FOIA Specialist

Wits Solutions Inc. (WITS) is a SBA certified 8(a) company with headquarters in the metropolitan Washington D.C. area. WITS has been providing best-in-class solutions in professional IT and administrative consulting to various Federal, State, Local and commercial customers. At WITS, we believe in working not for our clients but with them. This is why right from the beginning; our analysts and solution-builders work closely with our clients to ensure that the project outcomes continue to deliver value long into the future.

Job Description :

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS MANDATORY

• Bachelors Degree

CLEAEANCE

• TOP SECRET

WORK EXPERIENCE MANDATORY

• At least 3 years of experience in FOIA-related roles or similar positions.
• Experience in processing FOIA requests, reviewing documents for release, and drafting response letters.
• Experience in reviewing and redacting documents to ensure compliance with FOIA regulations. In-depth knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act, including relevant regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Proven ability to draft clear, accurate, and legally compliant FOIA responses and correspondence.
• Ability to handle multiple requests and meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
• High attention to detail in document review and processing. Experience in managing sensitive and confidential information, ensuring compliance with security protocols.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides administrative and FOIA program support.
• Independently reviews and analyzes FOIA requests and the records responsive to such requests and determines 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 suspense's 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 the FOIA requests.