Nakupuna Consulting is seeking a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Officer to join our team of talented consultants providing professional services to an Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) client. The ideal candidate understands Department of Defense (DoD) FOIA policy and processes, is comfortable working closely with stakeholders across OSD, and can gather records, review data, and respond to inquiries and appeals related to FOIA requests, as well as coordinate with other directorates on ... more details
FOIA Officer
Job LocationsUS-VA-Arlington
Job ID
2024-4483
Category
Management Consulting
Type
Full-Time Salaried
Company
Nakupuna Consulting
Overview
Nakupuna Consulting is seeking a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Officer to join our team of talented consultants providing professional services to an Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) client. The ideal candidate understands Department of Defense (DoD) FOIA policy and processes, is comfortable working closely with stakeholders across OSD, and can gather records, review data, and respond to inquiries and appeals related to FOIA requests, as well as coordinate with other directorates on FOIA-related matters.
Responsibilities
The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other requirements.
Conduct the day-to-day management related to the processing of all requests for Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) material, to include drafting responses consistent with established policies and overseeing the release of information under FOIA.
Maintain oversight for the data governance and records management programs across the Component.
Operate as the liaison between the Component, various stakeholders, and subject matter experts to adjudicate multiple, concurrent FOIA requests.
Serve as the FOIA representative for Component at Executive and Action Officer meetings.
Prepare high-quality and error-free documents ready for Government action and artifacts, as required by the case, and update all appropriate correspondence trackers.
Share best practices to improve data governance and records management compliance across all directorates.
Analyze all records feeding FOIA responses and conduct monitoring that measures the overall accuracy and compliance for the Component. Develop and deliver regular reports on metrics.
Adjudicate complex FOIA requests impacting the Office of the Secretary of Defense with minimal supervision.
Keep leadership abreast of the status of the FOIA program and disclose any issues that may impact the timely achievement of client deliverables.
Make determinations on disclosures, issuance of denials, redactions, access to Federal agency records, and dissemination of personally identifiable information. Make recommendations to the Government on document actions, declassification, and security review processes.
Synthesize information to draft executive summaries, narrative reports, FOIA responses, and other deliverables. Identify gaps in information and collaborate with DoD stakeholders to complete taskings on or ahead of schedule.
Lead and support preparations for Records and Information Management audits.
Qualifications
Skills/Qualifications: The ideal candidate is an experienced FOIA Officer that is eager to learn and thrive in a team environment. Specifically, the candidate will be proficient in the following:
Working knowledge of FOIA software (e.g., FOIAXpress, Adobe Redact add-in, Redact Express).
Capable using the Correspondence and Task Management System (CATMS) to adjudicate FOIA packages.
Highly organized.
Strong writing and analytical skills.
Excellent problem-solving abilities and keen attention to detail.
Exceptional client-facing communication skills.
Experience working with Senior Executives in the Government, preferably the DoD.
Ability to work under pressure and to adapt quickly in a changing environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint) is required. Proficiency in Power BI or other business intelligence tools is highly desired.
Education and Experience Required:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college
Six (6) years of applicable work experience
Clearance: This position requires an active SECRET security clearance. Must be a U.S. citizen.
Location: Work is performed on Government site at the Pentagon. Employees will work in close proximity with Government personnel. Core work hours are 0800 to 1700 Monday through Friday except holidays.
Physical Requirements: The ideal candidate must at a minimum be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation:
Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers.
Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.
The Nakupuna Companies are dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment while providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require special assistance or accommodations during your job application process, please contact recruiting@nakupuna.com.
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