Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Specialist

General DynamicsWashington, DC, US

6 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

FOIA Support Specialist

Position Description : As a FOIA Support Specialist for a government agency in Washington, DC, the candidate will coordinate responses to requests for information under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The identified candidate will compile responses to each request and submit to the ACF FOIA office who reviews for exemptions and determines the final response to the requester.

Please note this position is temporary, with an estimated duration of 2.5 to 3 months.

Position Duties :

Examining and evaluating requests for information under FOIA to determine the custodian of records / information requested;

Drafting appropriate replies to routine and complex requests for information;

Compiling statistical data for release;

Coordinating with internal and external offices and programs to collect information for release independently;

Compiling responsive information from custodians to prepare for submission to the ACF FOIA office;

Using an electronic tracking system to track, manage, and complete FOIA assignments and maintain case files;

Recognizing priorities and independently organizing work to meet established deadlines;

Establishing internal procedures to ensure adequate control of deadlines and progress reports;

Maintaining and developing knowledge of the supported government program, its divisions, staff, and responsibilities.

This position is 100% remote. Education Requires a bachelor's degree in related discipline. Qualifications :

3-5 years of relevant experience, direct FOIA experience a plus.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Strong analytical and research skills.

Excellent organization skills.

Experience with Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook and Excel.

Experience working with immigrant or refugee populations and anti-trafficking programs preferred.

Additional Requirements :

This position requires a Public Trust or the ability to obtain one.

The likely salary range for this position is $62,900 - $85,100. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40 Travel Required : Less than 10% Telecommuting Options : Remote Work Location : Any Location / Remote

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