Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Specialist

Keystone provides Audit Accounting and Advisory Services in the areas of financial and administrative management organizational and business improvement program management support budget support financial analytical services and reconciliation technology management and staff augmentation in Chicago Washington DC Alexandria VA and other metropolitan areas.

Keystone is looking for a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Specialist to join our team supporting the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force Information Management Access Branch.

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Specialist will support the Department of the Air Force Headquarters in processing and responding to FOIA requests efficiently and in compliance with all applicable laws regulations and policies. This includes but is not limited to receiving requests gathering relevant documents coordinating with subject matter experts (SMEs) reviewing documents for disclosure and ensuring timely responses.

Functional Duties / Responsibilities :

• Provides administrative and FOIA program support.
• Independently reviews and analyzes FOIA requests and the records responsive to such requests and determines if the request / records fall under the purview of the supported office or should be referred to another agency for processing.
• Coordinate directly with other federal agencies to facilitate the processing / referral of FOIA requests.
• Process documents for release to include the redaction of documents using the FOIA Xpress software redaction capability.
• Research prepare and coordinate responses to general / specific requests.
• Determine the release of information withheld from disclosure citing the appropriate FOIA exemption code(s).
• Address whether fees will be charged reduced or waived in responding to requestors.
• Reconcile the request against active suspense imposed by statutory and local requirements.
• Draft correspondence and prepare the release letter to the requester in accordance with local guidelines.
• Draft any special letters to FOIA requesters for AF civilian review as directed.
• Mail documents to the requester in accordance with office procedures and deliver to the mailroom.
• Provide customer assistance in the submission of their request for information.
• Provide technical and administrative support and assistance.
• Prepare a variety of reports to include Open case / Backlog report and Ad Hoc reports.
• Conduct legal research as needed to determine proper application of the FOIA requests.

Experience Knowledge and Skills :

Compensation Package

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Information Management,HIPAA,FIPS,Records Management,Windows,System Security,NIST Standards,IT Support,DIACAP,Medical Records,FISMA,RMF

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1