Research Specialist

The Red Gate Group is seeking a Research Specialist (CATMS/Correspondence Manager, Records Manager, FOIA specialist) to support our team within the Office of the Under Secretary of War, Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSW(A&S)), ASW(Energy, Installations, and Environment). The position will be located at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia.

Responsibilities:

• Manage CATMS for the ASW, Energy, Installations, and Environment (EI&E) office. Coordinate with all stakeholders to ensure completeness of correspondence packages from beginning to end.
• Edit and process executive correspondence packages for senior leader signature, including congressional letters and reports, decision memoranda, DoD policies and directives, and responses to incoming mail.
• Ensure written correspondence products meet Department of Defense standards, guidelines, and updated business rules for written material.
• Utilize the Correspondence and Task Management System (CATMS) to respond to incoming taskers then task packages forward for signature.
• Coordinate with subordinate offices to assign, review, and route CATMS packages to the appropriate points of contact for action.
• Check CATMS packages for formatting, proofread, and edit as necessary; prepare documents for signature and ensure proper routing through the staff via hard copy and CATMS.
• Brief senior government officials on status of organizational CATMS packages.
• Serve as FOIA analyst lead, conduct initial reviews of FOIA requests to determine organizational equity and assign requests to the appropriate sub-component office for response.
• Serve as the EI&E Records Manager, review active and historical records, working files, and organizational information to determine appropriate retention and disposition requirements.
• Utilize the official NARA-based records depository system in SharePoint to create and maintain file plans for front office records, ensuring records are appropriately categorized and managed throughout their lifecycle.
• Attend and participate in meetings, take meeting notes, record taskers and actions, and update the staff when necessary.
• Task and coordinate responses for FOIA, DoDIG, GAO, and other requests for government information.
• Manage multiple assignments from multiple people in busy work environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Secret clearance is required.
• 5 or more years of experience supporting DoD or other Federal agencies.
• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Prior experience providing administrative support to senior DoD leadership.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to establish and maintain working relationships with internal and external staff members, and the ability to work independently and take a proactive role.
• Flexibility and ability to prioritize tasks according to senior staff requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• A true team player who maintains a positive attitude in a dynamic environment.
• High energy, enthusiasm, tact, ability to interact effectively with senior executives from Government and industry as well as Pentagon staff members.
• Ability to create and foster a cooperative work environment.
• Self-directed, detail oriented in completing assigned tasks, able to adapt to changing work efforts and manage impact of shifting priorities.

Company Description

The Red Gate Group, founded in 2006, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Company based in Chantilly, VA. As an SDVOSB, the Red Gate Group has established a reputation for delivering quality multi-tiered services in intelligence analysis, strategic planning, program management, policy development, operational design, and technology integration. RGG delivers high-quality, customer-centric solutions around the world-from the foxhole to the highest levels of Government. Our motto, "Making a Difference for Country and Client," reflects our deep commitment to national security and service excellence. As an employer of choice, we offer comprehensive benefits including flexible time off, 11 paid holidays, immediate 401(k) eligibility with a generous match, and full medical, dental, and vision coverage. Our employees enjoy 100% company-paid life insurance and disability benefits, along with professional development assistance for degrees and certifications. We foster a culture of growth and work-life balance, backed by our commitment to supporting both our clients' missions and our employees' success. Join our team and be part of an organization that values both service excellence and employee wellbeing.