FOIA Support Specialist

FOIA Support Specialist

The Ascendancy Group's Mission

To be the unequaled provider of special operations forces (SOF) and Intelligence Community focused technical, service, and training-based solutions.

*This position is contingent upon contract award.

Security Requirement:

• Top Secret/SCI Clearance is required.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Assist with initiating and preparing required draft documentation and correspondence related to all requests, to include assisting with reviewing and resolving all issues (fee agreements, fee waivers, and expedited processing) before processing any FOIA/PA requests to completion and responses for government review.
• Assist with coordinating and tracking required tasks with NAVSPECWARCOM and Component staffs, including the routing of all proposed responses to FOIA/PA requests through Headquarters (HQ) Directorates, Centers, Operational Security (OPSEC) section, Staff Judge Advocate (SJA), and others, as required.
• In accordance with standard procedures, Contractor shall assist with preparing draft interim responses to requesters, acknowledging receipt and responses to status requests; preparing referral letters/memoranda to other agencies when appropriate; and preparing final response letters to the requesters, citing all applicable exemptions and providing appeal rights for all redacted information. This includes scanning all documents and properly redacting information, using REDAX (and/or other software provided for on government computers), to include specifying the appropriate FOIA exemptions.
• Assist with input and update of FOIA, DON, USSOCOM, or other database tracking systems and prepare required periodic reports from database records.
• Assist in OGC administrative functions to include but not limited to litigation holds, subpoenas, document preservation and retention, litigation files and internal administrative documentation (e.g., signature logs), scanning and printing, file organization, assistance with processing technical requests and/or information technology issues, BizFlow requests, and Task Management Tracker (TMT) tool taskers.

Requirements:

• 3 years' experience performing general administrative functions necessary for document production and retention.
• 5 years' experience utilizing DoD Regulation 5400.7-R, the DoD FOIA Program, DoD 5400.11-R, DoD Privacy Program, and national security classification regulations.
• 3 years' experience utilizing the Navy's correspondence manual.
• 3 years' experience utilizing standard suite of Microsoft Office software products, to include Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, etc.
• 1 years' experience utilizing Microsoft SharePoint.
• Contractor shall provide administrative support for the processing of actions.
• Possess excellent work ethics, verbal and written communication skills, and be detailed and accurate in performing all administrative and routine functions.
• Be able to work in an environment that is fast paced while completing multiple tasks, and meeting stringent timelines.
• Maintain a clean workspace.
• Perform data entry on computers utilizing current versions of Microsoft Windows, and Microsoft Office applications like Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other related programs.
• Travel to various CONUS locations for periods up to two weeks by commercial conveyance, may be required.
• Provide a monthly summary report of actions taken under this contract

The Ascendancy Group (TAG) was founded on and thrives based on relationships, reputation, and trust.

We are passionate about everything we do. One hundred percent of our government-focused teammates are former members of the Department of Defense or the Intelligence Community who still believe in supporting our nation. We offer like-minded individuals the opportunity to continue working in small teams on unique and challenging problem sets that further our nation's security.

If you possess the experience, qualifications and drive required for this position, please APPLY NOW for consideration!