Assist in processing FOIA requests, ensuring compliance with regulations, and delivering timely service to government clients overall.
Junior FOIA AnalystOn-site in Colorado Springs, CO
Full Time
Mid Level
Job Summary
In this role, you will assist in the processing of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and support compliance with all relevant regulations and policies. As a Junior FOIA Analyst, you will contribute to delivering exceptional service to our government clients by ensuring accurate and timely responses to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) inquiries.
Responsibilities
Full Time
Mid Level
Job Summary
In this role, you will assist in the processing of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and support compliance with all relevant regulations and policies. As a Junior FOIA Analyst, you will contribute to delivering exceptional service to our government clients by ensuring accurate and timely responses to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) inquiries.
Responsibilities
- Verifying that the request is “perfected” before processing the request, IAW DoDM 5400.07, para. 6.2. (b)(5) and communicating with the requester to address any outstanding items required for the request to be perfected.
- Creating a folder on the local share drive and in the eFOIA/FOIAXpress system.
- For FOIA requests received in the eFOIA/FOIAXpress system, a folder will be created on the local share drive.
- Sending an acknowledgement email to the requester within 24 hours of receipt from the eFOIA/FOIAXpress system, IAW 32 CFR 286.
- Assign a fee category to the request based on the requester type. The fee categories can be found in 32 CFR Subpart E § 286.
- Tasking the request to the appropriate Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) for the records requested via the Task Management Tool (TMT) and the eFOIA system IAW within 24 hours of receipt.
- Determine the complexity of the request based on the type of information being requested within 3 business days.
- Make an expedited processing determination within 10 calendar days, when requested, IAW 32 CFR 286.8(e). Attachment 1 – Performance Work Statement FOIA Analyst Page 7 of 11
- Make referral, consultation, or coordination determination, as necessary, IAW 32 CFR 286.7(d).
- Monitor Privacy Office CIPS requests and reach out to customers for information about the collection of PII.
- Assist customers with the processing of DD 2930s (Privacy Impact Assessment), when required.
- U.S. Citizenship (Required): As per all federal contract requirements, only U.S. citizens can be considered for this position.
- Must be able to pass Information Technology Tier 1 or 3 background investigation.
- A BA/BS degree and a minimum of 3 years of professional experience processing Freedom of Information requests at the base level, command level preferred.
- Familiar with the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act of 1974.
- Experience with FOIA, FOIA Xpress, and Microsoft Office software
Top Skills
Foia
Foia Xpress
MS Office
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