Job ID: 2313863

Location: SILVER SPRING, MD, US

Date Posted: 2023-10-05

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: Bus Proc Analyst

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust

Potential for Remote Work: No

Description

Job Description:

Seeking to hire a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Specialist to support our federal client, located in Silver Spring, MD. Candidates must have FOIA experience and be highly motivated with expert research and analysis skills, a keen attention to details, and the ability to mange multiple tasks at once.

Essential Functions

§ Processing FOIA requests using the department's FOIA request management tracking system including assembling legal documents and evidence, reviewing cases, redacting information and applying exemptions as necessary, preparing the appropriate responses, and electronically submitting to Government staff for approvals

§ Compiling scanning, and preparing reports, documents, briefing materials, and various correspondences for executives and management leadership

§ Assisting with drafting of FOIA guidance, policies, procedures, and reports

§ Preparing and presenting training to executive leadership of FOIA policies, procedures, and agency-specific practices

§ Assisting in other duties related to the processing of initial FOIA requests, FOIA Appeals and Litigation such as ad hoc research, data pulls, data entry correction projects, and updating FOIA contact lists

§ Understanding the organizational policies and procedures for accuracy of solutions and deliverables to the client

§ Demonstrating a commitment to quality and customer support

Qualifications

Education & Training

§ Bachelor’s Degree

Minimum Experience & Skills

§ Ten or more years of professional/office experience

§ One or more years of FOIA experience

§ Proficient with Microsoft Office’s suite of products

§ Excellent written and verbal communication skills

§ Excellent attention to detail

• US citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a public trust

Desired Experience/Certification & Skills

§ One year of PRA experience

§ Experience using FOIAxpress and/or FOIAOnline

§ Experience developing and executing FOIA-related training

§ Ability to create and maintain tracking systems for the completion of work assignments

§ Ability to identify and distinguish different kinds of legal documents and their purpose