Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Support Specialist

$50,000 - $55,000/Yr

Savvee Consulting - Washington, DC

Full-time - Entry Level

Washington, DC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Support Specialist at Savvee Consulting is responsible for assisting federal clients with FOIA requests, appeals, and litigation backlogs. This role requires a strong understanding of FOIA regulations and a commitment to quality and customer support. The specialist will work remotely and focus on reducing backlog cases, processing new requests, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Address FOIA requests, appeals, and litigation backlogs, as well as other disclosure products as assigned.
• Aid in reducing the number of backlog cases of varying volume and complexity by focusing on the oldest requests and appeals.
• Assist the process of new FOIA requests (non-backlogged requests).
• Support the intake of FOIA requests, appeals, and litigations in accordance with HHS FOIA regulations and standard operating procedures.
• Aid in processing FOIA litigation productions in accordance with the law and US Department of Justice guidelines, ensuring court deadlines for interim release are met.
• Help support department-level activities related to policy, implementation, and compliance with the FOIA Privacy Act of 1974 and HHS regulations.
• Assist with FOIA training objectives across the assigned department.
• Aid in management and maintenance of the FOIA website, including FOIA reading room postings and maintaining FOIA contacts page.
• Help provide FOIA management tools on behalf of the government.
• Support research and development required to implement innovative technology to improve production rates and reduce processing times for FOIA requests, appeals, and litigation.
• Understand organizational policies and procedures for accuracy of solutions and deliverables to the client.
• Demonstrate a commitment to quality and customer support.

Requirements

• High School diploma
• One or more years of professional experience
• Previous FOIA related experience
• Previous experience utilizing FOIA Xpress
• Proficient with Microsoft Office's suite of products
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Generous Matching 401K Plan with 100% vesting after the 1st paycheck
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, & Sick Leave
• Training and Education Assistance
• Commuter Benefits
• Rewards & Incentive Programs
• Opportunities to Support Local Charities