FOIA & Procurement Compliance Specialist

Chevo Consulting • Washington, DC

22d • Hybrid

About The Position

Chevo is hiring a FOIA & Procurement Compliance Specialist to support a critical infrastructure mission support program. Ideal candidates should have strong acquisition lifecycle management skills. This position provides the opportunity for significant client interaction by learning the client’s business and become a trusted advisor. This position is a hybrid work environment, with onsite client engagement expected occasionally, office located in Washington DC.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, information management, contracting, or law is preferred
• At least four (4) years of documented experience in Procurement Analyst or Privacy Specialist positions
• Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Suite of software applications
• Proven ability to maintain operational security (OPSEC)
• Capability to interpret and apply procurement and transparency regulations
• Demonstrated knowledge of analytical techniques for resolving complex information problems
• Experience reviewing contract files and government documentation
• Experience developing documentation for FOIA requests
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and organizational abilities
• Experience managing procurement-sensitive or law enforcement-sensitive information is preferred
• Knowledge of government contract-writing software (e.g., PRISM) is preferred
• In lieu of a bachelor's degree, six (6) years of experience in federal procurement or privacy sphere will be accepted

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive intake and review of sensitive information requests
• Coordinate timely and precise responses to congressional, public, and stakeholder inquiries (e.g., FOIAs requests)
• Apply nuanced redaction strategies in accordance with federal statutes and regulations
• Prepare comprehensive response packages for appeals, fee waivers, and potential legal challenges
• Develop and recommend updates to agency information management guidelines
• Maintain meticulous tracking and documentation of all information request processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent and compliant information handling
• Conduct in-depth reviews of records to determine exempt or non-exempt status
• Alert leadership to potentially sensitive or controversial information requests
• Participate in ongoing process improvement initiatives

Benefits

• Chevo offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid leave, observes all 11 federal government holidays, 401K plan with matching, monthly SMART card employer contribution for commuting expenses, tuition assistance and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees