Procurement/FOIA Specialist

Hive Group•Mc Lean, VA

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About The Position

This position is part of a bid process associated with a Statement of Work. Candidates are encouraged to submit their information and resumes highlighting their relevant experience. Hive Group is seeking an Procurement Analyst/FOIA Support to provide expert level support to the professional support services to ICE/OAQ in support of the DHS and ICE missions. Candidates must reside in the Washington, DC-Maryland-Virginia (DMV) area Position Description : Review incoming requests to determine where responsive documentation resides. Coordinating timely responses to requests for acquisition related information and data in response to inquiries from Congress, the public, and similar stakeholders and proposing resolutions to discrepancies. Proposing redactions in accordance with applicable statutes, regulations, and laws Preparing sensible responses to received appeals, fee waivers, and lawsuits Archiving and determining dispositions through established procedures. Ensuring the protection of personally identifiable information (PII). Alerting Government personnel in response to any incoming requests which may warrant special attention or are deemed potentially controversial in nature, and which should be coordinated with other offices to ensure consistency of responses. Handling sensitive records in accordance with applicable laws and departmental and agency policies and procedures. Assisting the Government in explaining the proper application of FOIA exemptions to stakeholders in various OAQ divisions, by preparing draft materials, summaries, or background information for the Government. Maintain awareness of milestones Proposing updates to guidance and procedural information regarding the agency’s FOIA policies. Independently researching, gathering background information on, reviewing records, and completing information packages for management review and signature in response to requests. Reviewing all information in records to propose an exempt or non-exempt 12 status. Reviewing program policies/procedures and recommending changes to eliminate problem areas. Creating records of all requests in and tracking all completed and closed FOIA requests in the provided tracking database. Coordinating file management with OAQ’s data management and contracting teams. Designing and developing reports recapping received requests from government stakeholders. Participating in product-level Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), as appropriate.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to use the Microsoft Suite of software applications (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, SharePoint, Outlook) to create and maintain documents and communications.
Documented ability to maintain and practice operational security (OPSEC) in the performance of daily duties and to report OPSEC issues or concerns.
Proven ability to interpret and apply procurement and transparency regulations, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation, Freedom of Information Act, Privacy Act, and/or other similar agency-specific procurement and transparency regulations.
Demonstrated knowledge of analytical and qualitative techniques sufficient to identify, evaluate, and propose the use of appropriate strategies and solutions to resolve complex or interrelated FOIA problems and issues.
Experience reviewing contract files or other government documentation.
Experience developing documentation required to respond to FOIA requests.
Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills plus strong analytical and organizational skills and abilities
Demonstrated experience reviewing spreadsheets and documents in various formats such as those created and maintained in Microsoft Office products.
Documented ability to apply different strategies when analyzing information to make reasonable inferences or draw well-supported conclusions.
A Bachelor’s Degree: A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree conferred or approved by an accredited U.S. college or university based on a 4- year course of study. Candidates must furnish transcripts showing completion of degree requirements to the COR for review.
At least four (4) years of documented experience in Procurement Analyst or FOIA 8 Specialist positions.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing procurement sensitive, law enforcement sensitive, or other secure information is preferred.
Knowledge of and experience using government contract-writing software, such as PRISM, is preferred.
A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of business, information management, contracting, or law is preferred

Responsibilities

Review incoming requests to determine where responsive documentation resides.
Coordinating timely responses to requests for acquisition related information and data in response to inquiries from Congress, the public, and similar stakeholders and proposing resolutions to discrepancies.
Proposing redactions in accordance with applicable statutes, regulations, and laws
Preparing sensible responses to received appeals, fee waivers, and lawsuits
Archiving and determining dispositions through established procedures.
Ensuring the protection of personally identifiable information (PII).
Alerting Government personnel in response to any incoming requests which may warrant special attention or are deemed potentially controversial in nature, and which should be coordinated with other offices to ensure consistency of responses.
Handling sensitive records in accordance with applicable laws and departmental and agency policies and procedures.
Assisting the Government in explaining the proper application of FOIA exemptions to stakeholders in various OAQ divisions, by preparing draft materials, summaries, or background information for the Government.
Maintain awareness of milestones
Proposing updates to guidance and procedural information regarding the agency’s FOIA policies.
Independently researching, gathering background information on, reviewing records, and completing information packages for management review and signature in response to requests.
Reviewing all information in records to propose an exempt or non-exempt 12 status.
Reviewing program policies/procedures and recommending changes to eliminate problem areas.
Creating records of all requests in and tracking all completed and closed FOIA requests in the provided tracking database.
Coordinating file management with OAQ’s data management and contracting teams.
Designing and developing reports recapping received requests from government stakeholders.
Participating in product-level Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), as appropriate.