FOIA Specialist

Leidos • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The NISC program at Leidos currently has an opening for a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Specialist to support the FAA. This is an exciting opportunity to assist the FAA in responding to important FOIA requests, applying the Privacy Act, and supporting records management at the agency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior work experience. Additional years of experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Prior FOIA experience required.
• Expert ability independently handling FOIA requests and responses including redactions, communicating with requestors and stakeholders, and preparing responses to FOIA requests.
• Background working with federal agency’s general counsel’s office on FOIA requests.
• MS Office Suite proficiency

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of DOT or the FAA FOIA process

Responsibilities

• End to end case management: Independently conduct comprehensive cradle to grave review and processing of FOIA and PA requests.
• Records Analysis and Determination: Review and analyze FOIA and PA records for responsiveness, draft precise determinations and ensure all released materials are vetted in accordance with applicable statutory exemptions.
• Exemption Expertise: Independently research, analyze, and apply FOIA Exemptions 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 and PA exemptions ensuring full compliance with applicable Federal laws, regulations, case law, and agency policies for simple, complex, and expedited requests.
• Coordination and Compliance: Coordinate and track high-volume requests across offices and agencies to ensure that final responses are accurate, complete, and legally sufficient.
• Technical Proficiency: Use electronic tracking databases and advanced redaction software such as Adobe Acrobat and FOIAXpress to accurately excise exempt information and apply appropriate statutory annotations. Additionally, proficient using Microsoft Office Suite.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level