FOIA Analyst

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents.

The Amentum Freedom of information Act (FOIA) Analyst will work at a client site at the Mark Center in Alexandria, VA to provide support to government clients on a team of fellow FOIA Analysts. Analysts will conduct FOIA and Privacy Act (PA) reviews for public release or protection.

Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare and review documents in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA).

Process and document FOIA and PA requests to an organization's records.

Interpret regulations, agency enforcement codes, and organizational policy's regarding the release of agency documents

Ensure released materials do not contain personal identifiers or directly or indirectly reveal trade secrets and other information exempted under the applicable statuses

Review completed requests for appropriateness of materials to be or not to be released.

Make redactions as needed before release

Compose response letters, clarify requests, negotiate additional response time, and make recommendations on fees and fee waivers

Coordinate with program offices on conducting searches for responsive documents

Negotiate with submitters of records, and with requestors of those records, to clarify requests in order to make release determinations or recommendations and requirements.

Basic Qualifications and Requirements

Must have an Active Top Secret US Government Clearance. Note : US Citizenship is required to obtain a Top Secret clearance

Bachelor's Degree in information management or a combination of experience and education

Two Years FOIA Experience with the FOIA and PA (to include intake or review)

Familiarity with Freedom of Information Act

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge and proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite and FOIAXpress

Possess exceptional leadership and communication skills (both oral and written).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Computer skills required :

Must be able to learn new systems and applications.

Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment and relate well to others

Ability to manage individual workflow effectively and improve processes when necessary

Positive attitude focused on customer satisfaction

Ability to show initiative and commitment to the company's goals

Ability to readily adapt to changing requirements

Strong commitment to performing and producing at the highest level of quality at all times

Work Environment :

This position is performed in a traditional office environment.

Physical Demands :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; use fingers and hands to type or write; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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