Freedom of Information Act FOIA Specialist

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Clearance Requirement:
Top Secret

Location:

Pentagon, Arlington, VA (On-site)

Client:
Headquarters Department of the Air Force (HQ DAF)

• Manage FOIA requests end-to-end: intake, routing/referral, coordination with OPRs/SMEs, review, redaction, and response drafting.
• Use FOIA Xpress to apply and verify red actions; support exemption determinations and legally compliant disclosure decisions.
• Track statutory/local suspences and provide routine suspend updates to keep cases on schedule.
• Coordinate directly with other federal agencies to facilitate referrals and processing.
• Draft release letters and other correspondence per local guidelines; prepare special letters for AF civilian review when directed.
• Provide customer support to requesters (submission guidance, status inquiries).
• Prepare open case/backlog and ad hoc reports; support monthly caseload/backlog reporting and backlog reduction efforts.
• Support administrative tasks including document management, filing, data entry, and mailroom coordination as required.
• Provide administrative and FOIA program support.
• Independently review and analyze FOIA requests and the records responsive to such 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 suspensions 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 FOIA requests.

• High school diploma (or equivalent).
• At least 1 year of FOIA-related experience (or similar).
• Hands‑on experience reviewing records, redacting documents, and drafting FOIA response letters.
• Working knowledge of FOIA requirements and exemptions; strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines; proven reliability and professionalism.
• Experience handling sensitive/confidential information in accordance with security protocols.

• DoD/Air Force FOIA experience; familiarity with eFOIA tracking and backlog reporting.
• FOIA Xpress experience.