Kenney Business Solutions is seeking Mid level FOIA Analysts to join our team in support of the Office of the Secretary of Defense.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
- Active DoD Top Secret clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Management related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- Demonstrated experience performing case analysis: conducting FOIA or related reviews, identifying exemptions, applying redactions (Minimum of 2 years).
- Experience identifying and protecting Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
- Working knowledge of the nine (9) FOIA Disclosure Exemptions.
- Knowledge and proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Demonstrate strong analytical skills, reading comprehension, and attention to detail.
- Ability to multi-task, work in a team environment, and adjust to established work patterns.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinate with OSD/JS and DoD components for review of responsive records and delivery of cases to and from component offices.
- Assist in the identification of classified information, Restricted or Formerly Restricted Data, and militarily critical technology.
- Assist in the identification and handling of NATO classified and unclassified information.
- Assist in the identification of non-OSD/JS component equities (including DoD and intelligence community equities).
- Assist in the identification of information exempt from release in accordance with the applicable statutes and regulations ensuring the application of the appropriate exemptions to the information.
- Conduct appropriate coordination, as needed, and document accordingly.
- Provide reproduction of documents required for case records.
- Coordinate follow-up of agency coordination to determine review status.
- Provide registration of casework, to include Classified Document Registries and other office administrative functions.
- Maintain database/records management for each case using the OGC records management and case processing system.
- Provide review of OSD/JS and DoD component release recommendations and assist in reconciling difference in release recommendations.
- Process electronic redaction of exempt information for case records.
- Prepare detailed Vaughn indices, to include entries that: (1) identify each document withheld; (2) state the statutory exemption claimed; and (3) explain how disclosure would damage the interests protected by the claimed exemption.
- Prepare internal and external correspondence for case attorneys for approval and release.
- Review information that is potentially relevant to ongoing litigation and properly identify responsive information for further processing.
- Identify all privilege information contained in records responsive to ongoing litigation.
- Prepare detailed privilege logs, to include entries that: (1) identify each document deemed to contain privileged material;(2) state the privilege or other exemption claimed; and (3) explain how disclosure would damage interests protected by the claimed privilege or exemption.
*Kenney Business Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- E.O. 13526: 2 years (Required)
- FOIA Redaction and Exemption Analysis: 2 years (Required)
Security clearance:
Work Location: In person
