FOIA Procurement Analyst

AMG•Washington, DC

2d•$85,000 - $101,400•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented FOIA / Procurement Analyst to support Congressional inquiries and process Privacy Act (PA) / Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. This role is vital to our acquisition activities, data management, and process improvement initiatives. You’ll work closely with government stakeholders to ensure compliance and operational excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. college or university (preferred in business, information management, contracting, or law); six years of data management experience may substitute for a degree
At least four years of documented experience as a Procurement Analyst or FOIA Specialist supporting Federal Government agencies
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
Operational security (OPSEC) awareness and reporting
Ability to interpret and apply procurement and transparency regulations (FAR, FOIA, Privacy Act)
Strong analytical and qualitative skills for resolving FOIA issues
Experience reviewing contract files and developing FOIA documentation
Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical, and organizational skills
Experience with spreadsheets and documents in Microsoft Office formats
Ability to analyze information and draw well-supported conclusions

Nice To Haves

Experience managing procurement sensitive or law enforcement sensitive information (preferred)
Experience with government contract-writing software (e.g., PRISM) is preferred

Responsibilities

Review incoming requests and identify responsive documentation
Coordinate timely responses to acquisition-related information requests from Congress, the public, and other stakeholders
Propose redactions in accordance with statutes, regulations, and laws
Prepare responses to appeals, fee waivers, and lawsuits
Archive and determine dispositions through established procedures
Ensure protection of personally identifiable information (PII)
Alert government personnel to requests requiring special attention or coordination
Handle sensitive records in compliance with laws and agency policies
Assist in explaining FOIA exemptions to stakeholders by preparing draft materials and background information (no independent interpretation or legal advice)
Maintain awareness of milestones and propose updates to FOIA guidance and procedures
Independently research, review records, and complete information packages for management review
Review records to propose exempt or non-exempt status
Recommend changes to program policies/procedures to eliminate problem areas
Track and manage all FOIA requests in the provided database
Coordinate file management with data management and contracting teams
Design and develop reports recapping requests from government stakeholders
Participate in product-level Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) as appropriate