Job Description
Job Description
FOIA Analyst
Premier Enterprise Solutions is seeking Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Analyst to support the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security (OUSD). This position provides daily reviewing and processing of all OUSD(I&S) Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, in a thorough and expedient manner.
Location: Washington D.C.
Duties:
- Review and process all OUSD(I&S) Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, in a thorough and expedient manner.
- Required to have superb communication and collaboration skills, to coordinate the FOIA responses with all stakeholders, both within OUSD(I&S) and across the Federal government.
- Required to be conversant in both FOIA requests, government responses, and have no less than three (3) years of experience working FOIA requests on behalf of a U.S. government Agency.
Required Software Competencies:
- Must be required to handle large datasets, be highly fluent with the use of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PPT, and the utilization and search of advanced web-tools. (Technical Expertise)
- Must be able to be responsive to customers and maintain positive relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders. (Customer Service).
Job Requirements:
- Basic familiarity with United States Code: 5 USC §552 - A law that gives the public access to their records (the Freedom of Information Act).
- Individuals must be relied upon to meet tight schedules and deadlines, utilizing all available resources to achieve results, and display a strong personal commitment to successfully complete all assigned projects.
- Must be capable of building both Information and Action Packages for Senior Leadership review (specific templates and guidelines will be provided by the team lead) with a recommendation as to whether each FOIA request does or does not meet one of the nine exemptions 5 USC §552. Recommendations will be reviewed by the Office of General Counsel, prior to final approval by Senior Leadership.
- Will be required to determine whether the release of government information would cause damage to U.S. national security, based on 5 USC §552.
- Must be able and willing to coordinate and maintain positive relationships with other national security professionals.
Education:
- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required
Clearance required:
- Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) Clearance
Premier Enterprise Solutions offers full-time employees a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. We offer PTO for vacation and sick leave; holidays, training, Employee Awards Program, health insurance including dental and vision, life and AD&D insurance, short and long-term disability, and a 401(k)-retirement plan with company matches/immediate vesting.
It is Premier Enterprise Solution's policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits and termination, are made without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.