FOIA ANALYSTS-Sr/Team Leads

Summary

2 SENIOR / INTERMEDIATE ANALYSTS (TEAM LEADS)RequirementsEducation: Bachelor's degree in business or related field.Experience:At least 5 years in reviewing and processing FOIA requests or supporting Privacy compliance.Or at least 8 years of general professional experience with at least 2 years in reviewing and processing FOIA requests or supporting Privacy compliance.ResponsibilitiesThe Senior/Intermediate Analysts (Team Leads) assigned to this contract are considered Key personnel and will act as the On‑Site Supervisors while still performing the regular work duties of the position.The On‑Site Supervisors shall be responsible for all contractor work performed under this contract.The On‑Site Supervisors shall be a point of contact for the Contracting Officer and the COR for day‑to‑day work and normally be on site as senior‑level employees provided by the contractor.The On‑Site Supervisors shall be available by phone or e‑mail to the COR Monday through Friday and shall respond to a request for discussion or resolution of technical problems within two hours of notification.The On‑Site Supervisors shall direct employee participation in the development, maintenance, and administration of the application and onboarding process.The On‑Site Supervisors will work with the COR on completing administration tasks required to onboard contractor employees.The On‑Site Supervisors shall manage workloads, ensuring tasks are assigned and completed in a timely fashion.Intermediate Analyst CapabilitiesAccept, review, and analyze incoming FOIA and Privacy Act requests to understand the scope of the information sought. Log and meticulously track the progress of each request using a case management system. Determine if a request requires expedited processing based on established criteria, such as a "compelling need."Process FOIA packages.Review FOIA appeals.Conduct thorough searches for records responsive to a request by accessing various programs, databases, and contacting different agency divisions. Independently review retrieved records, including documents, e‑mails, and multimedia files, to determine what information can and should be released. Identify and apply the nine FOIA exemptions to withhold information that is legally protected.Use specialized software to redact (black out) exempt information from paper and electronic records, including audio and video files. Ensure that all non‑exempt, "reasonably segregable" portions of a record are prepared for release to the requester. Verify that released materials do not contain information that could lead to an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.Draft official correspondence to requesters, including acknowledgment letters, fee estimates, and final determination letters explaining any withheld information. Communicate with requesters, attorneys, and internal stakeholders to clarify requests and negotiate the scope of disclosable records.Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of FOIA and Privacy Act statutes, relevant court decisions, and evolving government‑wide guidance.Review and analyze Privacy Threshold Analyses (PTA), Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA), Privacy Act Statements, System of Records Notices (SORN), and information‑sharing agreements.Assist with tracking metrics within the privacy compliance artifact tracking system or other Coast Guard tracking systems to improve performance and effectiveness of the privacy compliance program.Collaborate with the team to update and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), including a Compliance Handbook to provide general time metrics in each step of the compliance documentation process.About UsWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Constellation West will not disclose or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Employees who have access to compensation information as part of essential job functions may disclose pay only as required by law or policy. 41 CFR 60‑1.35(c).Constellation West is an award‑winning company that delivers IT engineering services and solutions, and non‑IT subject‑matter expertise worldwide. Established in 1997, we partner with key organizations across the nation, including the Department of Veteran Affairs, Department of Defense, civilian agencies, and national intelligence community. Many of the positions supporting U.S. federal government require our employees to be granted security clearances.Constellation West provides fully integrated solutions spanning all aspects of system/network engineering, system/network administration, data management, information assurance, quality assurance, full lifecycle support, software development, and geospatial information services. We look for the right people ready to step up and be part of a dynamic team.BenefitsIf you are looking for a new challenge and a rewarding opportunity to apply your expertise, knowledge, and problem‑solving skills, come join our team! Constellation West offers competitive salary and benefits including:Tuition reimbursementCompetitive 401(k) planCompetitive health benefits10 paid holidays!!15 PTO days!Veteran hiring preferenceConstellation West is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

2 SENIOR / INTERMEDIATE ANALYSTS (TEAM LEADS)RequirementsEducation: Bachelor's degree in business or related field.Experience:At least 5 years in reviewing and processing FOIA requests or supporting Privacy compliance.Or at least 8 years of general professional experience with at least 2 years in reviewing and processing FOIA requests or supporting Privacy compliance.ResponsibilitiesThe Senior/Intermediate Analysts (Team Leads) assigned to this contract are considered Key personnel and will act as the On‑Site Supervisors while still performing the regular work duties of the position.The On‑Site Supervisors shall be responsible for all contractor work performed under this contract.The On‑Site Supervisors shall be a point of contact for the Contracting Officer and the COR for day‑to‑day work and normally be on site as senior‑level employees provided by the contractor.The On‑Site Supervisors shall be available by phone or e‑mail to the COR Monday through Friday and shall respond to a request for discussion or resolution of technical problems within two hours of notification.The On‑Site Supervisors shall direct employee participation in the development, maintenance, and administration of the application and onboarding process.The On‑Site Supervisors will work with the COR on completing administration tasks required to onboard contractor employees.The On‑Site Supervisors shall manage workloads, ensuring tasks are assigned and completed in a timely fashion.Intermediate Analyst CapabilitiesAccept, review, and analyze incoming FOIA and Privacy Act requests to understand the scope of the information sought. Log and meticulously track the progress of each request using a case management system. Determine if a request requires expedited processing based on established criteria, such as a "compelling need."Process FOIA packages.Review FOIA appeals.Conduct thorough searches for records responsive to a request by accessing various programs, databases, and contacting different agency divisions. Independently review retrieved records, including documents, e‑mails, and multimedia files, to determine what information can and should be released. Identify and apply the nine FOIA exemptions to withhold information that is legally protected.Use specialized software to redact (black out) exempt information from paper and electronic records, including audio and video files. Ensure that all non‑exempt, "reasonably segregable" portions of a record are prepared for release to the requester. Verify that released materials do not contain information that could lead to an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.Draft official correspondence to requesters, including acknowledgment letters, fee estimates, and final determination letters explaining any withheld information. Communicate with requesters, attorneys, and internal stakeholders to clarify requests and negotiate the scope of disclosable records.Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of FOIA and Privacy Act statutes, relevant court decisions, and evolving government‑wide guidance.Review and analyze Privacy Threshold Analyses (PTA), Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA), Privacy Act Statements, System of Records Notices (SORN), and information‑sharing agreements.Assist with tracking metrics within the privacy compliance artifact tracking system or other Coast Guard tracking systems to improve performance and effectiveness of the privacy compliance program.Collaborate with the team to update and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), including a Compliance Handbook to provide general time metrics in each step of the compliance documentation process.About UsWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Constellation West will not disclose or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Employees who have access to compensation information as part of essential job functions may disclose pay only as required by law or policy. 41 CFR 60‑1.35(c).Constellation West is an award‑winning company that delivers IT engineering services and solutions, and non‑IT subject‑matter expertise worldwide. Established in 1997, we partner with key organizations across the nation, including the Department of Veteran Affairs, Department of Defense, civilian agencies, and national intelligence community. Many of the positions supporting U.S. federal government require our employees to be granted security clearances.Constellation West provides fully integrated solutions spanning all aspects of system/network engineering, system/network administration, data management, information assurance, quality assurance, full lifecycle support, software development, and geospatial information services. We look for the right people ready to step up and be part of a dynamic team.BenefitsIf you are looking for a new challenge and a rewarding opportunity to apply your expertise, knowledge, and problem‑solving skills, come join our team! Constellation West offers competitive salary and benefits including:Tuition reimbursementCompetitive 401(k) planCompetitive health benefits10 paid holidays!!15 PTO days!Veteran hiring preferenceConstellation West is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.#J-18808-Ljbffr