FOIA Analyst
Arlington, VA
Veterans Management Services, Inc. (VMSI) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)and we are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized FOIA Analyst to provide administrative and program support for the Department of the Air Force’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Program. The FOIA Analyst will assist with processing and tracking FOIA requests, coordinating with stakeholders, and supporting related Information Access Programs (Privacy Act, Records Management, Section 508, Civil Liberties, and others). This role requires excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
This role includes but is not limited to office administration activities, preparing FOIA response recommendations regarding how to process a given request, preparing electronic correspondence, briefings, staff summary packages, administering databases, performing file processing and executive administrative tasks, managing suspense tracking.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative and FOIA program support.
- Independently review and analyze FOIA requests and determine if the request/records fall under the purview of the supported office or should be referred to another agency for processing.
- Coordinate directly with other federal agencies to facilitate the processing/referral of FOIA requests.
- Process documents for release to include the redaction of documents using the FOIA Xpress software redaction capability.
- Research, prepare, and coordinate responses to general/specific requests.
- Determine the release of information withheld from disclosure citing the appropriate FOIA exemption code(s).
- Address whether fees will be charged, reduced, or waived in responding to requestors.
- Reconcile the request against active suspense’s imposed by statutory and local requirements.
- Draft correspondence and prepare the release letter to the requestor in accordance with local guidelines.
- Draft any special letters to FOIA requesters for AF civilian review as directed.
- Mail documents to the requestor in accordance with office procedures and deliver to the mailroom.
- Provide customer assistance in the submission of their request for information.
- Provide technical and administrative support and assistance.
- Prepare a variety of reports to include Open case/Backlog report and Ad Hoc reports.
- Conduct legal research as needed to determine proper application of the FOIA requests.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma with some college credit (Preferred Bachelor’s Degree).
- At least 3 years of experience in FOIA-related roles or similar positions.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of FOIA laws, regulations, exemptions, and exclusions.
- Experience processing and managing FOIA or similar legal/administrative requests.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and FOIA tracking systems.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines under minimal supervision.
- Familiarity with federal privacy and information security protocols.
About VMSI:
Founded in 2009, Veterans Management Services, Inc. (VMSI) is a management consulting organization and a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). While strategically headquartered in the greater Washington D.C. area, VMSI has both employees and clients throughout the entire United States. Since our establishment, VMSI has grown to nearly 200 employees located in over 30 locations across almost 20 states and is continuing to grow.
Our company mission statement is clear and simple— “To be the BEST DECISION our clients make.” We accomplish this by providing our customers with industry leading professionals, increased business capabilities, applicable subject matter expertise and unmatched customer service—and we do this with integrity and passion.
The VMSI employee is a highly motivated, empowered, ethical, intelligent, inquisitive, driven, enthusiastic and hard-working individual. Our employees embody our corporate mission statement— “To be the BEST decision our clients make!” VMSI both enables and expects our employees to be the very BEST by providing strong corporate support to ensure you can Anticipate Needs, Advise Brilliantly and Provide Solutions!
VMSI provides our customers with mission critical management support services within the functional areas of: Program & Project Management, Acquisition, Grants & Financial Management, Curriculum Development & Training Deployment, HR & Personnel Support, Information Technology and Administrative support Services. Our support services provide the additional expertise our customers require to accomplish their missions.
Benefits:
- Attractive total compensation package to include competitive salary and medical benefits.
- 17 days of Paid Time Off (to start!) + 11 Paid Holidays.
- Health insurance plans include medical, vision, and dental.
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Pet Insurance
- 401K
- Tuition reimbursement
- and MORE!
Here at VMSI we strive for all our employees to have a healthy work life balance. When you enjoy your life outside of our walls, you're at your best the next time you walk through our doors and can continue "To be the BEST DECISION our clients make."
Equal Opportunity Employment:
VMSI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
VMSI is an E-Verify Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person