Regulatory and Document Specialist

Requisition
20259
-Posted
09/08/2026

- Legal and Tax / External Audit
- Level of Experience (1)
- Travel - 30% or less
- Job Location Options (1)

Location: Oak Ridge, TN
Job Title: Regulatory and Document Specialist
Career Level From: Senior Associate
Career Level To: Senior Specialist
Job Specialty: Regulatory Documentation and Compliance

The qualified candidate will manage and process third-party Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, special FOIA requests, Privacy Act (PA) requests, and Energy Employees Occupational Illness Program Act (EEOICPA) requests. Responsibilities will also include managing the EEOICPA budget, handling reimbursement work, and providing support to the Information Release Office (IRO).

The ideal applicant must demonstrate effective communication skills across organizational lines, including the Y-12 Field Office (YFO), U.S. Department of Labor, and DOE/NNSA headquarters (HQ). The candidate must be able to review and analyze information, multitask, effectively prioritize, and work independently with minimal oversight. Strong problem-solving abilities, autonomy in decision-making, and collaborative skills across various departments and groups are essential. The candidate must be capable of making independent decisions during reviews, communicating with external parties, and effectively functioning within a team environment.

The position will also support other activities within the Legal office, such as reimbursement for loss and damage to personnel and will be part of the IRO and Export Compliance team. These additional tasks will include conducting in-depth reviews of a broad spectrum of classified and unclassified scientific and technical information and operational information (in varied formats) intended for external and/or public release.

IRO involves coordinating additional reviews with subject matter experts. The FOIA/PA/EEOICPA task will involve receiving requests, routing them for record pulling, compiling the records, and packaging the requests as required by the receiving organization. This position will work in web-based applications to route requests and run metrics. This position will also handle other job duties as assigned in support of the office.

• Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
• Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
• Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
• Career advancement and professional development programs
• Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives
• Bachelor's degree:
  Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• OR Master's degree:
  Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.

• Relevant experience may include but not limited to trade compliance, technical information control, legal/regulatory records and operations.
• Prior interaction with and knowledge of the DOE, NNSA, or other federal agencies, and the management and operating contractor system.
• DOE Q clearance.
• Be able to adhere to DOE directives/standards and training requirements, accomplish different tasks in succession, and work in Excel and other computer programs.
• Strong written communication and the ability to articulate complex ideas effectively.
• Y-12 Site knowledge
• Familiarity with federal public access mandates (e.g., Scientific and Technical Information, FOIA/PA, etc.)
• Knowledge of software applications and technologies used in a technologically sophisticated office.
• Ability to travel as needed.

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