FOIA Specialist

Parker Tide is a government contractor, and we serve as a value-added partner to the government. We are seeking a FOIA Specialist to work with one of our clients.

Title: FOIA Specialist.
Location: 100% Remote.
Period of Performance: One Year.
Investigation/Clearance Level: Public Trust.
Salary: $40.00 - 42.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Expert knowledge of FOIA laws and regulations, including applying FOIA exemptions.
• Six (6) years or more of FOIA processing experience in a federal government setting.
• The ability to use an electronic tracking system for managing FOIA requests.
• Experience with FOIAXpress and Case Point is required.

Description

• Responsible for reviewing documents and applying appropriate redactions.
• Receive general guidance and technical direction from the Senior FOIA Officer.
• Work independently once assigned FOIA requests for review/processing.
• Review and analyze FOIA requests.
• Work with personnel to obtain information for FOIA requests.
• Communicate with requesters to narrow or clarify FOIA requests.
• Independently assess what information may be released and what information is exempt from disclosure by FOIA laws and regulations.
• Thoroughly support recommendations to deny or release requested information through accurate and complete analysis and documentation.
• Accurately redact documents and apply FOIA exemptions, using exemptions (b)(4), (b)(5), (b)(6) and (b)(8) and any other applicable exemptions.
• Maintain accurate records about information that has been released or withheld.
• Ensure that complete administrative records are filed as necessary and appropriate.
• Prepare draft response letters to requesters that include the following: (i) justifications for denials; (ii) justifications for exemptions; and (iii) determinations regarding expedited processing requests.
• Ensure information given to requesters is comprehensive / responsive to their FOIA requests.
• Provide regular updates to the Senior FOIA Officer regarding status of the work.
• Participate in weekly or ad hoc status meetings and provide updates on the status of the work.

Deliverables
Weekly Status Report

Benefits Offered
Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance, 401K (Retirement), Flexible Spending Accounts, Commuter Flex Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time-Off, Sick Leave, Paid Federal Holidays, Bereavement Leave, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity.

If you, or someone you know is interested in this opportunity, please reply with a resume. Referrals are always welcome.

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