FOIA Analyst (Scientific Disclosure)

Location: Silver Spring, MD
Work Arrangement: Remote
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $80,000–$100,000 annually
Security Requirement: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust determination.
Job Description

Brillient Corporation is seeking a FOIA Analyst (Scientific Disclosure) 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.

What We Offer

• Hybrid work flexibility
• Generous paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage
• Voluntary life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness programs
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Competitive compensation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodations

Brillient is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Brillient is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the application and interview process.

Required Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a biological or health science (Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Laboratory Science, Nursing, Pharmacology), or related field
• Minimum three (3) to five (5) years of experience in FOIA disclosure review, records management, or regulatory document analysis experience, including proactive disclosure
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Government Public Trust security clearance, as dictated by the contract
• Ability to interpret and apply regulations and statutes
• Familiarity with the drug approval process
• Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Pro and Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with clinical data sets, scientific literature review, or bench research in a laboratory setting

What We Offer

• Fully remote work flexibility
• Generous paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage
• Voluntary life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness programs
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Competitive compensation

Brillient is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Brillient is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the application and interview process. If you need an accommodation, please contact [email protected]