Information Security
Resume:
Gloria J Bryant- Williams
Washington, DC 20018
Phone: 202-***-****
Cell Phone: 202-***-****
******.**************@*****.***
Summary of Qualifications
FOIA Experience: Over 9 years specialized experience as a Freedom of Information/Privacy Act Officer with the Department of Army, Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Casualty Mortuary Affairs Agencies. Department of Homeland Security, Department of Treasury, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, and U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Security Clearance: Top Secret
Expert knowledge of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) exemptions, interpretation of laws and regulations. Worked with exemptions 1, 4, 5 & 6, and 7 of the FOIA, and is able to recognize requests that seek records that the agency must withhold pursuant to its enabling statute (Exemption 3).
Experience and knowledgeable of FOIA requirements, rules, regulations, and the process of redacting documents.
Knowledgeable, Flexible/Adaptable with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
Detail-oriented leader who motivates and coaches team members to meet high performance standards.
Ability to listen and articulate ideas in writing and verbally.
Strong organization and analytical skills.
Employment History
Senior FOIA Analyst
4/6/15-4/6/16 –Infinity Technology,7930 Jones Branch Drive, Suite #8 00, McLean, VA 22102, U.S Securities and Exchange Commission
Performed initial reviews of FOIA incoming FOIA requests received within the agency.
Received, processed, and analyzed complex Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Act. Ensured compliance of FOIA/PA laws, regulations and polices.
Responsible for analyzing information to conclude its eligibility for public disclosure in FOIA litigation while applying appropriate FOIA exemptions (statutes) under Executive Order 13526.
Communicated with the requesters by email, telephone and in writing seeking clarification of information needed to complete request.
Performed line by line redaction of records in accordance with 5 USC 552 and 552.
Scanned supporting documents that related to cases assigned to FOIAXpress database.
Prepared submitters notice, drafted correspondence to request government coordination and review of documents; interim; and final letters to FOIA and PA requesters.
Researching, interpreting and analyzing legal issues, records policy and internal procedures and applying extensive knowledge of records systems, statutes and precedents to ascertain whether responsive records are complete and to make recommendations for agency action.
Redact documents in accordance with agency/entity FOIA protocols which include annotating appropriate FOIA exemptions on records.
Generated response letters to requestors detailing the FOIA review and release determination.
FOIA/PA Analyst
9/16/13 – 12/31/14 PHACIL, 950 N. Glebe Road, Suite 910, Arlington, VA 22203, Defense Threat Reduction Agency.
As a Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Act Analyst, process numerous FOIA requests inquiries for Contracts, Proposals, Statement of Works (SOW's), Release for Proposals (RFP), Task Orders, Modifications, Attachments and Solicitations from the public under both Acts.
Examine and evaluate all requests to determine whether requesters have complied with the FOIA/PA rules, provided an adequate description of the records sought, supplied third party authorization when necessary, or other statutory and regulatory requirements as applicable. Make determinations as to the appropriate DTRA program area or Points-of Contact Manager Coordination required in seeking technical searches and/or subject matter expert reviews.
Restricted or Formerly Restricted data, unclassified controlled nuclear information and any other information exempt under the FOIA and provide recommendations on whether disclosure of the information is appropriate under either the FOIA or PA, or if the information, or portions thereof, meets the exemption criteria of either Act. Identify information under the purview of another government agency or foreign government. Bracket information that to be withheld and applied the appropriate FOIA/PA exemption for each bracketed segment of the document using Redact Xpress.
Coordinate FOIA/PA request actions among relevant DTRA technical Enterprises, the Security and Counter Intelligence Directorate, the Office of General Counsel, and Department of Defense (DoD) and other relevant government offices to resolve issues and problems raised during the review and processing procedures.
Consolidate information provided to complete the review of requested documents. Prepared submitters notice, appropriate draft correspondence to request government coordination and review of documents; interim; and final letters to FOIA and PA requesters; and complete final processing and prepare responses, coordinating with other offices as needed.
FOIA Analyst
3/14/13-8/22/13 PHACIL, 950 N. Glebe Road, Suite 910, Arlington, VA 22203, Department of Treasury, International Affairs.
Manage Freedom of Information (FOIA) litigation case, Analyzed and process Freedom of Information/Privacy Acts requests (FOIA/PA), Redaction of records in accordance with 5 USC 552 and 552a, performed electronic searches, and documentation preparation in support of the status of specific FOIA reviews, and scanning records responsive request. Conducted a line-by-line analysis of releasable records and applied knowledge FOIA/PA exemptions. Responsible
FOIA Specialist
8/2012 – 11/2012 FCI Federal, Leesburg, VA (U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Transportation Security Administration (On-Site), and Department of Treasury.
Managed the release of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Transportation Security Administration and Department of Treasury Disclosure Services (On-Site) records pursuant to 5 USC 552, 5 USC 552a and in accordance with established DHS guidance, 6 CFR Part 5.
Maintain complete and detailed case notes on all assigned cases.
Analyzed and process complex Freedom of Information/Privacy Acts requests (FOIA/PA)
Identified and redacted PII from records in accordance with 5 USC 552 and 552a
Researched the System of Record Notice (SORN) to ensure the appropriate exemptions were invoked
Accomplish detailed research, analysis, and evaluation of data for release or denial in response to requests received under the FOIA/PA
Review and process Sensitive Security Information in accordance with 49 CFR 1520
Coordinated FOIA/PA requests with TSA program offices
Review DHS FOIA policy to ensure compliance
Access FileMaker Pro System to search, close and determine disposition of cases
Use DocPro, TSA FOIA Management Tool to manage FOIA process cradle to grave
FOIA Analyst
8/3/12 -8/27/12 PHACIL, 950 N. Glebe Road, Suite 910, Arlington, VA 22203, Department of Treasury, Disclosure Services.
Analyzed and process Freedom of Information/Privacy Acts requests (FOIA/PA)
Redacted from records in accordance with 5 USC 552 and 552a
• Applied knowledge of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) policy
• Conducted a line-by-line analysis of releasable records and applied knowledge FOIA/PA exemptions
Management Analyst
08/2009 - 09/2011
Department of Army, Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Washington, DC
Prepared all portions of documents in accordance with the appropriate FOIA/PA exemptions, processing guidelines, and Executive Orders
Prepared initial response received in office to include, acknowledgment letter, initial response letters releasable documents in accordance with FOIA statue and Department of the Army regulations and guidelines.
Preformed general administrative tasks including task suspense calendars, file creation, case log-ins.
Generated Freedom of Information Act related reports.
Applied correct exemptions.
Serve as liaison with other agencies, appellants, and requestors, regarding requests for records that may involve other military agencies
Redacted documents, in accordance with the appropriate FOIA/PA exemptions.
Track Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request using FOIAXpress database and excel Spreadsheets.
Trained staff members on the release of sensitive materials under the Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act.
Electronically scanned and prepared documents.
Evaluated all records with the Agency, which included creation, retention, processing, maintenance and destruction
Responsible for recording data entries for records sent to the Washington National Records Center.
Ordered and provide maintenance equipment within the agency.
Ensured the latest version of publication were edited, reviewed, updated and any rewrites.
Designed forms, edited, reviewed and published directives, memorandum, regulations and policy letters for dissemination to Armed Forces Institute of Pathology.
Freedom of Information Act Specialist
01/2005 - 07/2009
Department of Army, Human of Resources Command, Alexandria, VA
Forwarded final response to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests to Agency Headquarters Office.
Tracked Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) within database and excel spreadsheets.
Responsible for recording data for records send to the Washington National Records Center and Coordinated process with other Agencies and Programs.
Generated Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Quarterly Reports.
Trained staff members on Freedom of Information Scanning of documents used in for electronic format.
Prepared cost estimate fees generated for FOIA research.
Developed and instituted Standard Operating Procedures for Department of Army.
Provided interpretation of Department of Army Regulations and Laws to agencies and outside sources.
Performed general administrative task, file creation, case login generated for FOIA related reports.
Education and Training
University of the District of Columbia
Business Management
Washington, DC
Additional Information
Other Job Related Skills
• FOIA Training – Department of Justice
• FOIA training – Department of Army
• National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
• DOD FOIA Conflict Resolution
• DOD FOIA Privacy Act Training
• DOD FOIA/PA Training Workshop
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