Freedom of Information Act FOIA Analyst

Job Description

Responsibilities:

The specific duties include but are not necessarily limited to the following:

Possess basic familiarity with United States Code: 5 USC §552 – A law that gives the public access to their records (the Freedom of Information Act).

Individuals must be relied upon to meet tight schedules and deadlines, utilizing all available resources to achieve results, and display a strong personal commitment to successfully complete all assigned projects.

Must be capable of building both Information and Action Packages for Senior Leadership review (specific templates and guidelines will be provided by the team lead) with a recommendation as to whether each FOIA request does or does not meet one of the nine exemptions 5 USC §552. Recommendations will be reviewed by the Office of General Counsel, prior to final approval by Senior Leadership.

Will be required to determine whether or not the release of government information would cause damage to U.S. national security, based on 5 USC §552.

Must be able and willing to coordinate and maintain positive relationships with other national security professionals.

Review and process all I&S FOIA requests to include coordinating with respective stakeholders.

Will review and process all OUSD(I&S) Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, in a thorough and expedient manner.

Will be required to have superb communication and collaboration skills, in order to coordinate the FOIA responses with all stakeholders, both within OUSD(I&S) and across the Federal government.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills are a must.

Required Skills and Experience:

Will be required to either possess or be able to obtain a TOP SECRET/SCI clearance

Will be subject to drug testing

Will be required to be conversant in both FOIA requests, government responses, and have no less than three (3) years of experience working FOIA requests on behalf of a U.S. government Agency.

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Seven (7) years of related experience accepted in lieu of a degree.

Must be capable of handling large datasets, be highly fluent with the use of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PPT, and the utilization and search of advanced web-tools. (Technical Expertise)

Desired Skills and Experience:

Previous experience working with the department of Defense, and specifically the US Marine Corps is a plus

About JCS Solutions LLC:

JCS Solutions LLC is (JCS) is a premier technology firm specializing in enterprise-wide capabilities including cloud and infrastructure solutions, cyber security, digital modernization, next generation technologies enablement, software solutions, and mission support services dedicated to providing the highest quality of services and solutions. Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes upskilling, innovation, and we've been certified as a Great Place to Work three years in a row! JCS benefits include 401k retirement plans, paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, long term disability, short term disability, and opportunities for professional development.

It is JCS’s policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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