Foia Specialist - Washington, United States - PolyCon Solutions

PolyCon Solutions
PolyCon Solutions
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Washington, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Specialist

  • Analyzes Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests to determine if they follow agency regulations and are accepted for processing, whether the requests are covered by the FOIA or Privacy Act, and whether all fee and scope issues are resolved.
  • Creates and maintains electronic FOIA case files with all required documentation.
  • Prepares response letters and related correspondence and briefs management on requests.
  • Reviews and analyzes records to determine whether FOIA exemptions apply. Redacts any protected information prior to public release. Ensures that redactions made are neat, accurate, and correctly labeled with appropriate exemption numbers.
  • Communicates with all levels of the organization in responding to FOIA requests.
  • Provide comments on FOIA program initiatives, data calls, and Government Accountability Office (GAO) reports.
  • Communicates, coordinates, and collaborates with FOIA requester regarding the status/processing of their requests; provides information or assistance; and resolves issues regarding their requests in a timely, courteous, and serviceoriented fashion.
  • Manages time based on workload and prioritizes work according to established due dates. Ensures work is completed according to laws, regulations, and standard operating procedures.
  • Implement policies and procedures for managing Agency records, including related activities such as management of physical and electronic records, records disposition, and records retrieval for FOIA and litigation purposes, public access to records, vital records, and Privacy Act compliance.
  • Assist in the implementation of longrange strategic goals and resource projects.
  • Assist with implementing records management and other specified document control procedures.
  • Serve as a technical resource for Records and Information Management (RIM) policies, practices, and processes.

Required Education:


  • Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior work experience.; additional years of experience may be substituted for a BA degree.

Required Qualifications:


  • Expert ability to independently handle FOIA/PA requests and responses, including redactions, communicate with requestors and stakeholders, and prepare responses to FOIA requests.
  • Background working with a federal agency's general counsel's office on FOIA/PA requests; knowledge of DOT or the FAA FOIA/PA process.

Location:
Washington, DC (potential telework/hybrid option


Company Overview:

PolyCon Solutions is a certified participant of the U.S.

Small Business Administration 8(a) Program and an Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) that provides cutting-edge acquisition, program, financial and logístical support to the federal government.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, short
- and long-term disability insurance and life insurance. Other benefits include 401K, paid government holidays, and Paid Time Off (PTO).


PolyCon Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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