Command Privacy Act/FOIA Coordinator
Description:
Command Privacy Act/FOIA Coordinator
Minimum Qualifications Summary
Certification & Education
Must possess a current US Passport with ability to travel and work overseas.
Must be able to meet COMSEC briefing and Local Element management certification requirements available under the OPNAVINST 2201.4, DoD Instruction 8523.01 and Air Force Manual 17-1301.
Must possess a SECRET Security Clearance
Experience Required
Must have strong writing, analytical, and reading skills, as well as the ability to effectively communicate
Minimum of two years’ experience working with PII, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) services, and telecommunications protocol for the United States Department of Defense
Five years’ military experience
Job Objective
Under a five-year contract, the Command Privacy Act/FOIA Coordinator will support the United States Marine Corps Forces, Central Command (MARCENT) and subordinate commands. The scope of the requirement includes professional services for MARCENT located aboard MacDill Air Force Base (AFB), Florida, which serves as a Component Command to U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM). Specifically, the Command Privacy Act/FOIA Coordinator will support the Manpower Directorate (G-1) within the continental United States (CONUS) and outside the continental United States (OCONUS). The G-1 performs analysis of manpower requirements to support operations. Additionally, the G-1 advises and assists the Commander in matters relating to personnel operations, management, policy, administration, awards, correspondence, travel management, the Government Travel Charge Card (GTCC) Program, and administrative support to all Marines stationed at MacDill AFB as well as individual augments in the USCENTCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR).
Responsibilities
Provide Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) services to MARCENT
Prepare documents for release or denial under the requirements of the FOIA
Complete redactions under both the FOIA and the Privacy Act. Some documents will necessitate coordination with internal staff, outside agencies, law enforcement agencies, and the public
Support the FOIA Requester Service Center for MARCENT and subordinate commands
Be prepared to process at least 50 FOIA requests, annually
Ensure full compliance by MARCENT and subordinate commands with DON FOIA policy and guidance
If needed and not available through FOIA online, collect and compile command and feeder reports, and submit consolidated annual FOIA reports to the Navy FOIA Program Manager and Marine Corps FOIA Program Manager
Maintain and update listings of subordinate command and activity FOIA coordinators, including full name, address, and telephone (office and fax) on their public websites
Conduct annual staff assistance visits, reviews, or self-evaluations within the command and lower echelon commands to assist the OCIO in ensuring FOIA compliance
Ensure the full participation of MARCENT and MARCENT subordinate commands in FOIA online
Provide all input to FOIA online necessary to ensure complete tracking and data availability for all mandated FOIA reports
Enter all requests into FOIA online, within two hours of receipt
Promptly complete all pertinent fields on FOIA online, including fees, whether perfected, dispositions, exemptions, and appellate authority, as applicable
Add comments to FOIA online with sufficient detail to ensure up-to-date progress tracking
Upload to FOIA online all response letters
Close all cases within 2 business days, when processing is complete
When appropriate, promptly refer all cases within FOIA online to other activities that are served by FOIA online
Post responsive documents provided to requesters on FOIA online and other websites, as appropriate
Ensure all MARCENT directorates and MARCENT subordinate commands provide links on their websites to the FOIA webpages
Ensure that all Directorates appoint PACs in writing
Identify at least one records manager (person responsible for maintaining or collecting PII) within each Directorate section
Complete System of Records Notice (SORN) training annually
Ensure all information collected is necessary to accomplish a mission, and that the information is accurate, timely, relevant, and complete
Maintain liaison with all officials in the Command who maintain PII
Review internal directives, practices, procedures and forms for conformity with the Privacy Act
Supervise establishment, amendment, alteration or deletion of a SORN
Supervise distribution of PII in cases of first-party requests for information
Obtain reasonable verification of the individual’s identity when such a request is made
Carefully screen all materials for such compliance
Strictly enforce telecommunications protocol
Education & Certification
Must possess a current US Passport with ability to travel and work overseas.
Must be able to meet COMSEC briefing and Local Element management certification requirements available under the OPNAVINST 2201.4, DoD Instruction 8523.01 and Air Force Manual 17-1301.
Security Clearance
Must possess a SECRET Security Clearance
Work Location
MARCENT, MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, Florida
Travel: Contractor personnel must support the projected travel in support of government requirements to MARCENT AOR and supporting locations, which includes but not limited to the following countries: Bahrain, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, France, Germany, United Kingdom, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Iraq, Israel, Afghanistan, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen, Pakistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Djibouti, Cyprus, Turkey, Italy, and Greece. The ideal candidate will be available for travel on less than 24 hours-notice to support personnel recovery and training for forward deployed forces. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to execute OCONUS travel throughout the Central Command (CENTCOM) AOR.
About Lukos
Lukos has been delivering professional services to the Federal Government for 15 years. We help a variety of federal agencies in areas such as national security, homeland security, international development, training, analytics, healthcare, and other professional services. Since our founding, we have grown to support all military services and multiple federal civilian agencies.
About Our Name: Lukos is ancient Greek for “wolf”. The characteristics of the wolf match our approach to national security. The wolf is known for cunning, aggression, patience, and teamwork. An individual wolf is smart, strong, and resilient, but the true strength of wolves is their ability to work together as a wolfpack. Kipling said it best in The Law of the Jungle.
"For the strength of the pack is the wolf, and the strength of the wolf is the pack."
At Lukos we take care of our pack by offering full time employees competitive benefits to include: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off and Federal holidays.
Lukos is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or national origin.