What are the responsibilities and job description for the FOIA Analyst position at TIMESSQUARETECH NYC INC?
Functional Duties/Responsibilities:
- Provides administrative and FOIA program support.
- Independently reviews and analyzes FOIA requests and the records responsive to such requests and determines if the request/records fall under the purview of the supported office or should be referred to another agency for processing.
- Coordinate directly with other federal agencies to facilitate the processing/referral of FOIA requests.
- Process documents for release to include the redaction of documents using the FOIA Xpress software redaction capability.
- Research, prepare, and coordinate responses to general/specific requests.
- Determine the release of information withheld from disclosure citing the appropriate FOIA exemption code(s).
- Address whether fees will be charged, reduced, or waived in responding to requestors.
- Reconcile the request against active suspense’s imposed by statutory and local requirements.
- Draft correspondence and prepare the release letter to the requestor in accordance with local guidelines.
- Draft any special letters to FOIA requesters for AF civilian review as directed.
- Mail documents to the requestor in accordance with office procedures and deliver to the mailroom.
- Provide customer assistance in the submission of their request for information.
- Provide technical and administrative support and assistance.
- Prepare a variety of reports to include Open case/Backlog report and Ad Hoc reports.
- Conduct legal research as needed to determine proper application of the FOIA requests.
Experience, Knowledge and Skills:
- At least 1 year of experience in FOIA-related roles or similar positions and high school diploma.
- Experience in processing FOIA requests, reviewing documents for release, and drafting response letters.
- Experience in reviewing and redacting documents to ensure compliance with FOIA regulations.
- In-depth knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act, including relevant regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Proven ability to draft clear, accurate, and legally compliant FOIA responses and correspondence.
Ability to handle multiple requests and meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
- High attention to detail in document review and processing.
- Experience in managing sensitive and confidential information, ensuring compliance with security protocols.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $77,565.97 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- processing FOIA requests, reviewing documents for release: 1 year (Required)
- reviewing & redacting documents to ensure compliance FOIA : 1 year (Required)
Security clearance:
- Secret (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Washington, DC 20330 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Washington, DC 20330: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $77,566 - $95,000
