Part-Time Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Coordinator

Responsibilities:

• Managing receipt, processing and closure of FOIA/PA and MDR requests from the general public and/or DoD components or other executive agencies.

• Maintaining FOIA database and RIM Program.

• Researching, interpreting and applying FOIA/PA statutes and regulations.

• Drafting formal responses, memoranda and other relevant documents for senior leadership.

• Participating in training and staying abreast of current and new developments, recent court decisions, legislative activities, and Congressional and Department of Justice initiatives concerning the release of information to accurately invoke appropriate exemptions provided under the FOIA/PA, including the denial of information or records sought by the public.

• Preparing/submitting mandatory FOIA reports to Department of Defense.

• Analyzing and interpreting security classification guidance to justify declassification of agency records.

• Providing uniform guidance and instruction to agency personnel involved in the processing of requests.

• Processing PA complaints and performing initial investigation into allegations of illegal or improper activities related to the handling or release of protected information.

• Investigating data breaches and recommending appropriate resolution and remediation.

• Ensuring that a structure for all PA Systems of Records is established and records are maintained in accordance with Federal law and DoD directives.

• Planning, controlling, directing, organizing, training, promoting and other activities involved with respect to records creation, maintenance, use, research, storage and disposition.

• Submitting content for FOIA/PA website/portal.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1-3 years FOIA and records management experience.

• Must have an active Secret Us Government Clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret US Government Clearance.

• Knowledge of applicable legislation, DoD authority, information security concepts, principles, and practices; and National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) policies as they relate to the implementation of Freedom of Information/Privacy Act (FOIA/PA), Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR), and Records Information Management (RIM)

• Ability to provide contractor support for:

  • Issues that require interpretation and adaptation of guidance to situations related to FOIA/PA; Consult and coordinate with DoD components and other government agencies on procedural issues to ensure consistent FOIA/PA processing government-wide; Conduct extensive record searches and recommend disclosure determinations, drafting a variety of written materials and correspondence related to requests for information under FOIA/PA.

  • Issues that require interpretation and adaptation of guidance to situations related to mandatory declassification of specific records under Executive Order 13526; Consult and coordinate with DoD components and other government agencies on procedural issues to ensure consistent processing government-wide; Recommend disclosure determinations, drafting a variety of written materials and correspondence related to requests for the declassification of clearly defined records.

  • Records management policies and procedures issues; Assist in ensuring RIM program is in accordance with DoD and NARA Federal Enterprise Architecture Records Management Profile statutory requirements.

  • Other areas under government lead’s purview; Work requires analytical ability, judgment, discretion, and knowledge of a substantial body of administrative program principles, policies, and objectives.

Service Contract Act (SCA) Compensation & Benefits:

This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position that falls under the Service Contract Act (SCA). In accordance with the Health and Welfare provisions of the SCA, and in addition to your base hourly rate, you may be eligible to receive an additional health and welfare payment for each hour you work to ensure compliance with the minimums set forth by the act. The amount you are entitled to receive will vary depending upon the fringe benefits you select now and in the future.