FOIA Processing Agent (FPA) | FOIA Administration Support [USA007012]

ProSidian Consulting, LLC; England; On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000

Job description

FOIA Processing Agent (FPA) | FOIA Administration Support [USA007012]

• Full-time

ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry leading practices. ProSidian services focus on the broad spectrum of Risk Management, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, Energy & Sustainability, and Talent Management. We help forward thinking clients solve problems and improve operations.

ProSidian Seeks a FOIA Processing Agent (FPA) | FOIA Administration Support [USA007012] for Program Support on a Exempt W2: No Overtime Pay Basis located in the OCONUS - Caribbean Region (Greater and Lesser Antilles – Cuba) supporting The Staff Judge Advocate (OSJA), Joint Task Force of The Dept. of the Army Office located at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay (GTMO), Cuba that provides legal counsel and oversight to JTF-GTMO operations in compliance with U.S. and international law.

Seeking FOIA Processing Agent (FPA) candidates with relevant DOD/Military Sector Experience to support professional services engagement for DOD/Military Sector Clients such as USA. This is a Full-Time ProSidian W-2 FOIA Administration Support Functional Area - Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Administration Support Supply/Service Initiative.

JOB OVERVIEW

Provide services and support as a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Administration Support (FOIA Processing Agent (FPA)) in the DOD/Military Industry Sector focusing on Compliance Solutions for clients such as US Department of the Army (Army) | Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, Joint Task Force – Guantanamo Bay (JTF-GTMO), Cuba.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

FOIA Processing Agent (FPA) Responsibilities include:

• Initial review of FOIA requests
• Reviewing responsive materials
• Applying redactions using Redact Express and similar tools
• Ensuring compliance with FOIA statutes
• Providing FOIA-specific training to action officers and providing technical support
• Support the development of an action plan for new FOIA cases
• Support Establishing processes and assigning appropriate resources to effectively fulfill contract performance requirements
• Support Reviews and analyzes FOIA requests and makes determinations as to whether and where data in question exists, its reliability and which personnel should be involved
• Support and Conduct quality assurance reviews for redactions submitted by JTF-GTMO Directorates
• Support and Tracks and coordinates responses from various offices and redacts materials where appropriate
• Support and Processing FOIA requests using the department’s FOIA request management tracking system including assembling legal documents and evidence, reviewing cases, redacting information and applying exemptions as necessary, preparing the appropriate responses, and electronically submitting to Government staff for approvals
• Support and Drafts and prepares for signature responses to requests, which may contain redactions or partial denial to protect information
• Support and Communicating with outside organizations and higher headquarters on FOIA-related matters

Education / Experience Requirements / Qualifications

• Experience in FOIA processing, declassification reviews, and legal document preparation within a DoD or federal government environment
• Proficiency with document management systems, Redact Express, and classified material handling
• Strong understanding of FOIA exemptions, security classification guides, and federal records management regulations
• Ability to work independently, coordinate across multiple stakeholders, and maintain strict confidentiality

Have a minimum of three (3) years experience in processing FOIA requests and redacting documents as a primary responsibility.

Skills Required

• FOIA Compliance & Processing
• Legal & Regulatory Knowledge
• Records Management & Archiving
• Redaction & Document Review
• Security & Information Protection
• Legal Correspondence & Documentation
• Data Tracking & Case Management
• Research & Analysis
• IT & Software Proficiency

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Business Tools – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio.

BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

ProSidian Employee Benefits and Highlights: Your good health and well-being are important to ProSidian Consulting. At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. Our growing list of benefits currently include the following for Full Time Employees:

• Competitive Compensation
• Group Medical Health Insurance Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits
• Pre-Tax Payment Programs
• Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans
• Security Clearance
• ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program
• Performance Incentives
• Flexible Spending Account
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ProSidian Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

FOR EASY APPLICATION USE OUR CAREER SITE LOCATED ON http://www.ProSidian.com/ OR SEND YOUR RESUME’S, BIOS, AND SALARY EXPECTATION / RATES TO CAREERS @ PROSIDIAN.COM.

ONLY CANDIDATES WITH REQUIRED CRITERIA ARE CONSIDERED.