Freedom of Information Act IP Analyst

Initial Processing (IP) FOIA Analyst

Location:
Onsite-Winchester, VA

In this role, you will support our customer's mission to help maintain transparency in our government by providing administrative support for incoming Freedom of Information and Privacy Act (FOI/PA) requests. Transparency in our government is essential for government accountability and is also integral to our country's democracy. Through this work, you provide citizens with easier access to government information. However, while an open and transparent government is essential to our work, those in this position are responsible for safeguarding the information that may cause harm if released.

• Provide administrative support to search, collect, and analyze responsive documents for incoming FOI/PA requests and maintain information regarding the documents in a database.
• Complete and deliver files ready for FOI/PA processing, while maintaining control of classified documents.
• Search government databases for background information and conduct record searches on requested information.
• Research, review, analyze and interpret all responsive information.
• Compile, prepare and report findings from available relevant information to the customers within established guidelines, legal constraints, and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain performance to ensure the delivery of timely, high-quality work, consistent with customer specifications, while handling multiple projects simultaneously.
• Work independently as part of an integrated team and display high self-motivation and integrity.

• IP FOIA Analysts will attend an on-site, paid, six-week training course that will equip you with the skills needed to be successful in this role.
• At the end of the training course, you must pass an assessment test.
• After the initial training course has concluded, you will have 90 days of on-the-job training.
• Must be available to work between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

• Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  Must meet one of the following requirements.
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 6 months to 2 years of specialized work experience, including providing products and services similar to those outlined in this position description
  • The military experience of an analytical nature
• Must be able to obtain and maintain US government-issued security clearance.
• Must successfully complete a computer-based assessment on typing skills with a score of 90% accuracy and 11 WPM.

• Proficient computer skills, including the ability to navigate Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel), Internet Browsers, and SharePoint, and capable of using complex records systems and computer applications.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment and relate well to others.
• Ability to manage individual workflow effectively and improve processes when necessary.
• Ability to perform routine analytical, administrative, research, and recordkeeping tasks.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with coworkers both in written and verbal communications.
• A positive attitude focused on customer satisfaction.
• Ability to show initiative and commitment to the company's goals.
• Ability to readily adapt to changing requirements.
• Strong commitment to performing and producing at the highest level of quality at all times.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects office equipment; use fingers and hands to type or write; reach with hands and arms, talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  
  Ability to lift up to 15 lbs, bend, reach, carry, stoop, kneel, climb, etc.

• This position is generally sedentary and is performed in an open office environment with a large personal desk space.

Applicants selected will be subject…