Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Analyst, WHS ESD

Dexis • Columbia, WA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Dexis is seeking a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Analyst for a contract supporting the Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) Executive Services Directorate (ESD). ESD provides information management services and business solutions to the Office of the Secretary of War, WHS, and Department of War agencies, field activities, advisory boards, commissions, and task forces. It administers regulatory programs for information access, use, storage, retention, and transparency.

The position is based at client offices in the National Capital Region (NCR) and is subject to client approval and contract award. The analyst processes FOIA and Privacy Act (PA) requests from receipt through release, supports case management and the FOIA Requestor Service Center, and helps protect personally identifiable information throughout the process.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree at minimum.
• Four years of experience processing federal government FOIA requests from receipt through release of records.
• Experience with redaction software such as RedactXpress.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products.
• Active Top Secret clearance; TS/SCI eligibility as required by the Government/task order.

Nice To Haves

• Experience processing FOIA requests with the Department of War or a federal law enforcement agency is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Process FOIA/PA requests from initial receipt through release of records, including case initiation, records searches and audits, and reviews.
• Redact documents using approved software in accordance with FOIA/PA exemptions and PII protection requirements.
• Draft correspondence, file and mail cases, and perform case scanning, data entry, and workflow tracking.
• Support case filing, archiving, and disposition determinations for FOIA/PA case files.
• Support the FOIA Requestor Service Center and provide courier support as required.
• Ensure personally identifiable information (PII) is protected throughout the FOIA/PA process.
• Coordinate with government leads and provide administrative and programmatic support in execution of the FOIA/PA Program.
• Use Microsoft Office products to prepare correspondence, track caseloads, and support reporting requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug coverage, with a choice of three UnitedHealthcare medical plans and coverage options for eligible dependents.
• Dental insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
• Company-paid vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
• Employer-funded health reimbursement arrangement for employees enrolled in the Silver HRA medical plan.
• Company-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, plus short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Optional supplemental life and AD&D insurance, including life insurance options for eligible dependents.
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program providing confidential counseling and legal and financial support resources for employees and their families.
• Virtual care, behavioral health resources, and wellness programs through the medical plan.
• Personalized benefits support for enrollment, coverage questions, claims, and finding providers through the Employee Care Center.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree