FOIA Analyst
About The Position
Conduct initial Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) reviews in support of Government agency Analyze unclassified and classified documents to determine the appropriate action needed in accordance with 5 U.S.C. § 552, 5 U.S.C. § 552(a), and E.O. 13526 Demonstrate understanding of document markings Utilize analytical skills to make determinations on documents for release, referral to other agencies, and exemption from automatic declassification Recognize possible nuclear weapons and intelligence information 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
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field; or Military experience; or Minimum of two years of experience and knowledge relating to Declassification and E.O. 13526
- Active DoD Top Secret Clearance
- Ability to communicate effectively – both orally and in writing
- 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
Responsibilities
- Conduct initial Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) reviews
- Analyze unclassified and classified documents
- Demonstrate understanding of document markings
- Utilize analytical skills to make determinations on documents
- Recognize possible nuclear weapons and intelligence information
- Process and document FOIA and PA requests
- Interpret regulations, agency enforcement codes, and organizational policies
- Ensure released materials do not contain personal identifiers or trade secrets
- Review completed requests for appropriateness of materials
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
