FOIA Specialist

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FOIA Support Specialist coordinating responses to information requests for a government agency. Ensuring compliance with FOIA regulations and managing case files in a remote environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate responses to requests for information under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
  • Examine and evaluate requests for information under FOIA to determine the custodian of records/information requested
  • Draft appropriate replies to routine and complex requests for information
  • Compile statistical data for release
  • Coordinate with internal and external offices and programs to collect information for release independently
  • Compile responsive information from custodians to prepare for submission to the FOIA office
  • Use an electronic tracking system to track, manage, and complete FOIA assignments and maintain case files
  • Recognize priorities and independently organize work to meet established deadlines
  • Establish internal procedures to ensure adequate control of deadlines and progress reports
  • Maintain and develop knowledge of the supported government program, its divisions, staff, and responsibilities

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in related discipline
  • 3-5 years of relevant experience, direct FOIA experience a plus
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong analytical and research skills
  • Excellent organization skills
  • Experience with Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook and Excel
  • Experience working with immigrant or refugee populations and anti-trafficking programs preferred
  • Must be a US Citizen

Benefits:

  • Variety of medical plan options
  • Dental plan options
  • Vision plan
  • 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits with a company match
  • Full flex work weeks where possible
  • Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
  • GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year and an additional 10 paid holidays per year
  • GDIT Paid Family Leave program providing a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees
  • Short and long-term disability benefits
  • Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance