FOIA Analyst-Passport and VISA

Department of State, Washington, DC

Onsite Position

EM Key Solutions Company is seeking an Analyst with a Top Secret or Interim Top Secret clearance to join our team in support of the Department of State's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) program. Our team plays a major role in processing FOIA cases for Passport and VISA requests, historical researchers, the public, and a host of news and media outlets.

Duties:

• Prepare and review documents in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA)
• Process and document FOIA and PA requests to an organization's records
• Interpret regulations, agency enforcement codes, and organizational policies regarding release of agency documents
• Ensure released materials do not contain personal identifiers or directly or indirectly reveal trade secrets and other information exempted under the applicable statutes
• Review completed requests for appropriateness of materials to be or not to be released
• Make redactions as needed before release
• Compose response letters, clarify requests, negotiate additional response time, and make recommendations on fees and fee waivers
• Coordinate with program offices on conducting searches for responsive documents
• Negotiate with submitters of records, and with requesters of those records, to clarify requests in order to make release determinations or recommendations

Required Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in information management related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• 1 - 3 years' relevant experience
• Familiarity with the Freedom of Information Act

Clearance:

A Top Secret or Interim Top Secret Clearance is Required. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

About EM Key Solutions:

Founded in 2015, EM Key Solutions, Inc. (EMKS) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) offering a broad range of services to support Federal Government enterprises in meeting their mission requirements and business demands. ​Relationships are key to EMKS! We adopt a customer-centric approach and proven management processes for every project we undertake. Through sound leadership and management principles, EMKS focuses on offering its clients the solutions they need to be successful throughout the project management lifecycle at the most competitive rates

If you are curious to learn more about EM Key Solutions, please visit our website at https://www.emkeysolutions.com/

EMKS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to hiring and retaining qualified and talented individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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