Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Specialist

EXCEED LLC is looking for a FOIA Specialist to work at the Pentagon. Position contingent upon contract award.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• * Provides administrative and FOIA program support.
• Independently reviews and analyzes FOIA requests and the records responsive to such requests and determines if the request/records fall under the purview of the supported office or should be referred to another agency for processing.
• * Coordinate directly with other federal agencies to facilitate the processing/referral of FOIA requests.
• * Process documents for release to include the redaction of documents using the FOIA Xpress software redaction capability.
• * Research, prepare, and coordinate responses to general/specific requests.
• * Determine the release of information withheld from disclosure citing the appropriate FOIA exemption code(s).
• * Address whether fees will be charged, reduced, or waived in responding to requestors.
• * Reconcile the request against active suspense's imposed by statutory and local requirements.
• * Draft correspondence and prepare the release letter to the requestor in accordance with local guidelines.
• * Draft any special letters to FOIA requesters for AF civilian review as directed.
• * Mail documents to the requestor in accordance with office procedures and deliver to the mailroom.
• * Provide customer assistance in the submission of their request for information.
• * Provide technical and administrative support and assistance.
• * Prepare a variety of reports to include Open case/Backlog report and Ad Hoc reports.
• * Conduct legal research as needed to determine proper application of the FOIA requests.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in FOIA-related roles or similar positions and high school diploma.
• Experience in processing FOIA requests, reviewing documents for release, and drafting response letters.
• Experience in reviewing and redacting documents to ensure compliance with FOIA regulations.
• In-depth knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act, including relevant regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Proven ability to draft clear, accurate, and legally compliant FOIA responses and correspondence.
• Ability to handle multiple requests and meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy. High attention to detail in document review and processing.
• Experience in managing sensitive and confidential information, ensuring compliance with security protocols.