Benefits:- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Specialist
Clearance Requirement: Top Secret
Location: Pentagon, Arlington, VA (On-site)
Client: Headquarters Department of the Air Force (HQ DAF)
Job Requirement
· Manage FOIA requests end-to-end: intake, routing/referral, coordination with OPRs/SMEs, review, redaction, and response drafting.
· Use FOIA Xpress to apply and verify redactions; support exemption determinations and legally compliant disclosure decisions.
· Track statutory/local suspenses and provide routine suspense updates to keep cases on schedule.
· Coordinate directly with other federal agencies to facilitate referrals and processing.
· Draft release letters and other correspondence per local guidelines; prepare special letters for AF civilian review when directed.
· Provide customer support to requesters (submission guidance, status inquiries).
· Prepare open case/backlog and ad hoc reports; support monthly caseload/backlog reporting and backlog reduction efforts.
· Support administrative tasks including document management, filing, data entry, and mailroom coordination as required.
· 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.
Minimum Qualifications
· High school diploma (or equivalent).
· At least 1 year of FOIA-related experience (or similar).
· Hands-on experience reviewing records, redacting documents, and drafting FOIA response letters.
· Working knowledge of FOIA requirements and exemptions; strong attention to detail.
· Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines; proven reliability and professionalism.
· Experience handling sensitive/confidential information in accordance with security protocols.
Preferred
· DoD/Air Force FOIA experience; familiarity with eFOIA tracking and backlog reporting.
· FOIA Xpress experience.