FOIA Analyst - On Call Consultant

Please note: This posting is for a talented consultant who is open to a part-time role during surge periods.  This is a great opportunity for candidates who are comfortable with a variable schedule through the year and / or have availabilty outside full time work hours (if that is more convenient for the candidate).    

 

The Department of Defense’s (DoD) Cooperative Threat Reduction (CTR) Program - implemented by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) – works cooperatively with allies and partners to reduce or eliminate WMD threats. The cooperative nature of the DoD’s CTR activities yields a secondary benefit of strengthening regional alliances, deepening existing partnerships, and attracting new partners.

 

Role Description

At Noblis and Noblis ESI, we have excellent teams of smart, collaborative, ethical and proactive experts. We are actively seeking candidates to join our team of talented professionals who possess the experience, vision, commitment, and integrity to successfully support the strategic goals of the CTR program.

 

Noblis is looking to add a FOIA Analyst to the DTRA Biological Threat Reduction Program (BTRP) team. Responsibilities for this position may include:

• Provide review, analysis, and advice pertaining to FOIA inquiries
• Clearly communicate findings/recommendations on FOIA issues to DTRA/BTRP leadership, both verbally and in written opinions
• Plan, organize, and process information requests
• Gather and package official documents in response to FOIA requests
• Interpret requests for information, determining scope and identify DTRA/BTRP sections likely to maintain responsive records
• Independently apply substantive knowledge of the statutory and regulatory requirements of the Freedom of Information Act, Privacy Act of 1974, Executive Orders by accurately applying statutory exemptions and exclusions in cases involving controversial and sensitive issues
• Assure accurate and timely implementation by assigned staff, providing training and guidance where necessary

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Required: 

• Bachelors + 3 years of experience as a FOIA analyst
• Experience adjudicating FOIA exemptions
• Familiarity with Adobe redaction tool
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
• Active secret clearance

Desired:

• Masters + 10 years of experience OR Bachelors + 18 years of experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in FOIA processing of technical/scientific records
• Experience working with scientific organizations (preferably biological) and/or the department of defense

· Learn about the Noblis business development lifecycle, processes, tools, and account structure
· Contribute specialized domain or technical content to proposal sections or client white papers
· Build a productive relationship with your client and understand their structure and goals

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

 

Salary at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, and clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is provided within the posting and are based on full time status. Part time staff receive a prorated salary based on regularly scheduled hours. The estimated minimum and maximum displayed represents the broadest range for this position (inclusive of high geographic and high clearance requirements), and is just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package for employees.

 

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI, and Noblis MSD tackle the nation's toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients' most critical missions. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions. Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence and federal civil sectors. Learn more at Noblis -About Us

 

Why work at a Noblis company?

Our employees find greater meaning in their work and balance the other things in life that matter to them. Our people are our greatest asset. They are exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable, team-oriented, and mission-driven individuals who want to do work that matters and benefits the public. Noblis has won numerous workplace awards. Noblis maintains a drug-free workplace.

 

Noblis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race (as well as because of or on the basis of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

 

Noblis is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Noblis will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact employee-relations@noblis.org.