What are the responsibilities and job description for the Jr. FOIA Analyst position at QualX, LLC?
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Conduct initial Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) reviews in support of Government agency
• Analyze unclassified and classified documents to determine the appropriate action needed in accordance with 5 U.S.C. § 552, 5 U.S.C. § 552(a), and E.O. 13526
• Demonstrate understanding of document markings
• Utilize analytical skills to make determinations on documents for release, referral to other agencies, and exemption from automatic declassification
• Recognize possible nuclear weapons and intelligence information
• Process and document FOIA and PA requests to an organization’s records
• Interpret regulations, agency enforcement codes, and organizational policies regarding release of agency documents
• Ensure released materials do not contain personal identifiers or directly or indirectly reveal trade secrets and other information exempted under the applicable statutes
• Review completed requests for appropriateness of materials to be or not to be released
• Make redactions as needed before release
• Compose response letters, clarify requests, negotiate additional response time, and make recommendations on fees and fee waivers
• Coordinate with program offices on conducting searches for responsive documents
• Negotiate with submitters of records, and with requestors of those records, to clarify requests in order to make release determinations or recommendations
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field; or
• Military experience; or
• Minimum of two years of experience and knowledge relating to Declassification and E.O. 13526
• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance
• Ability to communicate effectively – both orally and in writing
• 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 and processes as required
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