclosure

• Redact records in accordance with FOIA, the OPEN Government Act, the E-Gov Act, and applicable job aids and guidance from OC staff
• Apply exemptions appropriately to ensure information exempt under statutes is withheld
• Utilize Adobe Acrobat Pro (or other approved software) to electronically redact and prepare records, including boxing exempt material, sanitization, and Bates numbering if applicable
• Prepare documents and Vaughn indices for disclosure-based litigation, as required
• Ensure released materials do not contain exempt information

Correspondence & Communication

• Draft original correspondence for release on behalf of the agency
• Communicate with requesters, regulated industry, sponsors, staff, contractors, and other stakeholders to clarify requests and provide updates
• Serve as liaison with requesters and, on occasion, other agencies or appellants

Compliance & Quality

• Ensure disclosure analysis is accurate, timely, and compliant with FOIA, the Privacy Act, and applicable regulations
• Stay up to date on statutory and regulatory changes to maintain compliance
• Ensure released materials do not contain information exempt under applicable statutes
• Meet agency performance standards, including review rates and timeliness metrics

Reporting & Tracking

• Maintain accurate data entry in FOIA tracking databases
• Monitor request backlogs and prioritize processing of sensitive or time-critical cases
• Prepare indexes of produced documents, including withheld portions and exemption codes
• Support reporting requirements for leadership and oversight staff