Procurement; FOIA Specialist; Washington, DC

Procurement (FOIA) Specialist (Washington, DC)

At Vision Centric Inc., we’re looking for a detail‑oriented professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and wants to contribute to critical procurement and FOIA processes that support government integrity. You’ll play a key role in ensuring accurate procurement documentation and timely FOIA responses, directly supporting federal operations. If you’re passionate about compliance, problem‑solving, and working with sensitive information, this is your opportunity to make a difference.

• Request intake & triage: Review incoming requests to identify where responsive documentation resides; triage and prioritize requests and maintain awareness of milestones.
• Stakeholder coordination & escalation: Coordinate timely responses to inquiries from Congress, the public, and similar stakeholders; alert Government personnel to requests that warrant special attention or may be potentially controversial and require cross‑office coordination for consistent responses.
• Records search & compilation: Independently research, gather background information, review records, and prepare complete information packages for management review and signature.
• Redaction & exemptions (proposal): Propose red actions and exempt/non‑exempt determinations in accordance with applicable statutes, regulations, and laws (e.g., FOIA, Privacy Act); ensure the protection of PII and adherence to departmental and agency policies.
• Response development: Draft sensible responses and supporting documentation to address discrepancies, appeals, fee waivers, and lawsuits; prepare summaries and background materials to assist Government personnel.
  
  Note:
  
  The Contractor shall not independently interpret FOIA exemptions or provide training or legal advice to Government personnel.
• Tracking & reporting: Create official records of all requests, track progress through completion and closure in the provided tracking database, and design/develop reports that recap received requests and outcomes.
• Records management & disposition: Archive records and determine dispositions through established procedures; coordinate file management with OAQ’s data management and contracting teams to ensure consistency, discoverability, and compliance.
• Policy & process improvement: Review program policies/procedures to identify and eliminate problem areas; propose updates to guidance and procedural information regarding the agency’s FOIA policies.
• Collaboration: Participate in product‑level Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), as appropriate.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. college or university (4‑year program).
• Preferred: Degree in business, information management, contracting, or law.
• Candidates must provide transcripts verifying degree completion.

Experience

• At least 4 years of documented experience as a Procurement Analyst or FOIA Specialist.
• Proven experience supporting procurement or contracting functions for a Federal Government agency or entity.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and SharePoint; experience with FOIA tracking databases or case management tools.
• Ability to maintain operational security (OPSEC) and report concerns.
• Strong knowledge of procurement and transparency regulations (e.g., FAR, FOIA, Privacy Act), and departmental/agency records‑handling policies.
• Analytical and qualitative skills to resolve complex FOIA issues, including discrepancy resolution and redaction proposal aligned to statute/regulation.
• Experience reviewing contract files and government documentation and producing well‑structured response packages, summaries, and reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong organizational and analytical abilities.
• Ability to interpret data and draw well‑supported conclusions while safeguarding PII and sensitive information.

• Experience handling procurement‑sensitive or law enforcement‑sensitive information.
• Familiarity with government contract‑writing software (e.g., PRISM).
• Experience coordinating with OAQ data management and contracting teams and participating in IPTs.

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, paid time off, paid holidays, flexible spending account, health savings account, health advocates, employee assistance program, tuition assistance program, 401(k) Plan, as well as a fun and enthusiastic work environment that promotes a work/life balance.

VCI offers a team‑oriented work environment and a competitive compensation and employee benefits package. If you have a commitment to excellence and want to join our team of top‑caliber professionals, we invite you to submit your resume electronically.