Sr. FOIA Analyst with Security Clearance

JOB DESCRIPTION - Analyze unclassified and classified documents to determine the appropriate action and release procedures needed in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act (5 USC § 552), Privacy Act (5 USC § 552(a)), E.O. 13526, and applicable sections of the CFR and DoD Manuals and Instructions

• Interpret regulations, agency enforcement codes, and organizational policies regarding release of agency documents upon receipt of an appellate request
• Ensure released materials does not contain personal identifiers or directly or indirectly reveal trade secrets and other information exempted under the applicable statutes
• Propose, redactions for both internal components and final external release to the requestor
• Support the administrative processing of FOIA Requests including but not limited to:
• Composition of official case correspondence
• Perfect Requests with requestors
• Negotiate additional response time
• Make recommendations on fees and fee waivers
• Coordinate with internal OUSD(C) staff and Subject Matter Experts on conducting searches and initial reviews for responsive documents
• Develop an OUSD(C) Component FOIA training program and facilitate implementation QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS - DoD Secret clearance
• 3+ Years of FOIA processing experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in information management related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience PREFERRED SKILLS - Knowledge and proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite and FOIAXpress
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills, reading comprehension, and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task, work in a team environment, and adjust to established work patterns and processes as required
• Possess exceptional leadership and communication skills (both oral and written)