FOIA Support Specialist

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What You Will Do:
We are searching for a FOIA Support Specialist. This position is to produce work products and documents associated with FOIA case processing which includes correspondence researching analyzing and evaluating data for information request responses for NIAID. This is a full-time opportunity in Bethesda MD.

• Apply knowledge of the FOIA the Privacy Act DHHS FOIA Regulations NIH policy and court decisions to review requests for information determine the appropriateness of the release and review and make recommendations regarding appeals.

• Research analyze and evaluate data for information request responses write final response letters with no redactions or with routine applicable exemption.

• Participate in meetings and discussions with attorneys on how best to respond to lawsuits over information requests via phone and electronic correspondence.

• Independently process FOIA requests including correspondence memoranda and redacting documents.

• Consult with members of the public attorneys congressional staffers NIAID management and NIH intramural or extramural staff to resolve requests for sensitive documents which may involve proprietary commercial and financial information invasions of personal privacy ongoing investigations or pre-decision and deliberative material.

What You Will Need:

• Masters Degree

• A minimum of THREE (3) years of experience with policy briefs and writing.

• Extensive knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Demonstrates expertise with Microsoft MS Office Suite (Word Excel etc.).

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD public trust; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their public trust prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Previous experience with NIH preferred.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical Rx Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Parental Leave

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

• Health Savings Account Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Tuition Reimbursement Personal Development Certifications & Learning Opportunities

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• annual membership

• Employee Assistance Program

• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care Hospital Indemnity Accident Insurance Legal Assistance and ID theft protection etc.)

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

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