FOIA Project Manager

BDR Solutions LLC•Washington, DC

37d

About The Position

BDR Solutions, LLC, (BDR) supports the U.S. Federal Government in successfully achieving its mission and goals. Our service and solution delivery starts with understanding each client’s end-state, and then seamlessly integrating within each Agency’s organization to improve and enhance business and technical operations and deployments. (Military Veterans are highly encouraged to apply) Role Overview: The FOIA/Privacy Project Manager oversees all aspects of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy program operations, including staffing, workflow management, quality control, risk management, and reporting. This role serves as the primary point of contact for the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and leadership, ensuring that all activities comply with federal statutes, regulatory guidance, and agency requirements. The Project Manager must be fully versed in FOIA processes, lifecycle management, records handling, and privacy compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Information Systems, Legal Studies, or related field.
Substitution: Four (4) years of relevant experience may substitute for degree.
Minimum of three (3) years managing teams or federal support operations.
Minimum of one (1) year supporting FOIA, records management, privacy, or compliance programs.
Substitution: Demonstrated FOIA workflow experience may substitute for certifications.
Experience with systems such as FOIAXpress, PAL, CaseTrack, eDiscovery tools, Relativity, SharePoint, or similar.
PMP preferred; Lean Six Sigma or Records Management certifications a plus.
Expert understanding of FOIA and Privacy Act requirements and workflows.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
Proficiency with FOIA tracking systems, redaction tools, and document management platforms.
Federal records management (NARA guidelines)
Privacy Act and PII handling procedures
Section 508 compliance as it relates to document accessibility
Public Trust, Moderate Risk, or other clearance level depending on the agency
Ability to pass background checks or suitability screenings
U.S Citizenship is required.
Select applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and be able to obtain a government-granted security clearance.
Individuals may also be subject to a background investigation including, but not limited to criminal history, employment and education verification, drug testing, and creditworthiness.

Nice To Haves

PMP preferred; Lean Six Sigma or Records Management certifications a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day FOIA/Privacy program operations, ensuring timely and accurate request processing.
Manage staffing levels, task assignments, employee performance, and workload forecasting.
Coordinate with COR, VA leadership, and internal stakeholders to ensure transparency and accountability.
Oversee intake, search, review, redaction, and response processes for FOIA requests.
Ensure compliance with FOIA, Privacy Act, federal records requirements, and agency policies.
Monitor and maintain workflow tools, tracking systems, and reporting dashboards.
Implement quality control procedures to ensure accuracy, legal sufficiency, and consistency.
Identify risks, operational bottlenecks, and areas for process improvement.
Develop mitigation strategies and corrective action plans.
Serve as primary liaison with COR, government leadership, and external partners.
Prepare and deliver program reports, metrics, briefings, and performance updates.
Provide training to staff on FOIA processing, privacy requirements, and records management.
Develop SOPs, desk guides, and process enhancements to improve efficiency and compliance.