Government Information Specialist (FOIA)
Government Information Specialist (FOIA)
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$ 132368 - 163452
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Job Description
Who We Are
ZemiTek LLC is a Woman-Owned SBA-certified 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) based in the Washington DC metro area. We have a strong record delivering innovative and high-quality solutions. Since 2007 ZemiTek has provided technical assistance project management information technology (IT) knowledge management monitoring and evaluation training and learning development and institutional support services.
Position Description
The Contractor will support USAIDs FOIA program by processing and analyzing complex FOIA requests ensuring compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements. This role involves research application of FOIA exemptions preparation of materials for release and liaison with requesters and internal stakeholders. The Contractor will be responsible for accurate case tracking reporting and maintaining the integrity of FOIA records.
Objectives
Efficiently manage the lifecycle of FOIA requests from intake through closure ensuring compliance with timelines exemption standards and quality requirements. Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on FOIA procedures and requirements.
Location:Washington DC
Work Type:Full-time/Hybrid (This position is telework eligible)
Salary Range:$132368.00 - $163452.94annually (starting salary determined based on candidates knowledge skills experience and education)
Clearance:Ability to obtain a Secret clearance; Active Secret clearance preferred.
Accepting applications through August 28 2025 or until the position has been filled.
Responsibilities
Tasks and Deliverables
- Program Administration (40%)- Process and track FOIA requests research applicable exemptions coordinate with program offices and maintain accurate records in FOIAXpress. Deliverables: Fully processed FOIA cases compliance summaries.
- Materials and Presentations (25%) - Draft detailed reports prepare briefing materials for leadership and participate in program and interagency meetings. Deliverables: Reports presentations briefing packages.
- Information Technology (20%) - Use FOIAXpress to track and manage case data generate status reports and maintain data integrity. Deliverables: System updates automated case reports.
- Legal Analysis (15%) - Research case precedents apply statutory exemptions appropriately and support legal reviews for sensitive or complex cases. Deliverables: Legal research summaries exemption justifications.
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree and 6 years of Relevant professional experience may be substituted for education requirements.
What We Believe
ZemiTekis committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment ZemiTek will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application interviewing completing any pre-employment testing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process please direct your inquiries to.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
