Scientific FOIA Disclosure Analyst

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: FDA: Main Campus, Silver Spring, MD

• Silver Spring, MD, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Brillient Corporation is seeking a Scientific Disclosure / FOIA Analyst to support federal health and regulatory programs. This position combines hands-on Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) processing with the review and analysis of scientific, medical, pharmaceutical, and regulatory records. The ideal candidate has experience processing FOIA requests, including reviewing and redacting confidential commercial information (CCI), trade secrets, and other qualifying protected information under FOIA Exemption (b)(4). A scientific or health sciences background is important for understanding complex technical documentation, clinical research, and regulatory submissions.

Key Responsibilities

Process FOIA requests involving scientific, medical, pharmaceutical, and regulatory records, including document review, exemption analysis, redaction, and preparation of release packages. Apply FOIA Exemption (b)(4) to identify, review, and redact qualifying confidential commercial information, trade secrets, and proprietary commercial information.

Review and interpret scientific and technical documents, including clinical study reports, research findings, pharmaceutical submissions, and regulatory records. Identify information protected under other applicable FOIA exemptions and the Privacy Act. Perform electronic document redactions using Adobe Acrobat Pro or other approved redaction tools.

Document exemption determinations, redaction justifications, and disclosure recommendations in accordance with agency requirements. Conduct quality-control reviews to ensure accurate redactions, appropriate exemption application, and completeness of release packages. Maintain FOIA case records, track processing deadlines, and prepare required correspondence and status reports.

Coordinate with agency personnel, scientific subject matter experts, and other stakeholders to resolve complex disclosure issues. Coordinate with agency personnel, scientific subject matter experts, and other stakeholders to resolve complex disclosure issues.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Health Sciences, Environmental Sciences, or a related scientific or technical discipline, or an approved combination of education and relevant experience consistent with contract requirements. Minimum three (3) years of hands-on FOIA processing experience, including document review, exemption determinations, and redaction.

Demonstrated experience applying FOIA Exemption (b)(4) to review and redact confidential commercial information (CCI), trade secrets, or other qualifying commercial information. Working knowledge of FOIA regulations, applicable exemptions, and federal disclosure requirements. Experience reviewing scientific, medical, pharmaceutical, technical, or regulatory documentation.

Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Pro or comparable electronic redaction software. Strong analytical, written communication, organizational, and quality-control skills. Ability to manage multiple FOIA requests independently while meeting established processing deadlines. Ability to obtain and maintain a favorable federal Public Trust background investigation.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience supporting FDA, HHS, NIH, or another federal health or regulatory agency. Five (5) or more years of direct FOIA processing or scientific disclosure experience. Experience reviewing clinical trial data, pharmaceutical submissions, biological product information, scientific research, or regulatory records.

Familiarity with FDA regulatory processes, scientific disclosure requirements, and confidential commercial information reviews. Experience with Exemption (b)(4) submitter notification procedures and complex disclosure determinations. Experience using federal FOIA case management systems. Experience preparing Vaughn indices, supporting FOIA appeals or litigation, or developing complex exemption justifications.