FOIA Compliance Specialist

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Henrico, Virginia, VA

1d • $63,500 - $98,600 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position plans, coordinates, and manages the information management and disclosure activities of the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation. The position ensures agency compliance with applicable records management and information dissemination laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. The FOIA Compliance Specialist identifies operational inefficiencies, develops feasible alternatives and implements changes/enhancements to agency processes, policies and procedures in order to maximize operational effectiveness. Position provides analytical support on special studies and operational support to DPOR staff. Hires, instructs, trains, supervises, and evaluates assigned staff and contract resources.

Requirements

• Direct working experience managing and coordinating responses to FOIA requests
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and manage staff
• Experience with public information management and disclosure, operations or data analysis, and MS Office computer applications.
• Understanding of data classification, privacy laws, confidentiality protections, and information security.
• Experience interpreting statutes, regulations, or policies.
• Experience conducting research, drafting correspondence, or preparing official responses.
• Experience working with public records, records management programs, or document governance.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in records management (e.g., CRM, CRA, or state RIM certification).
• Experience with electronic records management systems or FOIA tracking software.
• Experience in a government, regulatory, or compliance-focused environment.
• Training in information governance, data privacy, or legal research.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Purview
• Knowledge of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, Government Data Collection and Dissemination Practices Act, Protection of Social Security Numbers Act, and Virginia Public Records Act.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the information management and disclosure activities of the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation.
• Ensure agency compliance with applicable records management and information dissemination laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and develop feasible alternatives.
• Implement changes and enhancements to agency processes, policies, and procedures to maximize operational effectiveness.
• Provide analytical support on special studies and operational support to DPOR staff.
• Hire, instruct, train, supervise, and evaluate assigned staff and contract resources.

Benefits

• Affordable and comprehensive health benefits
• 13 paid state holidays
• Time off to volunteer
• Vacation leave
• Sick leave
• Personal leave
• Participation in the VRS retirement system (Hybrid 457 Deferred Compensation Plan)
• Free parking on the premises (DPOR)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed