FOIA Admin Specialist

Job Title

FOIA Admin Specialist

Location

Oklahoma City, OK 73169 US (Primary)

Category

Information Management

Job Type

Full-Time

Career Level

Staff

Education

Associate Degree

Travel

None

Security Clearance Required

TS

Job Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 requestors of those records, to clarify requests in order to make release determinations or recommendations
• Review and understand US government and FAA handling, protection, review, and release processes and procedures of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), Personal Identifiable Information (PII), and Personal Health Information (PHI)
• Regular cyclical report generation in order to review FOIA processing and application of Business Process Improvement measures,

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to obtain a public trust clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree in an information management related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• Knowledge of the nine (9) FOIA Disclosure Exemptions and FOIA processing procedures

PREFERRED SKILLS 

• Knowledge and proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite and FOIAXpress
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills, reading comprehension, and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task, work in a team environment, and adjust to established work patterns and processes as required
• Possess exceptional leadership and communication skills (both oral and written

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.