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FOIA Support Specialist at Guidehouse in Bethesda, MD
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Job Description
Job Family:
Medical Data Analyst & Researcher
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
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:
Master’s 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
Care.com 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
Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.
If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.
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Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.