Top Secret Cleared FOIA Analyst

Amentum•Alexandria, VA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a FOIA Analyst to work at a client site at the Mark Center in Alexandria, VA. The analyst will provide support to government clients on a team of fellow FOIA Analysts. The role involves conducting Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) reviews for public release or protection of documents. This includes preparing and reviewing documents in accordance with FOIA and PA, processing and documenting requests, interpreting regulations and policies regarding document release, and ensuring that released materials do not contain personal identifiers or exempt information like trade secrets. The analyst will also review completed requests for appropriateness, make necessary redactions, compose response letters, clarify requests, negotiate additional response time, and make recommendations on fees and fee waivers. Additionally, the role requires coordinating with program offices on document searches and negotiating with submitters and requestors to make release determinations.

Requirements

Must have an Active Top Secret US Government Clearance.
US Citizenship is required to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
Bachelor’s Degree in information management or a combination of experience and education.
Two Years FOIA Experience with the FOIA and PA (to include intake or review).
Familiarity with Freedom of Information Act.
Computer skills required: Must be able to learn new systems and applications.
Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment and relate well to others.
Ability to manage individual workflow effectively and improve processes when necessary.
Positive attitude focused on customer satisfaction.
Ability to show initiative and commitment to the company’s goals.
Ability to readily adapt to changing requirements.
Strong commitment to performing and producing at the highest level of quality at all times.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite and FOIAXpress.
Possess exceptional leadership and communication skills (both oral and written).

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 policy’s regarding the 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 statuses.
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 and requirements.