FOIA Support Specialist
About The Position
We are searching for a FOIA Support Specialist. This position is to produce work products and documents associated with FOIA case processing, which includes correspondence, researching, analyzing, and evaluating data for information request responses for NIAID. This is a full-time opportunity in Bethesda, MD. Apply knowledge of the FOIA, the Privacy Act, DHHS FOIA Regulations, NIH policy and court decisions to review requests for information, determine the appropriateness of the release and review and make recommendations regarding appeals. Research, analyze and evaluate data for information request responses, write final response letters with no redactions or with routine applicable exemption. Participate in meetings and discussions with attorneys on how best to respond to lawsuits over information requests via phone and electronic correspondence. Independently process FOIA requests, including correspondence, memoranda, and redacting documents. Consult with members of the public, attorneys, congressional staffers, NIAID management and NIH intramural or extramural staff to resolve requests for sensitive documents which may involve proprietary commercial and financial information, invasions of personal privacy, ongoing investigations, or pre-decision and deliberative material.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree
- A minimum of THREE (3) years of experience with policy briefs and writing.
- Extensive knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates expertise with Microsoft MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.).
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD "public trust"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their public trust prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience with NIH preferred.
- Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Produce work products and documents associated with FOIA case processing.
- Conduct research, analysis, and evaluation of data for information request responses.
- Apply knowledge of FOIA, Privacy Act, DHHS FOIA Regulations, NIH policy and court decisions to review requests.
- Determine the appropriateness of information release and make recommendations regarding appeals.
- Write final response letters with or without redactions.
- Participate in meetings and discussions with attorneys regarding lawsuits over information requests.
- Independently process FOIA requests, including correspondence, memoranda, and redacting documents.
- Consult with various stakeholders to resolve requests for sensitive documents.
Benefits
- Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
- Parental Leave
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
- Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
- Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
- Employee Referral Program
- Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
- Care.com annual membership
- Employee Assistance Program
- Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
- Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
