What are the responsibilities and job description for the Freedom of Information Act FOIA Analyst position at JCS Solutions LLC?
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Job Summary:
JCS Solutions has a need for a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Analyst to work closely with the Specialized Technical and Administrative Support Services, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence (OUSD (I&S)) and Staff Support Contract (US Marine Corps (USMC)) Human Relations (HR) Section at the Pentagon. This position offers an excellent opportunity to be part of a high-performing team responsible for supporting a high-velocity collaborative environment, along with tremendous growth potential. If you are interested in a challenge and a great working environment, apply today!
What’s in it for you:
The specific duties include but are not necessarily limited to the following:
We are a learning organization that promotes a work culture of collaboration, inclusiveness, inspiration and innovation.
JCS has been certified as a Great Place to Work four years in a row and was awarded as Washington Post’s Top Places to Work for 2024.
Our employees embody our core values, and we are looking for others who do too!
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Job Summary:
JCS Solutions has a need for a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Analyst to work closely with the Specialized Technical and Administrative Support Services, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence (OUSD (I&S)) and Staff Support Contract (US Marine Corps (USMC)) Human Relations (HR) Section at the Pentagon. This position offers an excellent opportunity to be part of a high-performing team responsible for supporting a high-velocity collaborative environment, along with tremendous growth potential. If you are interested in a challenge and a great working environment, apply today!
What’s in it for you:
- Join a premier technology firm specializing in innovative solutions
- Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work culture
- Enjoy tremendous growth potential in a high-performing team environment
- A robust benefits package:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-and-long term disability
- Paid time off (PTO)
- 401k retirement plan with employer match
- Annual Professional Development Reimbursement Program
- And more!
The specific duties include but are not necessarily limited to the following:
- Possess basic familiarity with United States Code: 5 USC
- 552 – A law that gives the public access to their records (the Freedom of Information Act)
- Individuals must be relied upon to meet tight schedules and deadlines, utilizing all available resources to achieve results, and display a strong personal commitment to successfully complete all assigned projects
- Must be capable of building both Information and Action Packages for Senior Leadership review (specific templates and guidelines will be provided by the team lead) with a recommendation as to whether each FOIA request does or does not meet one of the nine exemptions 5 USC
- 552. Recommendations will be reviewed by the Office of General Counsel, prior to final approval by Senior Leadership
- Will be required to determine whether or not the release of government information would cause damage to U.S. national security, based on 5 USC
- 552
- Must be able and willing to coordinate and maintain positive relationships with other national security professionals
- Review and process all I&S FOIA requests to include coordinating with respective stakeholders
- Will review and process all OUSD(I&S) Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, in a thorough and expedient manner
- Will be required to have superb communication and collaboration skills, in order to coordinate the FOIA responses with all stakeholders, both within OUSD(I&S) and across the Federal government
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills are a must
- Must have a fully adjudicated TOP SECRET/SCI clearance
- Will be subject to drug testing
- Will be required to be conversant in both FOIA requests, government responses, and have no less than three (3) years of experience working FOIA requests on behalf of a U.S. government Agency
- Bachelor’s degree in STEM or related field
- NOTE: HS and 8 years of experience; Associates and 6 years of experience
- A candidate holding a relevant Master’s degree may be granted 2 years’ experience credit for that extra education
- A candidate holding a relevant PhD degree may be granted 4 years’ experience credit for that extra education
- A maximum of 1 year of experience credit may be added for a candidate holding position specifically required or desired technical Certifications (DoD 8570 specified certifications do NOT qualify)
- Eight (8) years of related experience accepted in lieu of a degree
- Must be capable of handling large datasets, be highly fluent with the use of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PPT, and the utilization and search of advanced web-tools. (Technical Expertise)
- Previous experience working with the department of Defense, and specifically the US Marine Corps is a plus
We are a learning organization that promotes a work culture of collaboration, inclusiveness, inspiration and innovation.
JCS has been certified as a Great Place to Work four years in a row and was awarded as Washington Post’s Top Places to Work for 2024.
Our employees embody our core values, and we are looking for others who do too!
- Customer Experience:Strive for excellence and delight our clients
- Innovation:Embrace creative thinking to enable continual growth and powerful solutions
- Accountability:Take ownership of and pride in our actions and service delivery
- Inspire:Be inspired to be your best self and have fun in the process
- Integrity:Do the right thing, the right way, every time!
- Stewardship:Careful management of something entrusted to us
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