Job Requirements
Silver Spring, MD
Public Trust Polygraph
Career Level not specified
$80,000 - $90,000
Job Description
GTSC seeks a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) speicliast to support our client in the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) satellite service in Silver Spring, Maryland. Salary will be commensurate with level of experience.
Looking for an experienced individual to support NOAAx27s FOIA reporting and compliance obligations. The ideal candidate will independently process FOIA requests from cradle to grave. They will review and document incoming requests, locate responsive records, and manage timely FOIA responses while ensuring compliance with applicable statutes and regulations. They will also do research and compile reports as necessary and be responsible for collaborating with cross-functional teams within NESDIS and the broader NOAA as required in order to respond to FOIA requests on behalf of NESDIS.
Primary Duties:
Knowledge of Veritas eDiscovery Platform (aka Clearwell), FOIAXpress, and Adobe would be beneficial.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• A highly motivated self-starter
• Must be motivated and have excellent customer service skills
• Assessing incoming requests, locating responsive records, and determining dispositions through established procedures.
• Managing timely responses to FOIA and acquisition-related inquiries from the public and stakeholders.
• Resolving discrepancies and proposing updates to FOIA guidance and procedures when necessary.
• Applying FOIA exemptions, propose redactions per statutes and regulations, and ensure protection of PII.
• Identifying complex requests and coordinating responses across offices (both within NESDIS and/or NOAA).
• Archiving records, maintaining FOIA tracking database, and designing reports summarizing requests
• Coordinating file management.
• Independently researching, reviewing, and compiling information packages for management approval.
• Recommending policy and procedure improvements.
• Understanding the organizational policies and procedures for accuracy of solutions and deliverables to the client.
• Demonstrating a commitment to quality and customer support.
Required Education/Experience/Skills:
• Associatex27s or Bachelorx27s degree in business, information management, contracting, or law OR
• Two or more years as FOIA Specialist supporting Federal agencies
• Four or more years as Procurement Analyst or FOIA Specialist supporting Federal agencies
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite
• Knowledge of FAR, FOIA, FOIA Exemptions, and Privacy Act
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex FOIA issues
• Experience with FOIA documentation, reviewing contract files, and handling sensitive information
Applicants selected will be subject to a government background investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements.
Benefits
BENEFITS - Full-time Employees
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Group Life insurance
• Short-term Disability
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• 401(k)
GTSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.
GTSC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.
GTSC participates in the E-Verify program in all locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
Looking for an experienced individual to support NOAAx27s FOIA reporting and compliance obligations. The ideal candidate will independently process FOIA requests from cradle to grave. They will review and document incoming requests, locate responsive records, and manage timely FOIA responses while ensuring compliance with applicable statutes and regulations. They will also do research and compile reports as necessary and be responsible for collaborating with cross-functional teams within NESDIS and the broader NOAA as required in order to respond to FOIA requests on behalf of NESDIS.
Primary Duties:
Knowledge of Veritas eDiscovery Platform (aka Clearwell), FOIAXpress, and Adobe would be beneficial.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• A highly motivated self-starter
• Must be motivated and have excellent customer service skills
• Assessing incoming requests, locating responsive records, and determining dispositions through established procedures.
• Managing timely responses to FOIA and acquisition-related inquiries from the public and stakeholders.
• Resolving discrepancies and proposing updates to FOIA guidance and procedures when necessary.
• Applying FOIA exemptions, propose redactions per statutes and regulations, and ensure protection of PII.
• Identifying complex requests and coordinating responses across offices (both within NESDIS and/or NOAA).
• Archiving records, maintaining FOIA tracking database, and designing reports summarizing requests
• Coordinating file management.
• Independently researching, reviewing, and compiling information packages for management approval.
• Recommending policy and procedure improvements.
• Understanding the organizational policies and procedures for accuracy of solutions and deliverables to the client.
• Demonstrating a commitment to quality and customer support.
Required Education/Experience/Skills:
• Associatex27s or Bachelorx27s degree in business, information management, contracting, or law OR
• Two or more years as FOIA Specialist supporting Federal agencies
• Four or more years as Procurement Analyst or FOIA Specialist supporting Federal agencies
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite
• Knowledge of FAR, FOIA, FOIA Exemptions, and Privacy Act
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex FOIA issues
• Experience with FOIA documentation, reviewing contract files, and handling sensitive information
Applicants selected will be subject to a government background investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements.
Benefits
BENEFITS - Full-time Employees
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Group Life insurance
• Short-term Disability
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• 401(k)
GTSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.
GTSC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.
GTSC participates in the E-Verify program in all locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
group id: 91139254