What are the responsibilities and job description for the FOIA Analyst position at PacArctic LLC?
PacArctic, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is looking for experienced FOIA Analyst to support PAC and our customer in Winchester, VA.
We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.
Position Overview:
In this role, you will support our customer’s mission to help maintain transparency in our government, by providing administrative support for incoming Freedom of Information and Privacy Act (FOI/PA) requests. Transparency in our government is not only essential for government accountability but is also integral to our country’s democracy. Through this work, you provide citizens with easier access to government information. However, while an open and transparent government is essential to our work, those working in this position are responsible for safeguarding information that may cause harm if released.
In this role, you will support our customer’s mission to help maintain transparency in our government, by providing administrative support for incoming Freedom of Information and Privacy Act (FOI/PA) requests. Transparency in our government is not only essential for government accountability but is also integral to our country’s democracy. Through this work, you provide citizens with easier access to government information. However, while an open and transparent government is essential to our work, those working in this position are responsible for safeguarding information that may cause harm if released.
Essential duties and responsibilities for the position include, but are not limited to:
- Analyze FOIPA administrative case notes, searches, and requester correspondence.
- Support the processing of FOIPA litigations.
- Preview imported records for responsiveness and context.
- Search and check systems for prior releases and duplicate requests.
- Identify and apply appropriate processing approaches per SOPs and policies.
- Create and maintain clear and concise case notes in systems.
- Identify and appropriately handle Other Government Agency (OGA) information.
- Perform line-by-line reviews of records and properly apply the applicable FOIPA exemption(s) (redactions).
- Consult with subject matter experts (SME) from various agency-specific components and OGAs.
- Coordinate high visibility releases with appropriate agency-specific components and OGAs.
- Respond to FOIPA administrative appeals and litigation requirements.
- Conduct appropriate research for background and context while processing FOIPA cases.
- Maintain performance to ensure the delivery of timely, high-quality work, consistent with customer specifications, while handling multiple projects simultaneously.
- Work independently as part of an integrated team and display high self-motivation and integrity.
- Have the ability to maintain an exceptional level of organization and time management skills
Training:
- FOIA Analysts will attend an on-site, paid, six-week training course which will equip you with the skills needed to be successful in this role.
- At the end of the training course, you must pass an assessment test.
- After the initial training course has concluded, you will have 90 days of on-the-job training.
- Must be available to work between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Education/Experience: Must meet one of the following requirements.
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 3 years of specialized work experience including providing products and services similar to those outlined in this position description
- Military experience of an analytical nature
- Must be able to obtain and maintain US government issued security clearance
- Must successfully complete a computer-based assessment on typing skills with a score of 90% accuracy and 11 WPM
Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Proficient computer skills, including the ability to navigate Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel), Internet Browsers, and SharePoint, and capable of using complex records systems and computer 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
- Ability to perform routine analytical, administrative, research, and recordkeeping tasks
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with coworkers both in written and verbal communications
- 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
Working Environment & Conditions
This position is primarily indoors, consistent with a standard office position and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. The incumbent is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The workload may require the incumbent to stand for extended periods of time. The incumbent must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Includes travel to local, remote, and out of state locations.
Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.
The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or to apply to a position on our website, please contact Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations. This contact information is used for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire on a status of your application.
About the Company
PacArctic provides high-end federal acquisition support services, cultural resource surveys, professional facility management and critical infrastructure protection, as well as business transformation and process improvement services. Additionally, PacArctic provides program management of specialized IT services such as employee assistive technologies, photogrammetry utilization for native rock art recording, and geographic information systems (GIS) program management for transportation planning needs.
Excellence, Integrity, Accountability
This position is primarily indoors, consistent with a standard office position and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. The incumbent is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The workload may require the incumbent to stand for extended periods of time. The incumbent must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Includes travel to local, remote, and out of state locations.
Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.
The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or to apply to a position on our website, please contact Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations. This contact information is used for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire on a status of your application.
About the Company
PacArctic provides high-end federal acquisition support services, cultural resource surveys, professional facility management and critical infrastructure protection, as well as business transformation and process improvement services. Additionally, PacArctic provides program management of specialized IT services such as employee assistive technologies, photogrammetry utilization for native rock art recording, and geographic information systems (GIS) program management for transportation planning needs.
Excellence, Integrity, Accountability
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352
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