FOIA; Freedom of Information Act Specialist; contingent

FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) Specialist (contract contingent)

Pro Sidian Consulting seeks a FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) Specialist to support and participate in a project supporting a Federal Government Agency Contract focusing on Financial Crimes Enforcement. The FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) Specialist plays an integral role by effectively participating in day to day operations and by offering quality service and excellence in the administration provided for the Pro Sidian Engagement Teams services supporting the Federal Government Agency Contract.

The duties of this position include performing a broad range of advance skills and expertise in the Federal sector: responsibilities may include but are not limited to addressing management concerns in accordance with agency policies, assisting in scheduling and coordinating meetings, interviews, events and other similar activities, as needed, in support of the training process and performing and tracking day-to-day training matters.

Specific Task Order Swim lanes For this contract cover Training Support, Print Production, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA),Operations Management, Facility & Contract Support, & 508 Compliance so that the Pro Sidian Consulting Engagement Team Member can provide administrative, clerical, and research support for Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) program offices.

The Pro Sidian Consulting Engagement Team Member shall assist Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) FOIA personnel in the processing of FOIA requests under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act (5 USC 552), the Privacy Act (5 USC 522s), and other laws and regulations that impact records management, including the Ethics and Government Act of 1987 (2 USC 701), the Presidential Records Act (44 USC 2201), the Federal Records Management Act (44 USC 2901), the President's Executive Order 12958 on Classification and Declassification, and the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA).

Also, will help assess the validity of FOIA requests.

• Have a Bachelor's degree from a nationally accredited institution or relevant work experience
• Have strong oral and written communication skills (English) and demonstrate knowledge of proper grammar and terminology commonly used in business office environments to prepare business analyses
• Have strong analytical skills
• Have a strong customer service mindset
• Be able to make independent judgments and recommendations with confidence
• Be capable to proficiently produce work accurately and efficiently
• Ability to work and lead others in ambiguous situations
• Ability to effectively analyze and structure problems and service requirements based on the services we provide
• Ability to participate in the management of work streams that support of large, complex projects
• Results orientation/self-directed -- ability to drive change in unstructured environment
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to work well in teams
• Must have proficiency with various software applications including Microsoft Suite
• External, client-facing consulting experience
• Excellent written communication skills

*** Military Background a plus and or experience working in a Federal Government Environment