Senior FOIA Analyst, Bluemont Technology & Research, Dhs, VA
Bluemont Technology & Research -
Dhs, VA,
US
Senior FOIA Analyst
Date Posted: 2024-06-15
Job description
JOB TITLE: Senior FOIA Analyst
LOCATION: McLean, Virginia
CLEARANCE: Current Top Secret / SCI with Polygraph
EDUCATION: Bachelor's with 18 years' experience or Master's with 10 years' experience
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Respond to public and official requests for review and release of classified and/or sensitive customer information under the FOIA, PA, or E.O. 13526 Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR). Respond to complex cases, such as those including litigation and appeals, demonstrating extensive knowledge of the FOIA/PA/MDR, all of its exemptions and the overall administration of the FOIA/PA/MDR requirements. Support includes determining if a request is a new case, assessing what is needed, coordinating with appropriate organizations for subject matter expert (SME) review, analyzing the adequacy of the responses, consulting with other IC elements for equity reviews, preparing high-quality and error-free documents ready for Government action and artifacts as required by the case, and updating all appropriate trackers, scorecards, and calendars regarding cases.
Develop and deliver training, or review and update current training content on FOIA and privacy processes and policy to customer staff that effectively communicates the responsibilities of Customer staff, the required processes, and the required artifacts.
Drives collaboration and relationship building through the IC counterpart engagement process by enabling the IC engagement plan
Proof read and peer review artifacts from other members of the contract staff. Ensure deliverables are timely, accurate, and error-free.
Document and maintain SOPs for all activities within IRRG.
Engage with customer and IC Working groups, such as the IMC and Difficult Issues Forum, as directed by the Government.
Using clear and concise language, author, develop, comment on, or update interagency issuances on complex topics. Deliverables may include formal recommendations researched by the Contractor staff, and shall be presented to the Government as a peer-reviewed memo or other formal document.
Use analytic skills to assess the adequacy of the responses from searches, which shall be presented to the Government.
Track and update the status of cases in a timely and accurate manner using customer tools as identified by the Government.
Provide inputs to annual compliance reports as directed by the Government.
Prohibits access to information about an individual without that individual's knowledge and consent.
Assist various Customer offices.
Draft or review documents for technical correction and edits in the development of Congressional testimony, budget presentations, issue papers and talking points related to FOIA/PA/MDR.
Assist Government Leads in assessing capability needs, opportunities, and gaps to help link resources to strategy. Deliverables may include formal recommendations researched by the Contractor staff, and shall be presented to the Government as a peer-reviewed memo or other formal document.
Identify interdependencies across IC strategic plans and efforts, and review and assess alignment of IC component strategic plans.
Assist Government leads in developing venues for creatively addressing complex IC issues that develop shared perspectives and lead to IC commitment to action.
Execute the duties of the on-site, Key Personnel Team Lead. These tasks include, but are not limited to:
1. Coordinating daily tasks and activities of all Contractor personnel.
2. Ensuring sufficient Contractor support is available to perform necessary tasks. (For example, when one person calls out or is on vacation, the Team Lead shall coordinate with the PM to ensure back up is provided for the Government support; ensure everyone is not on scheduled leave at the same time.)
In accordance with applicable law and at Government direction, ensure that the Customer information which has been cleared for public release is available for public inspection and/or copying/downloading.
In accordance with applicable law and at Government direction, enable the enforcement of the right of any person to access records, subject to statutory exemptions, for any public or private purpose.
In accordance with applicable law and at Government direction, ensure individuals have the ability to amend records of personal identifiable information about themselves.
In accordance with applicable law and at Government direction, prohibit access to information about an individual without that individual's knowledge and consent.
In support of another IC element, responded to public and official requests for review and release of classified and/or sensitive information under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Privacy (PA), and/or Mandatory Declassification Review; assisted the IC element and other relevant organizations to ensure compliance with all aspects of FOIA and PA; ensured the IC element's information was cleared for appropriate release is available for public inspection and/or copying/downloading.
Requires experience responding to public and official requests for review and release of classified and/or sensitive information under the FOIA, PA, or Mandatory Declassification Review; experience ensuring information cleared for appropriate release is available for public inspection and/or copying/downloading; enables the enforcement of the right of any person to access records, subject to statutory exemptions, for any public or private purpose.
Bluemont Technology & Research, Inc. (Bluemont) offers a premium benefits package. Our culture is based on treating people like you would treat yourself. The company is focused on challenging applications of cutting-edge technologies and data intensive applications.
We are proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Bluemont is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. Bluemont maintains a drug-free workplace and performs background checks.
Bluemont is an E-Verify Employer. Follow this ink to view: www.dhs.gov/E-Verify
LOCATION: McLean, Virginia
CLEARANCE: Current Top Secret / SCI with Polygraph
EDUCATION: Bachelor's with 18 years' experience or Master's with 10 years' experience
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Respond to public and official requests for review and release of classified and/or sensitive customer information under the FOIA, PA, or E.O. 13526 Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR). Respond to complex cases, such as those including litigation and appeals, demonstrating extensive knowledge of the FOIA/PA/MDR, all of its exemptions and the overall administration of the FOIA/PA/MDR requirements. Support includes determining if a request is a new case, assessing what is needed, coordinating with appropriate organizations for subject matter expert (SME) review, analyzing the adequacy of the responses, consulting with other IC elements for equity reviews, preparing high-quality and error-free documents ready for Government action and artifacts as required by the case, and updating all appropriate trackers, scorecards, and calendars regarding cases.
Develop and deliver training, or review and update current training content on FOIA and privacy processes and policy to customer staff that effectively communicates the responsibilities of Customer staff, the required processes, and the required artifacts.
Drives collaboration and relationship building through the IC counterpart engagement process by enabling the IC engagement plan
Proof read and peer review artifacts from other members of the contract staff. Ensure deliverables are timely, accurate, and error-free.
Document and maintain SOPs for all activities within IRRG.
Engage with customer and IC Working groups, such as the IMC and Difficult Issues Forum, as directed by the Government.
Using clear and concise language, author, develop, comment on, or update interagency issuances on complex topics. Deliverables may include formal recommendations researched by the Contractor staff, and shall be presented to the Government as a peer-reviewed memo or other formal document.
Use analytic skills to assess the adequacy of the responses from searches, which shall be presented to the Government.
Track and update the status of cases in a timely and accurate manner using customer tools as identified by the Government.
Provide inputs to annual compliance reports as directed by the Government.
Prohibits access to information about an individual without that individual's knowledge and consent.
Assist various Customer offices.
Draft or review documents for technical correction and edits in the development of Congressional testimony, budget presentations, issue papers and talking points related to FOIA/PA/MDR.
Assist Government Leads in assessing capability needs, opportunities, and gaps to help link resources to strategy. Deliverables may include formal recommendations researched by the Contractor staff, and shall be presented to the Government as a peer-reviewed memo or other formal document.
Identify interdependencies across IC strategic plans and efforts, and review and assess alignment of IC component strategic plans.
Assist Government leads in developing venues for creatively addressing complex IC issues that develop shared perspectives and lead to IC commitment to action.
Execute the duties of the on-site, Key Personnel Team Lead. These tasks include, but are not limited to:
1. Coordinating daily tasks and activities of all Contractor personnel.
2. Ensuring sufficient Contractor support is available to perform necessary tasks. (For example, when one person calls out or is on vacation, the Team Lead shall coordinate with the PM to ensure back up is provided for the Government support; ensure everyone is not on scheduled leave at the same time.)
In accordance with applicable law and at Government direction, ensure that the Customer information which has been cleared for public release is available for public inspection and/or copying/downloading.
In accordance with applicable law and at Government direction, enable the enforcement of the right of any person to access records, subject to statutory exemptions, for any public or private purpose.
In accordance with applicable law and at Government direction, ensure individuals have the ability to amend records of personal identifiable information about themselves.
In accordance with applicable law and at Government direction, prohibit access to information about an individual without that individual's knowledge and consent.
In support of another IC element, responded to public and official requests for review and release of classified and/or sensitive information under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Privacy (PA), and/or Mandatory Declassification Review; assisted the IC element and other relevant organizations to ensure compliance with all aspects of FOIA and PA; ensured the IC element's information was cleared for appropriate release is available for public inspection and/or copying/downloading.
Requires experience responding to public and official requests for review and release of classified and/or sensitive information under the FOIA, PA, or Mandatory Declassification Review; experience ensuring information cleared for appropriate release is available for public inspection and/or copying/downloading; enables the enforcement of the right of any person to access records, subject to statutory exemptions, for any public or private purpose.
Bluemont Technology & Research, Inc. (Bluemont) offers a premium benefits package. Our culture is based on treating people like you would treat yourself. The company is focused on challenging applications of cutting-edge technologies and data intensive applications.
We are proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Bluemont is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. Bluemont maintains a drug-free workplace and performs background checks.
Bluemont is an E-Verify Employer. Follow this ink to view: www.dhs.gov/E-Verify