Sr. FOIA Analyst

JOB DESCRIPTION

- Analyze unclassified and classified documents to determine the appropriate action and release procedures needed in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act (5 USC § 552), Privacy Act (5 USC § 552(a)), E.O. 13526, and applicable sections of the CFR and DoD Manuals and Instructions
- Interpret regulations, agency enforcement codes, and organizational policies regarding release of agency documents upon receipt of an appellate request
- Ensure released materials does not contain personal identifiers or directly or indirectly reveal trade secrets and other information exempted under the applicable statutes
- Propose, redactions for both internal components and final external release to the requestor
- Support the administrative processing of FOIA Requests including but not limited to:
- Composition of official case correspondence
- Perfect Requests with requestors
- Negotiate additional response time
- Make recommendations on fees and fee waivers
- Coordinate with internal OUSD(C) staff and Subject Matter Experts on conducting searches and initial reviews for responsive documents
- Develop an OUSD(C) Component FOIA training program and facilitate implementation

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

- DoD Secret clearance
- 3+ Years of FOIA processing experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in information management related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience

PREFERRED SKILLS

- Knowledge and proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite and FOIAXpress
- Demonstrate strong analytical skills, reading comprehension, and attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task, work in a team environment, and adjust to established work patterns and processes as required
- Possess exceptional leadership and communication skills (both oral and written)