FOIA Specialist

Company: General Dynamics Corporation
Location: Washington
Posted on: October 16, 2024

Job Description:

Responsibilities for this PositionLocation: USA DC Washington - 330 C St SW (DCC127)Full Part/Time: Full timeJob Req: RQ184419Type of Requisition:RegularClearance Level Must Currently Possess:NoneClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:NoneSuitability:Public Trust/Other Required:NACI (T1)Job Family:Program ManagementJob Qualifications:Skills:Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), Office Administration, Written CommunicationCertifications:Experience:3 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required:NoJob Description:As a FOIA specialist for a government agency in Washington, DC, the candidate will examine and provide responses to requests for information under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Duties include:

• Examining and evaluating requests for information under FOIA;
• Determining what information or portions of information may be exempt from release;
• Drafting replies to routine and complex requests for information;
• Compiling statistical data for release;
• Conducting inquiries and retrieving responsive information to prepare final responses to requests for information;
• Coordinating with internal and external offices and programs to collect information for release independently;
• Using an electronic tracking system to track, manage, and complete FOIA assignments and maintain case files;
• Recognizing priorities and independently organizing work to meet established deadlines;
• Establishing internal procedures to ensure adequate control of deadlines and progress reports;
• Maintaining and developing knowledge of the supported government program, its divisions, staff, and responsibilities.Education:Bachelor's Degree and 3-5 years of relevant experienceQualifications:Immigration experience is a plusStrong verbal and written communication skillsStrong analytical and research skillsExcellent organization skillsPublic Trust or the ability to obtain itScheduled Weekly Hours:40Travel Required:Less than 10%Telecommuting Options:RemoteWork Location:Any Location / RemoteAdditional Work Locations:Total Rewards at GDIT:Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee's date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.
  #J-18808-Ljbffr

Keywords: General Dynamics Corporation, Frederick , FOIA Specialist, Other , Washington, Maryland