Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Act (FOIA/PA) Analyst

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About the role

The FOIA/PA Analyst provides contract support to the Government Information Program Specialist and will assist in performing a wide variety of duties related to FOIA/PA, Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR) and Records Information Management (RIM) for the Joint Personnel Recovery Agency (JPRA).

Responsibilities

• Manage receipt, processing and closure of FOIA/PA and MDR requests from the general public and/or DoD components or other executive agencies.
• Maintain FOIA database and RIM Program.
• Research, interpret and apply FOIA/PA statutes and regulations.
• Draft formal responses, memoranda and other relevant documents for senior leadership.
• Participate in training and stay abreast of current and new developments, recent court decisions, legislative activities, and Congressional and Department of Justice initiatives concerning the release of information to accurately invoke appropriate exemptions provided under the FOIA/PA, including the denial of information or records sought by the public.
• Prepare and submit mandatory FOIA reports to Department of Defense.
• Analyze and interpret security classification guidance to justify declassification of agency records.
• Provide uniform guidance and instruction to agency personnel involved in the processing of requests.
• Process PA complaints and perform initial investigation into allegations of illegal or improper activities related to the handling or release of protected information.
• Investigate data breaches and recommend appropriate resolution and remediation.
• Ensure that a structure for all PA Systems of Records is established and records are maintained in accordance with Federal law and DoD directives.
• Plan, control, direct, organize, train, promote and other activities involved with respect to records creation, maintenance, use, research, storage and disposition.
• Submit content for FOIA/PA website/portal.

Requirements

• Knowledge of applicable legislation, DoD authority, information security concepts, principles, and practices; and National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) policies as they relate to the implementation of Freedom of Information/Privacy Act (FOIA/PA), Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR), and Records Information Management (RIM).
• Ability to provide contractor support for:
  • Issues that require interpretation and adaptation of guidance to situations related to FOIA/PA; consult and coordinate with DoD components and other government agencies on procedural issues to ensure consistent FOIA/PA processing government-wide; conduct extensive record searches and recommend disclosure determinations, drafting a variety of written materials and correspondence related to requests for information under FOIA/PA.
  • Issues that require interpretation and adaptation of guidance to situations related to mandatory declassification of specific records under Executive Order 13526; consult and coordinate with DoD components and other government agencies on procedural issues to ensure consistent processing government-wide; recommend disclosure determinations, drafting a variety of written materials and correspondence related to requests for the declassification of clearly defined records.
  • Records management policies and procedures issues; assist in ensuring RIM program is in accordance with DoD and NARA Federal Enterprise Architecture Records Management Profile statutory requirements.
  • Other areas under government lead’s purview; work requires analytical ability, judgment, discretion, and knowledge of a substantial body of administrative program principles, policies, and objectives.

Pay

This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position with a base rate of $24.65 per hour. In accordance with the Health and Welfare provisions of the Service Contract Act (SCA), you may be eligible to receive an additional health and welfare payment for each hour worked.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements.